Volcano WILL NOT START!! HELP
05-22-2006, 07:49 PM
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Volcano WILL NOT START!! HELP
Ok, yesterday I did the break in of the motor but then today, I get the thing running for a few second with the glow igniter on top and then take it off and sometimes it stays running. If I give it gas it speeds the tires up and then when I let off the gas it gives it a little more. Then if I try to hit the brakes to idle the motor it stalls out. Now when the motor starts the wheels keep spinning. I adjusted all necessary needles and still can't get it right but yesterday it was fine. I also checked the glow plug and it lights up when I take it out and connect it to the igniter. I'm about to scrap this thing real soon if I don't get it running right. I'm willing to send it to one of you guyz and pay you to get it running right.[:@]
05-22-2006, 07:59 PM
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RE: Volcano WILL NOT START!! HELP
Check your clutch spring. Common problem. There are a ton of posts about it. Just search... there are a few write ups.
[link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_4207842/tm.htm]Here's one...[/link]
[link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_4207842/tm.htm]Here's one...[/link]
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RE: Volcano WILL NOT START!! HELP
Yeah the reason why your wheels are spinning is because your clutch spring probably snapped, read the first post of that thread ksnitro has a link to. That's probably also the reason why your motor keeps stalling when you hit the brakes. And just a warning you'll probably be needing a new glow plug real soon. The first one doesn't last very long after the break in.
But yeah man, you're gonna have to calm down. These things take a lot of patience.
Remember... breathe... it'll be alright...[8D]
But yeah man, you're gonna have to calm down. These things take a lot of patience.
Remember... breathe... it'll be alright...[8D]
05-22-2006, 08:25 PM
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Yeah it sounds like the spring snapped.
Didn't I just read that you are a dealer? Better get these figured out soon if your gunna sell them lol.. jk. Hang in there. They take some time to get the fine tuning down.
Didn't I just read that you are a dealer? Better get these figured out soon if your gunna sell them lol.. jk. Hang in there. They take some time to get the fine tuning down.
05-22-2006, 10:38 PM
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RE: Volcano WILL NOT START!! HELP
alright had the happy pills, I think that's why I lost all my patience earlier!!! LOL Ima go get that new Traxxas spring part #4146 from the hobby shop tomorrow so I can finally get my use out of this thing!! Thanks for all the info guyz!
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RE: Volcano WILL NOT START!! HELP
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Yeah it sounds like the spring snapped.
Didn't I just read that you are a dealer? Better get these figured out soon if your gunna sell them lol.. jk. Hang in there. They take some time to get the fine tuning down.
Yeah it sounds like the spring snapped.
Didn't I just read that you are a dealer? Better get these figured out soon if your gunna sell them lol.. jk. Hang in there. They take some time to get the fine tuning down.
05-23-2006, 02:41 PM
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It won't be ok !! NO NO NO !! ROTFLMAO !![:-]
It won't be ok !! NO NO NO !! ROTFLMAO !![:-]
Can someone educate me and let me know what ROTFLMAO means????
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RE: Volcano WILL NOT START!! HELP
FIXED IT!! Went and got the new spring, took apart the clutch bell and there it was a snapped spring. It didn't just come loose it snapped in 2 about 5 spring loops from the end. Anyway put the new spring on and waaaala the rings run like a charm, just a little tuning in and it was off once again at 10:00 at night in the pitch black LOL!! I need to get headlights and brakelights on there somehow, maybe some leds.
Went and got the new spring, took apart the clutch bell and there it was a snapped spring. It didn't just come loose it snapped in 2 about 5 spring loops from the end. Anyway put the new spring on and waaaala the rings run like a charm, just a little tuning in and it was off once again at 10:00 at night in the pitch black LOL!! I need to get headlights and brakelights on there somehow, maybe some leds.
