M4

Model Airplane News, Oct 2004 by Reid, John

SLIMLINE

Fuel it up!

Leave it to Slimline to devise a way to get fuel from the bottle to the airplane's tank with the greatest of ease. Its new M4 manual fueling system does just that; it provides a solid seal to keep the fuel fresh and allows quick and easy fueling of your favorite planes. This new fueling system builds on Slimline's Pro Cap 360, which is constructed out of CNC-machined aluminum and made to withstand rough treatment. The entire system includes a manual pump, Pro Cap 360, fill nozzle, glow 0-ring, mounting hardware and silicone fuel tubing.

The Pro Cap 360 fits any standard 1-gallon fuel bottle and allows you to position the fuel nozzle receptacle to best suit your needs. The fill nozzle locks firmly into the cap and prevents spills and any air from getting inside. The nozzle can be used with any of Slimline's Fl or Excel brand fueler systems. Mounted to the cap is a good-quality, self-priming fuel pump. The system is self-contained and easy to transport, so fueling your plane is simple. After I used this manual fueling system, I never used an electric pump again. You have complete control over the flow and speed at which you fill the tank. If the tank starts to overflow, you can instantly reverse the fuel flow. I now have the Fl fueling system on almost all of my planes, and I can fill many planes in minutes. At a price of just $39.99, you'll wonder how you ever got along without this product.-John Reid

Slimline Mfg. (480) 967-5053; slimlineproducts.com.