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My one and only nitro RC, a nitro sport, blew it's motor about a week ago. I have a gallon of nitro that has about 3 quarts left. I will not be getting another nitro untill spiring and I am not fixing my nitro sport it has way too many problems. How long does nitro last. Is there a special way to store it?</p>
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My one and only nitro RC, a nitro sport, blew it's motor about a week ago. I have a gallon of nitro that has about 3 quarts left. I will not be getting another nitro untill spiring and I am not fixing my nitro sport it has way too many problems. How long does nitro last. Is there a special way to store it?</p>
My one and only nitro RC, a nitro sport, blew it's motor about a week ago. I have a gallon of nitro that has about 3 quarts left. I will not be getting another nitro untill spiring and I am not fixing my nitro sport it has way too many problems. How long does nitro last. Is there a special way to store it?</p>
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Cap the jug tightly, toss it in a dark, relatively dry spot that's got stable temps, and it should be good.
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My one and only nitro RC, a nitro sport, blew it's motor about a week ago. I have a gallon of nitro that has about 3 quarts left. I will not be getting another nitro untill spiring and I am not fixing my nitro sport it has way too many problems. How long does nitro last. Is there a special way to store it?</p>
My one and only nitro RC, a nitro sport, blew it's motor about a week ago. I have a gallon of nitro that has about 3 quarts left. I will not be getting another nitro untill spiring and I am not fixing my nitro sport it has way too many problems. How long does nitro last. Is there a special way to store it?</p>
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RE: Storing nitro
hmm im not too sure about temperatures in NC, i would guess it gets a little chilly in the winter? i would just put it in the basement to be safe form moisture/ elements. The fuel will be just fine for the spring so dont worry about it
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RE: Storing nitro
[link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_5517128/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm]This thread[/link] has a section in the first post that talks about nitro storage.
I have another fuel related question. Is there a way to tell if the fuel is bad? (other than the fact that your engine may not run well when using it)
I have another fuel related question. Is there a way to tell if the fuel is bad? (other than the fact that your engine may not run well when using it)
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Not really. I discarded about a pint or so of my Byron's because I saw a crack in the jug. My nose said that fuel was fine, but the crack in the jug combined with the erratic and unstable idle and drop in power running on what was in my squeezy bottle told me the fuel was bad.
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Cap the jug tightly, toss it in a dark, relatively dry spot that's got stable temps, and it should be good.
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My one and only nitro RC, a nitro sport, blew it's motor about a week ago. I have a gallon of nitro that has about 3 quarts left. I will not be getting another nitro untill spiring and I am not fixing my nitro sport it has way too many problems. How long does nitro last. Is there a special way to store it?</p>
My one and only nitro RC, a nitro sport, blew it's motor about a week ago. I have a gallon of nitro that has about 3 quarts left. I will not be getting another nitro untill spiring and I am not fixing my nitro sport it has way too many problems. How long does nitro last. Is there a special way to store it?</p>
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RE: Storing nitro
I live in NC, have had nitro stored in my garage in a cabinet for roughly 4 years. Ran my buggy about a week ago with no problems. Just keep cap tight, off the ground in dark and it will be fine.
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hmm im not too sure about temperatures in NC, i would guess it gets a little chilly in the winter? i would just put it in the basement to be safe form moisture/ elements. The fuel will be just fine for the spring so dont worry about it
hmm im not too sure about temperatures in NC, i would guess it gets a little chilly in the winter? i would just put it in the basement to be safe form moisture/ elements. The fuel will be just fine for the spring so dont worry about it
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RE: Storing nitro
Sounds like you did a # on it. I have a couple old pro .15 parts i thought you might be able to use if it was something simple, and I do think i have a block, but if it seized as well, then im not sure it would be worth the trouble.
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Sounds like you did a # on it. I have a couple old pro .15 parts i thought you might be able to use if it was something simple, and I do think i have a block, but if it seized as well, then im not sure it would be worth the trouble.
Sounds like you did a # on it. I have a couple old pro .15 parts i thought you might be able to use if it was something simple, and I do think i have a block, but if it seized as well, then im not sure it would be worth the trouble.