nitro rc car help
ok im new to the nitro rc car thing, heres the story i bought a smartech/excel truck(its pretty big) ok so i got it today and i read the instructions on how to start it but i cant seem to get it to start. anyone out there help me? do i just keep pulling on the recoil starter?or no? or what? i did everything to do that it said. i need help it came with everything i needed and it is new so can anyone help me?? ok i got another quesiton since the glow plug heater thing comesfrom teh factory do i have to charge it first?
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Last edited by splatattack33; 08-19-2004, 09:02 AM. -
No def don't keep on pulling, there's prob something down the line that's preventing it from starting. You'll also need to charge the gloigniter (glo plug heater) if it's brand new.
Things to check for:
-Primed engine? If it has a primer bulb/button, push it until fuel reaches the carb, then 2-3 more times.
-Charge your gloigniter.
-Check if your plug is good, or if your gloigniter is giving enough juice by pulling it out and plugging it in. It should glow bright orange, almost white hot.
-Clean air filter
-No kinks in the fuel line
-Carb set correctly (See your manual) Adjustments should be 1/8 - 1/12 turn at most! The carbs on these things are pretty sensitive and a full turn would put you from one extreme to another.
Starting:
-Prime engine (see above)
-Plug gloigniter onto gloplug
-Tug quick short stoke on the recoil starter, being careful not to over extend
If eerything is right, your engine should start in a few tugs, or at least sputter and try to run. If it sputters but dies, you can tug it a little more. If nothing still, check the idle mixture if its too rich or lean and try again. -
This is why I always raced Electric
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it came with 20% fuil and thank you for the advice i will soon try it outComment
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also remember to follow breakin instructions too, they are very important to so you dont damage your engine.
[21:00] < FunkTehChillinMunky > I've got a Warped Sportz Dark TalonComment
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If you got it with fuel already in the tank, you can be pretty sure that it's absorbed a lot of water by now. Dump that crap and flush out any in the engine with fresh fuel, then try again. Also a "starter box" works wonders if you want to get rid of that recoil, plus it will save you weight, but it won't get rid of your underlying problems.
Like Snert said, glo plugs and the associated batteries are usually the problem if it's not the fuel. They don't last too long.Comment
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Actually, where is Chittenango? I could just come out and help you tune the thing if its anywhere near me. I'll be up in Albany starting the 27th..Comment
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i got it going and everything thanks but now i got other problems i was driving it and all of the sudden it was submerged in liek 2 feet of water but the good news is i got the engine re running but the electronics are still a little messed up got any ideas now?Comment
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sorry to keep this thread going but I myself fixed the electronics w00t , me and my neighbor got the engine running but we cant keep it running , everytime i take the glow plug heater off it stops any ideas? could i need a new glow plug ?Comment
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that happened to me once try changing the glowplug because thats what the problem was for me. Have u broken the engine in yet?Originally posted by splatattack33Comment
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i broke it in =was working alright(i think i hit tope speed) then we fine tuned it then the day after that i drove it rite in water so you think i should just change the glowplug?Comment
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did you follow the breakin instructions?
your supposed to run the motor through 2 tanks of fuel or so at an idle for break in.
if not you could seriously damage the piston and sleve.
[21:00] < FunkTehChillinMunky > I've got a Warped Sportz Dark TalonComment
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yeah i did that but i di get in a accident if you read a few post before thisComment
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