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matthewwatson
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Re: Restoring one of Milwaukee's Gasoline Mobil Directos!
I cant wait to hear it outdoors!!!
Creator of electronic toneset library (pm for details)
owner of an FCH, 2 CD&Fs, 2 UVs and a UV+, electrovoice 848A, MCP A400W amp, 2 200w drivers, and many home made 3D printed sirens
Future owner of an whelen vortex R3 with an ESC-2020
owner of an FCH, 2 CD&Fs, 2 UVs and a UV+, electrovoice 848A, MCP A400W amp, 2 200w drivers, and many home made 3D printed sirens
Future owner of an whelen vortex R3 with an ESC-2020
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wagneozz000
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Re: Restoring one of Milwaukee's Gasoline Mobil Directos!
Where will you get the leaded fuel from? I would suggest an airport.
Re: Restoring one of Milwaukee's Gasoline Mobil Directos!
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Proud owner of nothing!
Hello, fellow siren enthusiasts. I'm going to be back on the board from time to time but probably won't post much.
Hello, fellow siren enthusiasts. I'm going to be back on the board from time to time but probably won't post much.
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Someone22
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Re: Restoring one of Milwaukee's Gasoline Mobil Directos!
No need for it, and plus that stuff was banned a long time ago.wagneozz000 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 7:58 pmWhere will you get the leaded fuel from? I would suggest an airport.
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jerrylovessirens
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Re: Restoring one of Milwaukee's Gasoline Mobil Directos!
False. Both leaded race fuels and 100LL aviation fuel are still widely available, but not for street/taxable usage. One could run regular unleaded with a lead substitute, but the shelf life will be much shorter than straight 110 or 100LL. Lead or its equivalent is mandatory in this application, due to the VF4 having soft seats. If it was a VF4D, one could safely run unleaded, as all D submodels have stelite valves.Someone22 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 9:32 pmNo need for it, and plus that stuff was banned a long time ago.wagneozz000 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 7:58 pmWhere will you get the leaded fuel from? I would suggest an airport.
I am currently running 110 race fuel bought from a local fuel dealer
Do your research before spouting off misinformation, thanks
Jerry
Owner of former Wisconsin Dells/Lyndon Station Decot Model 12 (10/15 port)
and Belleville, WI Decot Model 12 (10/16)
Owner of the world's only fully operational Mobil Directo BN52G
Wisconsin native.
Owner of former Wisconsin Dells/Lyndon Station Decot Model 12 (10/15 port)
and Belleville, WI Decot Model 12 (10/16)
Owner of the world's only fully operational Mobil Directo BN52G
Wisconsin native.
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Someone22
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Re: Restoring one of Milwaukee's Gasoline Mobil Directos!
Alright, my mistake.jerrylovessirens wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 10:13 pmFalse. Both leaded race fuels and 100LL aviation fuel are still widely available, but not for street/taxable usage. One could run regular unleaded with a lead substitute, but the shelf life will be much shorter than straight 110 or 100LL. Lead or its equivalent is mandatory in this application, due to the VF4 having soft seats. If it was a VF4D, one could safely run unleaded, as all D submodels have stelite valves.Someone22 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 9:32 pmNo need for it, and plus that stuff was banned a long time ago.wagneozz000 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 7:58 pmWhere will you get the leaded fuel from? I would suggest an airport.
I am currently running 110 race fuel bought from a local fuel dealer
Do your research before spouting off misinformation, thanks
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jerrylovessirens
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Re: Restoring one of Milwaukee's Gasoline Mobil Directos!
Mike. Thanks for you humility. It is appreciated!
Jerry
Owner of former Wisconsin Dells/Lyndon Station Decot Model 12 (10/15 port)
and Belleville, WI Decot Model 12 (10/16)
Owner of the world's only fully operational Mobil Directo BN52G
Wisconsin native.
Owner of former Wisconsin Dells/Lyndon Station Decot Model 12 (10/15 port)
and Belleville, WI Decot Model 12 (10/16)
Owner of the world's only fully operational Mobil Directo BN52G
Wisconsin native.
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matthewwatson
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Re: Restoring one of Milwaukee's Gasoline Mobil Directos!
How long dues one tank of fuel last?
Creator of electronic toneset library (pm for details)
owner of an FCH, 2 CD&Fs, 2 UVs and a UV+, electrovoice 848A, MCP A400W amp, 2 200w drivers, and many home made 3D printed sirens
Future owner of an whelen vortex R3 with an ESC-2020
owner of an FCH, 2 CD&Fs, 2 UVs and a UV+, electrovoice 848A, MCP A400W amp, 2 200w drivers, and many home made 3D printed sirens
Future owner of an whelen vortex R3 with an ESC-2020
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Central Texas Sirens
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Re: Restoring one of Milwaukee's Gasoline Mobil Directos!
Wow! I can't wait to see this thing running at SirenCon soon amazing job Jerry!
Random Texan from the panhandle.
I tend to record sirens in Amarillo. (Mostly 508s)
Texas 4ever!!
I tend to record sirens in Amarillo. (Mostly 508s)
Texas 4ever!!
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jerrylovessirens
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Re: Restoring one of Milwaukee's Gasoline Mobil Directos!
Not sure. I probably have used a half gallon for the past few times I've run it. The tank holds 5, I've got about 2 gals in it right now. 110 octane isn't cheap, that's for sure
Jerry
Owner of former Wisconsin Dells/Lyndon Station Decot Model 12 (10/15 port)
and Belleville, WI Decot Model 12 (10/16)
Owner of the world's only fully operational Mobil Directo BN52G
Wisconsin native.
Owner of former Wisconsin Dells/Lyndon Station Decot Model 12 (10/15 port)
and Belleville, WI Decot Model 12 (10/16)
Owner of the world's only fully operational Mobil Directo BN52G
Wisconsin native.
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