Odonnell Boat fuel

[Joe Warren]

Eric what are you running Now or are you Mixing?

 

[Eric Canto]

There is a very small, local fuel maker named Cold Fusion. He will mix exactly the fuel I want. I run 60% nitro with 15% oil. 70% of the oil is synthetic and 30% of the oil is castor. I do keep a few gallons of straight nitro, methanol and oils on hand to mix small batches of any other type of fuel I may need.

Eric

 

[Jack ODonnell]

hi joe, from what i am told from a friend that manufactuers fuel,o'donell's sold the rights to tower hobbies(great plains)and they are the one's selling it.

prices are rediclous and there are better fuels out there.as far as getting high nitro after 9/11 that is a bunch of bull. i have always had access to any %

that i wanted to buy. the big deal is fed X impossing a huge fee on gallons shipped nand everybody jumped onto the band wagon.mike.

Mike, before you respond to a post as being "a bunch of bull" you may want to check your facts. Call ANY fuel maker and they will tell you they are now limited to 50%. I have had federal agents come to my hobbyshop and brief me on things to look out for since 9-11 and confirm the new nitro fuel laws. I have been buying bulk nitro for 25 years and now I have to fill out a ton of Department of Homeland Security paper work to get it.....all due to 9-11. And even though I knew better, after your post I called O'Donnell today and confirmed what I posted earlier.

Eric Canto

Eric ; You say you called ODonnell today,who did you talk with ? J.ODonnell

Jenny Spinks

There is NO Jenny Spinks at ODonnell ! J.ODonnell

 

[Eric Canto]

hi joe, from what i am told from a friend that manufactuers fuel,o'donell's sold the rights to tower hobbies(great plains)and they are the one's selling it.

prices are rediclous and there are better fuels out there.as far as getting high nitro after 9/11 that is a bunch of bull. i have always had access to any %

that i wanted to buy. the big deal is fed X impossing a huge fee on gallons shipped nand everybody jumped onto the band wagon.mike.

Mike, before you respond to a post as being "a bunch of bull" you may want to check your facts. Call ANY fuel maker and they will tell you they are now limited to 50%. I have had federal agents come to my hobbyshop and brief me on things to look out for since 9-11 and confirm the new nitro fuel laws. I have been buying bulk nitro for 25 years and now I have to fill out a ton of Department of Homeland Security paper work to get it.....all due to 9-11. And even though I knew better, after your post I called O'Donnell today and confirmed what I posted earlier.

Eric Canto

Eric ; You say you called ODonnell today,who did you talk with ? J.ODonnell

Jenny Spinks

There is NO Jenny Spinks at ODonnell ! J.ODonnell

Jenny works for Great Planes. I just posted ODonnell earlier so as to avoid confusion for most people.

 

[Joe Warren]

Well maybe HOBBICO should put there Name On the Bottles... If they purchased the Odonnell fuel Product Line to run it into the Ground!! They (hobbico) Own the Product Brand & all of the rights to it....... The Odonnell (HOBBICO) fuel has not been the same since it left the West coast mfgering. & went to the mid west mfging of a HOBBICO location. Prices are Out of LINE & the PERFORMANCE is Not there........

 

[griz2575]

You can try the Grimracer fuel. I havent used it yet But I'm sure it will be great fuel

 

[Mike Hallam]

Hey BigChuck,

I was sellling 50% Wildcat fuel at the Internats for $ 28 a gallon.

 

[Blackout]

I'm hoping my LHS starts to carry the Grimracer fuel...

 

[robertpickard]

Seaducer Fuel 50% 27.00 a gallon

 

[Ron Zaker Jr]

Well maybe HOBBICO should put there Name On the Bottles... If they purchased the Odonnell fuel Product Line to run it into the Ground!! They (hobbico) Own the Product Brand & all of the rights to it....... The Odonnell (HOBBICO) fuel has not been the same since it left the West coast mfgering. & went to the mid west mfging of a HOBBICO location. Prices are Out of LINE & the PERFORMANCE is Not there........

Hi Joe,

I have found no loss in performance of any kind,no matter where O'Donnell fuel is produced.Very consistent.

 

[Grimracer]

Well maybe HOBBICO should put there Name On the Bottles... If they purchased the Odonnell fuel Product Line to run it into the Ground!! They (hobbico) Own the Product Brand & all of the rights to it....... The Odonnell (HOBBICO) fuel has not been the same since it left the West coast mfgering. & went to the mid west mfging of a HOBBICO location. Prices are Out of LINE & the PERFORMANCE is Not there........

First and foremost Hobbico DID purchase the fuel band.. Just making that clear for those reading..

Joe.. Take a close look at a bottle next time you see one.. Great Planes is clearly on the label.

Also.. the formula did not change AT ALL. The O’Donnell’s did a great job working with us on this. The fuel is as good as it ever was.

I also have to ask.. Do you think the team drivers using the fuel, AND WINNING WIH IT.. say the performance is not there.. not a chance.. its dang good fuel..

Keep racing!

Grim

 

[Jack ODonnell]

Well maybe HOBBICO should put there Name On the Bottles... If they purchased the Odonnell fuel Product Line to run it into the Ground!! They (hobbico) Own the Product Brand & all of the rights to it....... The Odonnell (HOBBICO) fuel has not been the same since it left the West coast mfgering. & went to the mid west mfging of a HOBBICO location. Prices are Out of LINE & the PERFORMANCE is Not there........

First and foremost Hobbico DID purchase the fuel band.. Just making that clear for those reading..

Joe.. Take a close look at a bottle next time you see one.. Great Planes is clearly on the label.

Also.. the formula did not change AT ALL. The O’Donnell’s did a great job working with us on this. The fuel is as good as it ever was.

I also have to ask.. Do you think the team drivers using the fuel, AND WINNING WIH IT.. say the performance is not there.. not a chance.. its dang good fuel..

Keep racing!

Grim

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[Joe Warren]

A few years ago Hobbico purchased the O’Donnell fuel line.

A few things we have discovered.

Number one:

It is expensive.. the "Special Additives" are part of the issue but as we all know there has been some issues or perceived issues with home land security. Truth is I think its all a gentlemen’s agreement across the larger fuel MFG groups to back off on the nitro to try to save some cost.. just does not seem to be working all that well does it.

Number two: For those that care, it can stain paint. I have "GIVEN" ODO fuel away at races ONLY to have it given away again because said free fuel dude says... I aint running that in my boat.. I can not afford to have it screw up my paint job!.. Im not talking joe blow here im talking top racers in the country..

When I was running the fuel I liked it. It was easy to needle and ran well.. it was a tick hard on plugs but OK.. I get it.. that’s the cost of racing..(until I developed AquaCraft/Grimracer fuel I just thought they were lean runs.. I know that was not always true), I never had it jack up one of my "good" paint jobs (not to bad anyway, a little around the exhaust area on my "white Scale boat") but have had to discolor my RTR boats.

Im really not trashing the fuel.. its good stuff.. but when you give it away only to see it given away again.. you have to listen and react to what is going on.

One more thing, synthetic lubrication in general has changed a in the last 20 years. I know.. good same old that’s worked for years right…. Do we really need to think that way… na..

Rock and Roll!

Grim

Mike, I dont know who you are speaking of here. But maybe they just dont know?? I have burned several 100 gallons of Odonnell Boat Fuel. I feel like I know the product as a end user, as well as Anyone....... AS of late I have been purchased & raced Techonolgy Racing fuel & been happy with it. AS for the HOBBICO OD FUEL?? I guess we can Kiss the Good ole Days of a Competive Price & Quality Control Gone!! I wish the Product would have Flourished when Hobbico Bought it..... It was a Performance Tool & the Leader in Quality R/C Boat fuels.

 

[Grimracer]

Did I miss spell a word Jack. sorry.. it should have been "With".. my bad..

BTY.. Cost has little to do with the performance other then said "special additives". Its 2010 and its hard to lead the pack with so many good garage mixed fuels out there.. not talking bad about garage fuels.. its just a fact.. there are some good blends out there. Johno makes great fuel as well as Jerry C....

Rock and Roll!

Grim

 

[misshydro]

Did I miss spell a word Jack. sorry.. it should have been "With".. my bad..

BTY.. Cost has little to do with the performance other then said "special additives". Its 2010 and its hard to lead the pack with so many good garage mixed fuels out there.. not talking bad about garage fuels.. its just a fact.. there are some good blends out there. Johno makes great fuel as well as Jerry C....

Rock and Roll!

Grim

I got some of Dave Roach's 40%&50% nitro fuel he makes. Told me you'll like it better then O Donalds. I'd used O Donalds 40% in my JAE.. Did notice the differance. Garage fuels ROCKS!! and it dont cost as much as the store bought stuff.. Times are hard and tuff these days.

 

[robertpickard]

Oh calling Andy and you think i need a spell check lol

 

[Michael Costanzo]

hi joe, from what i am told from a friend that manufactuers fuel,o'donell's sold the rights to tower hobbies(great plains)and they are the one's selling it.

prices are rediclous and there are better fuels out there.as far as getting high nitro after 9/11 that is a bunch of bull. i have always had access to any %

that i wanted to buy. the big deal is fed X impossing a huge fee on gallons shipped nand everybody jumped onto the band wagon.mike.

Mike, before you respond to a post as being "a bunch of bull" you may want to check your facts. Call ANY fuel maker and they will tell you they are now limited to 50%. I have had federal agents come to my hobbyshop and brief me on things to look out for since 9-11 and confirm the new nitro fuel laws. I have been buying bulk nitro for 25 years and now I have to fill out a ton of Department of Homeland Security paper work to get it.....all due to 9-11. And even though I knew better, after your post I called O'Donnell today and confirmed what I posted earlier.

Eric Canto

mr canto, i will put up $1,000 cash money right now!!!!! i will give you a phone # to a manufactuer and he will giv e you any amout of nitro you want,and please do not tell me to get my facts straight,i know what i am talking about long before i speak!! i j have been hauling and shipping HAZMAt for 20 + years!!! if you would like to take me up on the bet of any $$$$ you want, put your $$$ where your mouth is and CALL ME AT 917-751-7002!!!PS< tell your federal agents to stick it you know where, i am a federal hazmat driver,not some ******* in a suit!!!

 

[Eric Canto]

Mike, it is obvious from your grammer, spelling, and demeanor that you are an intellectual genius. I am sorry to have ever questioned such a mental power house. Have fun driving trucks.

Eric

 

[Tom Foley]

h34r: h34r: h34r: h34r: h34r: Wow !! There are fuels advertised here in excess of 50 % ....just sayin .....

 

[Michael Costanzo]

Mike, it is obvious from your grammer, spelling, and demeanor that you are an intellectual genius. I am sorry to have ever questioned such a mental power house. Have fun driving trucks.

Eric

sorry for my grammer,do not have a college education(guess you need one to own a hobby store)and as far as demeanor, i tell it like it is,and by the way, first off WITHOUT TRUCKERS, YOU WOULD BE HUNGRY,NAKED AND UNEMPLOYED AND SECOND BEFORE I STARTED DRIVING TRUCKS, I WAS SERVING MY COUNTRY AND KEEPING THIS COUNTRY FREE SO YOU CAN PLAY WITH YOUR MODELS!!! PS, HI JULIAN,THANKS AND GET HOME SOON!!!!