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Old 04-28-2006, 11:56 PM   #18 (permalink)
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Re: Jet Fuel A in 7.3's

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OK, great info! Lets see if he can really get me a 55 gallon drum as he says first. Anyone know any brand names or mixing ratios for the "lubricant".

Also (if anyone works in this field) is it true that aircraft mechanics cannot refuel the planes with the fuel they sump out of them when they work on them? Supposedly this is where the free fuel comes from and there's a list at his work to get the sumped fuel. Almost sounds too good to be true, but maybe. For people like us that'd be a helluva fringe benefit!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

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This subject comes up frequently. Jet A is very similar to straight kerosene and low in lubricating qualities. It is lower in BTUs than #2 diesel.

Yes it is true that fuel removed from an aircraft is not to be used to refuel aircraft. There are occassions that the fuel has to be drained from the aircraft and I would guess this is fuel you have and is not from sump checks.

I can obtain Jet A on occassion and use it in an oil burning furnance. My truck really does not like it. You can use it in your truck, but I would suggest you mix it with #2. Something like 75% #2 to 25% Jet A.

Expect a noisy engine and poor milage.
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Winter Operation (How I Do It)
Hard/No Start? Check here first

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