What fuel should I use in my RC plane?
Most RC cars and trucks use 10%-40% nitro blends. RC airplanes may use lower nitro blends of 5%-10% nitro. There are also RC engines that run on regular gasoline mixed with motor oil or diesel fuel (these are engines with spark plugs rather than glow plugs) as well as jet-turbine engines that use propane or kerosene.
What is a fuel tank clunk?
The fuel clunk/ pickup line is one of the most important component of the fuel system together with the air trap and is very often mis/ installed or undersized/ wrongly chosen. The clunk is what will enable you to pick the fuel from the tank in the best conditions and minimize air sucking during aerobatics.
How long does RC glow fuel last?
Glow fuel can store nearly indefinitely in a glass jar with a sealed metal lid. The problem with the plastic jugs is that plastic isn’t air tight. If you’re just running the small engines, then just buy quarts of fuel if you can. Tower sells quarts of 15% for $8.
How does a fuel DOT work?
Fuel dots are plugs that are put into the end of the fuel filler line to plug the line and prevent fuel from coming back out. The opening on the fuselage is such that when the fuel line with plug attached is pressed into the side of the fuselage, it stays in place and looks like a “dot” on the side of the fuselage.
Is glow fuel the same as nitro fuel?
RC glow fuel, also often called nitro fuel, is a special blend of three main ingredients, plus a few minor additives, used in radio control model engines.
What is the shelf life of nitromethane?
From my experience, it should last well over 1 year. In Quebec we stop racing in september and the season restarts in may. I regularly store fuel over winter and there are no problems.
What is the shelf life of RC nitro fuel?
The nitro content will evaporate over time after the seal is broke open, 3 yrs.
How long does nitro fuel stay good?
Many people change out their nitro fuel every year. If properly stored, RC nitro fuel can last for years. RC hobbyists report that 20 and even 30-year-old fuel still works fine, so long as it hasn’t changed its appearance or viscosity.
What is an RC Fuel dot?
What is a substitute for nitromethane?
You do not need any nitromethane in the fuel. We all like to just use methanol and castor oil or if you want a synthetic oil that will mix with methanol (motor oild will not mix with methanol).
How do you make nitromethane fuel?
Preparation. Nitromethane is produced industrially by combining propane and nitric acid in the gas phase at 350–450 °C (662–842 °F). This exothermic reaction produces the four industrially significant nitroalkanes: nitromethane, nitroethane, 1-nitropropane, and 2-nitropropane.
Can you ship RC nitro fuel?
Nitro Fuel is classified as a “flammable” liquid. In limited quantities, AMain Sports & Hobbies can transport flammable liquid under ORM-D (Other Regulated Materials for Domestic transport). Shipping under ORM-D will subject the product to ship by UPS Ground only.
What percent nitro fuel should I use?
For general all-around use, 20% nitro is the most popular and a good starting point.
What is the shelf life of nitro fuel?
RE: fuel shelf life The nitro content will evaporate over time after the seal is broke open, 3 yrs.
Can you mix nitromethane and gasoline?
As far as performance or damage that could be done has always been left up to the tester. Nitromethane by itself does not burn, its only supplies more oxygen to the burn. Adding it to gasoline would be the same thing as running very high octane fuel, which involves motor knowlege and reworking to run safely.
How much does nitromethane cost per gallon?
about $16 US per gallon
… Nitromethane used to power the engines of NHRA Top Fuel dragsters and Funny Cars costs about $16 US per gallon!
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Are all RC airplane fuels the same?
Not all RC airplane fuels are equal, so a little knowledge helps to get things right. Some call it RC glow fuel even though it has no ‘glow’ properties. Others refer to it as model or nitro fuel, but it’s the same stuff even though it comes in several blends.
How do RC airplane fuel filters work?
The clunk arrangement is a simple yet effective way to keep the fuel tube submerged in nitro fuel. That means the aircraft won’t suffer from fuel starvation during its flight. The two RC airplane filters are fuel and air. The job of a fuel filter is to prevent dirt clogging up the carburetor. The air filter stops dirt from reaching the engine.
Is nitro fuel good for RC planes?
Drag racing is a perfect example of the volatile properties of nitro fuel. Additives: Some RC plane fuels contain small percentages of additives. These are typically rust inhibitors and an antifriction component of some kind. Choosing the right fuel for your RC gas-powered aircraft is not difficult but needs to be right.