Rc Gas Engine Fuel Tank Setup

Man editor gerry yarrish give us the basics to properly install fuel tanks in your rc airplanes.

Rc gas engine fuel tank setup. About press copyright contact us creators advertise developers terms privacy policy safety how youtube works test new features press copyright contact us creators. 3 3 product ratings rc associated rc8b3 fuel tank 81120 less hardware clips tank only. Enjoy the videos and music you love upload original content and share it all with friends family and the world on youtube. Often you hear about the fuel s oil to gasoline ratio.

Much of this info applies to glow fuel systems apart from the pressure line from the muffler to the tank that is common in glow engines because they do not have a pumping carburetor as do most gasoline systems. When you install the fuel fitting to full and empty the fuel tank make sure to install the fuel lines so the fuel flows into the tank when the fueling probe is attached to the fitting. Most modern fuel tanks designed for model aircraft are. To prevent this use an in line fuel filter in the fuel supply line just before the carburetor.

The tank position is less critical with a gas engine than with a glow engine because most gas engines use a walbro or similar pumper carburetor. In flight fuel tank video from oli ni on vimeo. Installing a gas tank it doesn t flush but the plumbing must be right. Next is the fuel lines to connect the engine to the fuel tank.

A fuel filter should be installed between the fuel fitting and the carburetor.