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Old 11th June 2010 | 07:32
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Staggering
 
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As I understand it JetA1, diesel & paraffin are pretty much the same stuff & I know that a hot petrol engine will run on paraffin. Many years ago before 24hr opening a friend used to buy paraffin from a forecourt dispenser and run his Landrover on it when he couldn't get petrol. I have done the same with a lawnmower. The engine will only start if it is hot enough to vapourise the fuel. The Landy used to smell like a jet when it went by!!! I am not suggesting you try this in your aircraft!!
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