I recall a few years ago someone posted a note with a neat single fuel system for the twin star. Does anyone have this or maybe their own version. My .25's suck those little 4 oz tanks dry in just over four minutes.
Thanks.
Twin Star Fuel System
Oct 04, 2005
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Hi, I would be very interested in knowing how to do this as I almost did in my 102 inch C-130 because of 4oz tank. That was all that would fit in the nacelles. I saw years ago an arrangment with the fuel line that would cause all engines to quit running if one quit. If anyone knows how to do these things, please point us in the right direction. Thanks Gene
The simplest and most reliable solution by far would be to use a large tank in the fuse and 2 "Cline" regulators. The "Cline" works beautifully under such conditions. See:
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I have used the Cline with a large center tank and a header on a pylon for a long X country flite without a hiccup. See the site above for an example of
1 tank, 2 engines. Gord Schindler MAAC6694
refer to Alan's Hobby, Model & RC Web Links
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amongst others included under sub section = "Fuel & Tank installations"
Fuel system - set up multiple tanks for Jet, Heli etc. Fuel system - set up one tank multi engine or one engine multi tank. Fuel system - How to install header tank in Pusher aircraft - email Alan for jpg. Fuel system - How to install a Heli header tank
A header tank set up behind each motor, with main tank in fuselage, would be my preference. regards Alan T. Alan's Hobby, Model & RC Web Links
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Switch to running 5% nitro fuel, if you aren't already, and notice a sizable increase in flight time than if burning 15% or higher nitro.
Don't forget to reset the needle valves.
Ed Cregger
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