Amyl Nitrate is not easily availible here, but we found a subsitute which really makes these diesels a wonder. It is a diesel (for diesel vichels ) additive from the company ELF. When you add 2-3% of it in the fuel you can increase the kerosene content upto 45% rest both equal.
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If you want to try the additive please mail me your postal adderess on info@sharmamodel aero.com I will send the sample of it.
Dear Mr. Vivek,
Thanks for sending me the Elf sample or should i say a whole years supply- free of cost.
Used it yesterday on a frog 2.5 BB on a skybee with an 8x6 sharma prop.
Flew great for 3 sorties.
Then the plane crashed due do an unrelated mechanical failure and the engine mount broke.
Great stuff this elf additive. the engine ran smooth even when there were a few bubbles in the line.
I added about 2 % to my regular diesel fuel(33% castor, 33%ether, and 33% kerosene)
Great smooth runs. I will try 45% kerosene with 25% castor oil next time.
Once i repair the model, i will do rpm studies with fuel with and without the addditive.
Problem is once you have a well tuned diesel running and inhale the aroma- just can't resist flying the bird- to hell with all the studies etc.
No point posting a video here. even if one captures the sound; a diesel isn't a diesel without the smell.
Vivek sir, WHEN ARE THE BB SHARMA DIESELS COMING. I would be honoured to buy a prototype as soon as it is available and give you all the feedback.
regards
avijit
Could you stock the elf additive so that we can buy it from you.
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