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Title: Tank for flite streak
Post by: Andrew Saunders on June 30, 2013, 01:22:41 PM
On my Top flite flite streak, im trying to install the tank. I dont trust the tank that came with the plane. i have a sullivan 3 ounce tank but it dont fit between the engine and the wing. Can the tank be put on the other side of the fuselage?
Title: Re: Tank for flite streak
Post by: Tim Wescott on June 30, 2013, 02:15:35 PM
That's a highly recommended way to do it.  I have yet to actually try it that way, but I think I will on my next profile.
Title: Re: Tank for flite streak
Post by: sleepy gomez on June 30, 2013, 02:26:36 PM
That is the way I mount my tanks now. Lean the needle on the ground as the engine will richen up in the air.
Title: Re: Tank for flite streak
Post by: Larry Renger on June 30, 2013, 09:29:43 PM
Especially for 4-strokes, you get a "8-4-8" break. In maneuvers, as the model slows down,the engine just digs in and pulls hard.
Title: Re: Tank for flite streak
Post by: Joseph Lijoi on July 01, 2013, 07:35:46 AM
If you want to mount on he proper this one but it may work:

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXK826&P=SM

The tank for the Hangar 9 PT 19 ARF is a perfect fit but might not be available.

Brodak makes metal tanks 3-3 1/2 oz that will work.  Mounting the tank inside has been said to work but I have never tried it.

Good Luck
Title: Re: Tank for flite streak
Post by: Andrew Tinsley on July 01, 2013, 07:53:38 AM
I find the Brett Buck tune up system for the Flitestreak to be particularly effective when used with the OS FP 20. that uses a Haynes 3 oz plastic clunk tank. Just look up BBTU and you will find loads of information. Especially Dan Rutherford's epistle.

Andrew.
Title: Re: Tank for flite streak
Post by: Peter Ferguson on July 01, 2013, 01:26:10 PM
Mount the Hayes tank on the inboard side on an adjustable bracket so you can raise or lower it. you will like it.
Title: Re: Tank for flite streak
Post by: kenneth cook on July 01, 2013, 02:04:06 PM
                  Chicken Hoppers work quite well on the Streak equally. Ken