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of 20 gallons of fuel; changes in quantity
is formed. A reasonably good
g e l can be expected in 4
of fuel prepared should be in direct ratio
hours. Gels usually improve
to listed amounts. These, however, are to be
used as guides only and should be modified
if allowed to age 12 to 18
hours.
as necessary. Due to unpredictable types,
qualities, and ages of gasoline, small trial
3. THICKENED FUEL FORMULAS. Por-
batches with all thickeners are recommended
tions recommended in tables are on the basis
before attempting large quantities.
Mixing chart
Note. All quantities in pounds per 20 gallons gasoline. Z-ethylhexoic acid pep-
tizer weighs
pounds per pint. A canteen cup holds 1 pints.
4. FIELD NOTES:
pumps may be used, but are not
as good.
(a) B e sure all containers used for
(e) Good gel is a clear amber color,
mixing or storing thickened fuel
s t i c k y and rubbery, and ropy
are free from dirt, grease, al-
when handled. Gel that will not
cohol, animal fats, water, etc.
pour easily is too thick for use
in portable flame throwers. The
(b) Always add thickener very slowly
feel to the hand is the best gage
and stir vigorously. If thickener
of good fuel.
is added too fast, lumps will form
in the mix. Lumps will usually
(f) A peptizer does, in effect, the same
dissolve if the batch is allowed to
things as heating gasoline. I f
set overnight.
gasoline can be heated, a peptizer
is not necessary.
(c) If time permits, always run a trial
(g) Blends of gasoline mixed with fuel
batch.
oil, crude oil, jet engine fuel, or
crankcase drainings should not
(d) If available, gear pumps from
be used in mixing thickened fuels,
to 2 inches in size may be used
f o r mixing and recirculating,
except where unavoidable due to
instead of stirring with a paddle.
lack of gasoline. IN SUCH
In cold weather, a pump often
CASES, BE SURE TO RUN A
TRIAL BATCH.
produces better fuels. Centrifugal
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