What fuel should
I use for modern ABC, ABN and Ringed
aircraft engines? |
A good commercially
made glow fuel with at least 18% oil content by volume, not
by weight. If oil content is measured by weight a minimum of
20% is required. We prefer 50/50 castor/synthetic mix. More
castor is fine.
5 to 15% nitro content is adequate for general use. Higher nitro
content can be used for competition but customer assumes risk
or damage. See also Compression
Ratio |
What fuel should
I use for modern older aircraft engines with lapped
steel liners and iron pistons? |
A good commercially
made glow fuel with at least 20% oil content by volume, not
by weight. If oil content is measured by weight a minimum of
22% is required. Preferably all castor oil.
5 to 15% nitro content is adequate for general use. Higher nitro
content can be used for competition but customer assumes risk
or damage. See also Compression
Ratio |
What fuel should
I use for marine engines? |
A good commercially
made glow fuel with at least 18% by volume oil content. Nitro
content should be around 25%, higher can be used your own risk.
As these are racing type engines and the stresses are far beyond
regular use, any damage cannot be considered the fault of the
manufacturer. See also Compression
Ratio
NOTE: 15% nitro content is adequate for general use. |
What fuel should
I use for four strokes? |
Four stroke engines
(except HP VT's) do not require as much oil as a 2 stroke. Model
four strokes get the lubricating oil from blow by past the piston
and through the valve guides. Usually 14% oil content is enough. |
What fuel should
I use for HP VT four stroke engines? |
Unlike poppet valve
four strokes the HP VT's have a rotary valve which requires
an oil film to seal properly. A minimum of 20% oil content (50/50
castor/synthetic) is acceptable. More castor is fine. If the
oil content is too low the engine will not draw fuel well or
idle properly. This is due to leakage back into the intake manifold
disrupting the incoming fuel/air mixture. |
What fuel should
I use for the KAVAN FK 50? |
The MECOA KAVAN
FK50 is equipped with a wet oil sump and oil pump. Actually
fuel with no oil can be used, however we do recommend 2% oil
content . For glow use use Methanol, for spark ignition use
fresh unleaded regular 87 octane gasoline. Be sure to use fresh
pump gasoline as the newer less polluting formulas loose
their potency within a few months causing the engines to be
rather hard to start. |
What fuel should
I use for car engines? |
Model cars run about
the same guidelines as boats. A good commercially made glow
fuel with at least 18% oil content by volume, not by weight.
If oil content is measured by weight a minimum of 20% is required.
5 to 15% nitro content is adequate for general use. Higher nitro
content can be used for competition but customer assumes risk
or damage. |
What fuel should
I use for old time spark ignition engines: |
Old time spark ignition
model engines require a minimum of 25 to 30 % MECOA ignition
oil mixed with regular pump gas or Coleman lantern fuel, AKA"white
gas". Be sure to use fresh pump gasoline as the newer
less polluting formulas loose their potency within a few months
causing the engines to be rather hard to start. |
What fuel should
I use for Compagnucci ignition engines: |
Be sure to use fresh
pump gasoline as the newer less polluting formulas loose
their potency within a few months causing the engines to be
rather hard to start. Use a mix of good quality synthetic 2
stroke oil in a 40 to 1 mix ratio. |
What fuel should
I use for the KAVAN FK 50? |
Use
fresh unleaded regular 87 octane gasoline. Be sure to use fresh
pump gasoline as the newer less polluting formulas loose
their potency within a few months causing the engines to be
rather hard to start. |
What fuel should
I use for old time spark ignition engines: |
Old time spark ignition
model engines require a minimum of 25 to 30 % MECOA ignition
oil mixed with regular pump gas or Coleman lantern fuel, AKA"white
gas". Be sure to use fresh pump gasoline as the newer
less polluting formulas loose their potency within a few months
causing the engines to be rather hard to start. |
What fuel should
I use for Compagnucci ignition engines: |
Be sure to use fresh
pump gasoline as the newer less polluting formulas loose
their potency within a few months causing the engines to be
rather hard to start. Use a mix of good quality synthetic 2
stroke oil in a 40 to 1 mix ratio. |