odd little problem
01-28-2011, 10:38 AM
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odd little problem
For the last three days I've driven my Nitro Sport around, running great, no issues, run through 2 or 3 tanks of fuel and then put it away. I might stop and start the car a couple times each day and never a problem.
Well each new day when I pull it out I find that I have a bad glow plug.
I've been playing with the engine temps a little so I could understand losing one throughout the process. I've levelled out the temp to around 260º so temp shouldn't be a factor anymore.
Any ideas?
Well each new day when I pull it out I find that I have a bad glow plug.
I've been playing with the engine temps a little so I could understand losing one throughout the process. I've levelled out the temp to around 260º so temp shouldn't be a factor anymore.
Any ideas?
01-28-2011, 11:32 AM
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RE: odd little problem
After Run oil, not really a factor here but always a decent suggestion.
Maybe try running a different fuel? if it is fouling plugs it is because not all the fuel is burning off when you are running, OR there is still some left behind when you put it away and it is drying and gumming it up. Are you running it too rich?
Maybe try running a different fuel? if it is fouling plugs it is because not all the fuel is burning off when you are running, OR there is still some left behind when you put it away and it is drying and gumming it up. Are you running it too rich?
01-28-2011, 11:44 AM
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RE: odd little problem
letting it run out and pinching the fuel line are not the best way to shut the engine off seeing it causes it to lean out quite bad.
Best ways to shut it down (in this order)
Stop the flywheel with something. A pencil something or rubber (as to not scratch it) seeing usually there is a hole in a chassis right under the flywheel.
Plug the exaust. Covering the exhaust is the 2nd best way. It doesn't lean the engine out. But this sometimes will hurt[:@]
Cover the intake. Some intakes are quite easy to plug. Especially on the lower end of the spectrum like the .12's, and .15's
After run care
Use ARO if you feel like it. Some people say its worthless some swear by it. I use it seeing IMO its better to error on the side of caution, at $7 a bottle it won't break the bank, unlike a $150 engine, and last a long time. I've had mine like 2 years. I also use it occasionally to lube up a screw if its stuck and I can't find my WD40
Store the piston at BDC (Bottom Dead Center) Basically just make sure the piston is at the bottom of its stroke when your done running. Doing this will get you the most life out of your engine.
Best ways to shut it down (in this order)
Stop the flywheel with something. A pencil something or rubber (as to not scratch it) seeing usually there is a hole in a chassis right under the flywheel.
Plug the exaust. Covering the exhaust is the 2nd best way. It doesn't lean the engine out. But this sometimes will hurt[:@]
Cover the intake. Some intakes are quite easy to plug. Especially on the lower end of the spectrum like the .12's, and .15's
After run care
Use ARO if you feel like it. Some people say its worthless some swear by it. I use it seeing IMO its better to error on the side of caution, at $7 a bottle it won't break the bank, unlike a $150 engine, and last a long time. I've had mine like 2 years. I also use it occasionally to lube up a screw if its stuck and I can't find my WD40
Store the piston at BDC (Bottom Dead Center) Basically just make sure the piston is at the bottom of its stroke when your done running. Doing this will get you the most life out of your engine.
01-28-2011, 11:56 AM
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RE: odd little problem
Wouldnt leaning it out give it LESS fuel then thereby lessening the chances of fouling the plug? Plugs dont get fouled by air.
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letting it run out and pinching the fuel line are not the best way to shut the engine off seeing it causes it to lean out quite bad.
Best ways to shut it down (in this order)
Stop the flywheel with something. A pencil something or rubber (as to not scratch it) seeing usually there is a hole in a chassis right under the flywheel.
Plug the exaust. Covering the exhaust is the 2nd best way. It doesn't lean the engine out. But this sometimes will hurt[:@]
Cover the intake. Some intakes are quite easy to plug. Especially on the lower end of the spectrum like the .12's, and .15's
After run care
Use ARO if you feel like it. Some people say its worthless some swear by it. I use it seeing IMO its better to error on the side of caution, at $7 a bottle it won't break the bank, unlike a $150 engine, and last a long time. I've had mine like 2 years. I also use it occasionally to lube up a screw if its stuck and I can't find my WD40
Store the piston at BDC (Bottom Dead Center) Basically just make sure the piston is at the bottom of its stroke when your done running. Doing this will get you the most life out of your engine.
letting it run out and pinching the fuel line are not the best way to shut the engine off seeing it causes it to lean out quite bad.
Best ways to shut it down (in this order)
Stop the flywheel with something. A pencil something or rubber (as to not scratch it) seeing usually there is a hole in a chassis right under the flywheel.
Plug the exaust. Covering the exhaust is the 2nd best way. It doesn't lean the engine out. But this sometimes will hurt[:@]
Cover the intake. Some intakes are quite easy to plug. Especially on the lower end of the spectrum like the .12's, and .15's
After run care
Use ARO if you feel like it. Some people say its worthless some swear by it. I use it seeing IMO its better to error on the side of caution, at $7 a bottle it won't break the bank, unlike a $150 engine, and last a long time. I've had mine like 2 years. I also use it occasionally to lube up a screw if its stuck and I can't find my WD40
Store the piston at BDC (Bottom Dead Center) Basically just make sure the piston is at the bottom of its stroke when your done running. Doing this will get you the most life out of your engine.
