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Old 05-18-2008, 04:35 PM
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Default 1/16 Mini Rattler RB-1 Leaking problem

I Just bought a Mini Rattler but, its leaking like heck, when its running, i empty the tank under 30 sec, its not the tank, but the engine or something cause im geting sprayed when im checking on it,[:@] Anyone can help me out?
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Default RE: 1/16 Mini Rattler RB-1 Leaking problem

You're the one who's getting sprayed... Check your fuel lines, your carburator, your fuel tank, etc. You sure it's not the tank?
Old 05-18-2008, 05:11 PM
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Default RE: 1/16 Mini Rattler RB-1 Leaking problem

Hello!
I had just the same with my mini rattler, the engine was leaking fuel everywhere, exhaust gasket and carburetor especially.
But i just emailed himoto, and they sent me an new one .
Old 05-18-2008, 05:26 PM
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Default RE: 1/16 Mini Rattler RB-1 Leaking problem

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Old 05-18-2008, 05:50 PM
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Default RE: 1/16 Mini Rattler RB-1 Leaking problem

check for a hole in the fuel line, make sure the head is on tight.
Old 05-18-2008, 07:51 PM
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Default RE: 1/16 Mini Rattler RB-1 Leaking problem

I just found out the problem, i can move the cylinder of the carburator in and OUT. See Photo, I pointed them out, the difference,
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Old 05-18-2008, 07:57 PM
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Default RE: 1/16 Mini Rattler RB-1 Leaking problem

What you have to do is unscrew the idle screw and push it back in and then screw in the idle screw, there is a notch in there that hold's it in to keep it from coming out like that.
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Default RE: 1/16 Mini Rattler RB-1 Leaking problem

Thanks, i was like, is the engine broken already?? -.- I'm still in break-in period, o_O
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Default RE: 1/16 Mini Rattler RB-1 Leaking problem

Tilux.....

That same thing happened to me with my Viper.
I adjusted the Idle screw too far Out, and the Screw came out of the Notch, that holds the carb arm in place.
I followed Macanans instructions and it Fixed the problem....

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