M1 Manual Fuel Pump

Model Airplane News, Jun 2001 by Onorato, Jim

Get pumped up!

Many devices on the market can be used to fuel model planes: they include syringes, pressure systems, electric pumps and manual pumps. The MI manual pump is the latest in a series of accessories from Slimline, and it comes as a complete fueling system-nothing else to buy. It includes a composite manual fuel pump, a CNC-- machined O-ring cap, a mounting bracket, 40 inches of silicone fuel tubing and all hardware. It can be mounted directly on a standard 1-gallon container or attached to a flight box. The CNC-machined O-ring cap keeps fuel factory fresh and prevents it from spilling. This sturdy, wellmade pump delivers approximately 1/3 ounce of fuel with each turn of the crank. When installing the fittings in the cap, make sure you get a leaktight seal; otherwise, air could be drawn into the line while filling. I added small O-rings to mine to ensure a good seal. The system, intended for glow fuel only, sells for $34.99.

Slimline Mfg. Corp., P.O. Box 3295, Scottsdale, AZ 85257; (480) 967-5053; fax (480) 967-5030; www.slimlineproducts.com.