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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread - 2/16/2007 2:02:39 AM   
frekbynature2002


 

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Status: offline 		If you can't get adjusted call cameron at Redcat or the online help will get him

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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread - 2/16/2007 4:32:23 AM   
edaslan


 

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Status: offline 		tanx guys i will do that

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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread - 2/18/2007 5:42:25 AM   
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Status: offline 		will some one make a list of engines that fit the tornado xp?what upgrades are needed if needed

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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread - 2/18/2007 6:08:14 AM   
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Status: offline 		Here is a good motor that is faster than the stock one it is a direct fit just unbolt the stock one and put this one in.

http://www.rcsuperstore.com/product_p/osmg11860.htm

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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread - 2/21/2007 2:21:07 AM   
archil


 

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Status: offline 		I am a newbie to nitro. I have been tinkering with electrics for a few years. I am having a hell of a time trying to set the idle on my tornado bb. I have taken it to my local hobby shop, checked with the local "experts" and no one has been able to set the idle.

When I start the engine, I have to set the trim high, or open, so that the car won't die. However, when I apply the brakes, the engine dies. It is fairly new and just off break-in. The car will run fine, and fast, but if I stop the car completely it dies. Compression is great, I have tried a variety of mixes with both the high and low speed adjustments, but in order to keep the engine running it has to be revving pretty high. The glow plug appears to be fine, gets nice and bright. However, it was suggested that the glow plug may be the issue as the engine will die if I remove the ignighter without revving the engine. Any and all suggestions are welcome!!!!!

The car is fun to drive but I am getting very frustrated with the idle. Please help!!!!!

Thanks in advance...

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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread - 2/21/2007 2:28:54 AM   
frekbynature2002


 

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Status: offline 		the carb should have a opening , like a half moon, at the rotary. if it dies when appling the brake. It could be rotary is closing all the way. I went through the same thing a week ago. Also, the inching screw should be flush and I think(not sure) the needle valve should be about 2 1/2 turns out. You should have a slight opening at the rotary when the brake is applied. Another problem I had was a cracked carb. Also I had a problem with the clutch spring breaking twice, changed all those parts and haven't had a problem since. Sorry That I couldn't be more help.

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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread - 2/21/2007 2:29:20 AM   
arlo1


 

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Status: offline 		It sounds to me to be one of two things. Most likely is the clutch spring these cars are bad for cheep clutch springs and they brake causing the clutch to grab all the time! The second thing could be the glow plug everyone is saying to go to the a3 glow plug because it is hotter and makes it eiser to tune at idle. If you car stalls at idle without the glow igniter but will stay running on the ground without moving, and with the glow igniter in place it is the glow plug If it cannot idle without moving clutchspring

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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread - 2/21/2007 2:31:38 AM   
frekbynature2002


 

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Status: offline 		yeah, the clutch springs are awful thats why I swapped everything to the traxxes and other parts on page 1

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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread - 2/21/2007 3:09:09 AM   
archil


 

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Status: offline 		I bought some A3 glowplugs when I got the car, so I stuck one of those in their. I'll give that a shot, if that doesn't do it, I'll check the clutch spring. Any how to's on taking apart the engine? I haven't had it apart yet as the thing is only a few weeks old.

By the way, thanks for the quick responses. I was floored to see that many replies that quickly.

Thanks for the help!

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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread - 2/21/2007 3:34:28 AM   
archil


 

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Status: offline 		Ok, so I got a wild hair and decided to take the engine apart following the Redcat vehicle repair/tune FAQ. And wouldn't you know it, I barely moved the clutch bell and boing out shot the clutch spring with one of the end loops completely gone. So, I'll be replacing that spring and hopefully everything will be shiny.

Thanks again!

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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread - 2/21/2007 4:07:15 AM   
frekbynature2002


 

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Status: offline 		get the traxxes #4146 clutch set, it works great

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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread - 2/21/2007 12:35:33 PM   
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Status: offline 		use the spring not the clutch shoes that come with it, they dont work.

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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread - 2/21/2007 6:09:51 PM   
BOBCAT45


 

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Status: offline 		Ijust bought a redcat tornado xp, could someone post the parts i need to replace the clutch bell and clutch.my local hobby store has parts but i am new to this hobby and i will need a little help explaining what to change out before i run it. i dont want to strip any gears on my 1st run. guys i sure do appreciate th help! is there any thing else i need to no to change out before my 1st run? are the clutch bells easy to change out? any suggestiongs would be appreciated.

BOBCAT

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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread - 2/21/2007 6:17:17 PM   
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