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Old 09-14-2004, 07:13 PM
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Hey i just got my savage and only broke it in and the glowplug broke so i replaced it and it wont start at all....i checked and the plug lights up.
Old 09-14-2004, 07:30 PM
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take the tube going from the exhaust to the tank and blow in it this is like priming the engine. should start then. mine wont start if i dont.
Old 09-14-2004, 08:33 PM
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If you guys have a roto, just plug the exhaust with your finger and bump it with split seconds bumps about 4-5 times. You will feel it tighten a bit if you do it anymore than that, but it won't flood unless you REALLY overdo it.

Beats blowing through the line plus, with all of the tuning issues 25s have, you should have fresh tubing with ty-wraps all around...
Old 09-14-2004, 11:58 PM
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time to show my ignorance (again): ty-wrap?
Old 09-15-2004, 02:52 AM
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cable ties in the uk m8.lol
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or zip ties
Old 09-15-2004, 11:24 AM
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I got it,Acctually i found i used old fuel and it jellied up in the main line not leting fuel in so im gunna get new tubing and new fuel.also anyone know what pipe would look good with my new head?
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Old 09-15-2004, 02:21 PM
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i just saw something that may also give you troubles.

the fuel line going to the carb should not be in contact with anything hot (the head, block, exaust pipe or header).

try and keep it at least a 1/2 inch away from hot stuff or you may run into an engine that has simptoms simmilar to an air leak.
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thanks guys... zip-ties i understand! I dunno, these yanks with their hookey language :P

whilst we are on the subject on fuel line aesthetics does anyone know where I can get steel braid to cover my lines with? I know it will not do a thing for my performance and will just make it harder(impossible) to see the fuel in the tube, but nice shiny braided hoses would look the dogs danglers! ... and if you have done it, u got a pic?
Old 09-15-2004, 05:37 PM
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it doesn't matter if the fuel line is touching any part of the engine dude, don't worry...i dont know what 8000ft is talking about.
Old 09-15-2004, 05:42 PM
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hhahaha you lazy person... couldnt get the antenna through the tube so you electical taped it to the outside.. LOL!!! dont worry, i did the same.
Old 09-16-2004, 06:23 PM
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thx guys,but im gunna try a new fuel too,the guy at the hobby shop recomended Top Fuel which i am hesitant about because havent heard much about it...Should i invest in top fuel?You guys should post pics of your trucks/cars.i am interested
Old 10-04-2004, 11:18 PM
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Roadhog what are you talking about lol the antenae is through the post its just dangleing out cause its so long ,hahah
yes that is VERY lazy of you tho
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Old 10-05-2004, 06:19 AM
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mine also hangs out. the mx-3 rx

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