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RE: THE OFFICIAL SHOCKWAVE 36 THREAD - 7/11/2008 12:41:12 AM   
vance_345


 

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Status: offline 		Hey i need some help with a few thing i bought my shockwave 36 about 2 years ago ran it a couple times then swamped it, i bought a brand new motor to replace the old one but i need some help with setting the carb ( air screw an idle screw) also all the trim tabs need setting i noticed she was chiney walking at top speeds with the other motor before thats how i swamped here, i popped the pull string today want to go electric start whats the possibility, look forward to some reply on these questions asap.

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RE: THE OFFICIAL SHOCKWAVE 36 THREAD - 7/12/2008 10:54:49 PM   
monsterbrad


 

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From: Erie, PA, USA
Status: offline 		Sorry guys but how is this boat stock???
Engine and reliability drive gear all that???

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RE: THE OFFICIAL SHOCKWAVE 36 THREAD - 7/12/2008 11:01:37 PM   
SJN



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Status: offline 		Mine i great stock....only lost a flex shaft....with prop and drive dog though

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RE: THE OFFICIAL SHOCKWAVE 36 THREAD - 7/12/2008 11:25:16 PM   
monsterbrad


 

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Status: offline 		How is the engine?
I know sometimes they can be hard to tune

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RE: THE OFFICIAL SHOCKWAVE 36 THREAD - 7/13/2008 12:19:19 AM   
jeff325tater


 

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From: lapeer, MI, USA
Status: offline 		I have a video posted on youtube of mine stock and didn't know much about it.I just bought a Shockwave 55 with a 26Zenoah and it's a whole different animal but my break in on the 36 was fun.
It is fast and turns sharp.
Search for nitro return to shore and you can see all three videos.

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RE: THE OFFICIAL SHOCKWAVE 36 THREAD - 7/13/2008 12:21:32 AM   
SJN



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Status: offline 		out of the box my low speed needle was set way too rich. It was difficult to start it up intil it was leaned.

Other than that, the engine is pretty easy to tune. Just run it rich on the high speed, then gradualy lean it a click or 2 at each run until you land on the sweet spot.

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RE: THE OFFICIAL SHOCKWAVE 36 THREAD - 7/13/2008 3:23:50 PM   
monsterbrad


 

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From: Erie, PA, USA
Status: offline 		Now I am torn between a SV 27 and one of these boats other then the noise factor.
Hmmm
Back to the decision maiking thing again

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RE: THE UNOFFICIAL SHOCKWAVE 36 THREAD - 7/13/2008 5:46:35 PM   
cruisingcomet



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From: Norfolk, England, UNITED KINGDOM
Status: offline 		Hi Everyone

Been away from here for sometime..

However Ive just got myself a Shockwave 36 & have to say im thoroughly impressed with it, this is a quality boat & im wondering why I ever messed about with Aquacraft's SV27 & Miss Vegas! (Nothing but hassle!) The Shockwave really out shines them both in build quality and visually! That hardware on the rear of the boat is hot!

Ive read the manual over but couldnt find much info about the Glowplug.. Well I did see a part No: but was wondering if I can use an O.S. plug if so could someone tell me which type or No: I should purchase please?

Also is it adviseable to leave the glow starter attatched for the first run while breaking in? I saw the review on here where the guy left it attached & it ran really well so guessing this is he way to go?

Many Thanks


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RE: THE UNOFFICIAL SHOCKWAVE 36 THREAD - 7/14/2008 2:30:55 AM   
monsterbrad


 

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Status: offline 		I used to do that with the glow plug in all the engine's I broke in in trucks over the years but later found out that you don't have to.
If you have no retrieval boat then this may be a good idea cause it will not flame out as easily.
This should be the same with the marine engine as the truck engine's I used to break in.

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RE: THE UNOFFICIAL SHOCKWAVE 36 THREAD - 7/16/2008 1:11:33 AM   
tanzi411


 

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From: , MA, AMERICAN SAMOA (USA)
Status: offline 		Ok i tried searching but cant really find what i need. I am buying a new SW36 and i want to break-in the engine correctly. What are the steps?

Thanks!

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RE: THE UNOFFICIAL SHOCKWAVE 36 THREAD - 7/16/2008 2:03:31 PM   
weathervane



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Status: offline 		I put an OS glow plug in my SW36 and it did not run real well. I went out and got this
Glow plug from Dynamite. It runs like a new boat.
I hope this helps
Andrew


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ORIGINAL: cruisingcomet

Ive read the manual over but couldnt find much info about the Glowplug.. Well I did see a part No: but was wondering if I can use an O.S. plug if so could someone tell me which type or No: I should purchase please?






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RE: THE OFFICIAL SHOCKWAVE 36 THREAD - 7/16/2008 5:04:34 PM   
BARTYMAX


 

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From: HARTLEPOOL, UNITED KINGDOM
Status: offline 		Hi All......

ok pick up my first boat Thursday shockwave 36

i was wondering how do you stop her do you use the control on the gun and close the carb ???????

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RE: THE UNOFFICIAL SHOCKWAVE 36 THREAD - 7/16/2008 10:09:17 PM   
cruisingcomet



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ORIGINAL: weathervane

I put an OS glow plug in my SW36 and it did not run real well.


Thanks for your response

I dont think I can get the Dynamite glow plugs here in the UK - O.S. seem to be the most readily available, I have some O.S. No 8 plugs but not sure if they are ok to use, still breaking in engine on the original plug.

Anyone else with advice on compatible SW36 glow plugs to run?

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RE: THE OFFICIAL SHOCKWAVE 36 THREAD - 7/16/2008 11:46:33 PM   
SJN



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Status: offline 		OS a4 works great in mine.

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RE: THE UNOFFICIAL SHOCKWAVE 36 THREAD - 7/17/2008 12:17:03 AM   
weathervane



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Status: offline 		I found this place on the Dynamite web site.

Horizon Hobby UK Ltd
units 1-4 Ployters Rd
Staple Tye, Southern Way
Harlow, Essex England, United Kingdom
441279641097
Sales@horizonhobby.co.uk
WWW.horizonhobby.co.uk

Good luck, Andrew


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ORIGINAL: cruisingcomet

I dont think I can get the Dynamite glow plugs here in the UK - O.S. seem to be the most readily available, I have some O.S. No 8 plugs but not sure if they are ok to use, still breaking in engine on the original plug.




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