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Unofficial Nitro Hammer Thread - 9/2/2004 1:15:51 AM   
RG501


 

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Status: offline 		I have seen alot of Nitro Hammer threads. so i made this one to help sum up all the threads and help other people with their hammer.

In this thread you will post anything to do with the Nitro Hammer. Feel free to post advise, tips to make it go faster, pictures, anything to do with the hammer.

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RE: Offical Nitro Hammer Thread - 9/2/2004 2:04:56 AM   
RG501


 

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Status: offline 		does anybody have ride pads? i am goin to make them once my prop gets here. how do you like them?

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RE: Offical Nitro Hammer Thread - 9/2/2004 2:42:37 AM   
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Status: offline 		I have ride pads. I love them. See what every one says from this website.

http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=176048

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RE: Offical Nitro Hammer Thread - 9/2/2004 3:12:59 AM   
RG501


 

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Status: offline 		where do you get stock props from? towerhobbies.com doesnt have any in stock. i cant find them anywhere else.

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RE: Offical Nitro Hammer Thread - 9/3/2004 4:29:29 AM   
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Status: offline 		I have a Nitro Hammer that i enjoy running but i have a question about floatation, the Hammer has none. I have had the boat upside down a couple of times during trimming and no problems. Seemed to trap air inside, I have since installed an auto bailer and believe this will let the boat take on water quickly if upside down. is sealing the front bulkhead enough to keep the boat afloat or should I add some floatation? I have read about some people trying the spray foam with bad results, ie too much expansion, deck/hull separation ect. What works best. thanks

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RE: Offical Nitro Hammer Thread - 9/3/2004 4:37:55 AM   
RG501


 

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Status: offline 		i would add some flotation stuff. never use the expandable foam.

i dont know if the autobailer will let water come it.

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RE: Offical Nitro Hammer Thread - 9/3/2004 4:46:32 AM   
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Status: offline 		seal the front and put some foam on the sides. a noodle works good for foam. It doesn't take much to keep it a float.

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RE: Offical Nitro Hammer Thread - 9/3/2004 4:54:22 AM   
RG501


 

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Status: offline 		i heard that you can tape a empty bottle inside your boat and with the top on tight so no water can get in. so its just a big air pocket.

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RE: Offical Nitro Hammer Thread - 9/4/2004 9:03:13 PM   
RG501


 

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Status: offline 		well today i got my octura X427 and tested it out on my hammer. it worked really good. so tonight im goin to start making my ride pads. did you use anything to water proof the paint stir sticks? wish me luck.

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RE: Offical Nitro Hammer Thread - 9/5/2004 1:03:57 AM   
RG501


 

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Status: offline 		on my NH, where the tuned pipe connects with the engine, there is exost coming out. does this mean i need a new muffler gasket?

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RE: Offical Nitro Hammer Thread - 9/5/2004 6:42:58 AM   
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Status: offline 		RG501,

I experienced the same thing. Those 2 screws have a bad habit of vibrating loose. I did have to replace the header gasket, there wasn't much there at all. You can get a pack of 5 for $2.39 here:

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0095P?FVSEARCH=HPIG0875&FVPROFIL=++&search3=Go

After you replace that, get some Loctit Threadlock for those screws before you assemble it. It will hold up well. It will also increase performance because, it's defeating the purpose of the pipe with the gap there. good luck

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RE: Offical Nitro Hammer Thread - 9/5/2004 4:16:22 PM   
RG501


 

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Status: offline 		ok, thanks.

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RE: Offical Nitro Hammer Thread - 9/6/2004 4:37:52 AM   
911Dispatch



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Status: offline 		Oh yeah, forgot to mention, you'll have to slap some silicone on both sides of the gasket too. Also, don't use the permanent high strength threadlock (the blue) you'll have to cut it apart if you ever want to change the header. I used the low/medium strength (the clear), that's strong enough and I can disassemble it if I need too.

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RE: Offical Nitro Hammer Thread - 9/6/2004 4:53:39 AM   
RG501


 

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Status: offline 		where could i get the low/medium threadlock at? should my LHS have some?

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RE: Offical Nitro Hammer Thread - 9/6/2004 4:58:02 AM   
911Dispatch



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Status: offline 		I got it at Menard's (hardware store). Medium will probably work too, just don't use high strength. It will say on the back of the package if it's permanent or not.

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RE: Offical Nitro Hammer Thread - 9/6/2004 4:58:29 AM   
RG501


 

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Status: offline 		what does a failsafe do? what would it do if i put one in my nitro hammer?

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RE: Offical Nitro Hammer Thread - 9/6/2004 5:10:18 AM