Suitable fuel for boll aero engine

[half whitParticipant @half-whit]

Hi all,

Last year I made the boll aero engine but never got around to running it.

Now is the time but need some advice on suitable fuel.

The second photo shows some I found on ebay. Would this be OK?

[BazParticipant @baz89810]

Says Diesel fuel on the label so I imagine it will do the job.

[duncan webster 1Participant @duncanwebster1]

When I was a teenager (long time ago) I had an EDB 1cc compression ignition engine. The local aeromodellers gave me a recipe of 1/3 each of pump diesel, ether and redex. Boots the chemist happily sold me a bottle of ether. The experts could start the engine almost first try, I struggled, never got the knack.

[bernard towersParticipant @bernardtowers37738]

If you can find D1000 you will find it easier for starting. Engine looks very nice.

[half whitParticipant @half-whit]

Hi guys

Thanks for the replies.

Been setting it on a stand which I can clamp to the bench.

Seen the use of a syringe on the internet as fuel reservoir.

I notice Steve Webb models in Frodsham have D1000. Going that way Monday so I’ll call in

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

Just remember to take the plunger out so it is not sucking against a vacuum.

Engine looks good

[KEITH BEAUMONTParticipant @keithbeaumont45476]

That is a nice looking engine. Cannot understand how you have managed to leave it all this time and not start it up and hear the super noise!

That fuel will be OK. I have used many liters of both 1000 mix and 2000 on various engines and can honestly say I have not noticed either being better at starting an engine. Good starting requires good compression. If you have that and follow a sensible method of finding the point you first get a bang, you will enjoy the experience. If you need any advice just say the word.

Keith.

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