First time storing my rc for the winter!
10-26-2008, 05:11 PM
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First time storing my rc for the winter!
What should i do to store the car for the winter
. Beside give the car a very good cleaning, should i wait to the beginning of the racing season next year to replace the shock and diff fluids or can i do that now?
I have a Losi 8ight RTR (with many hop-ups) , and is there anything that this model requires for storage.
. Beside give the car a very good cleaning, should i wait to the beginning of the racing season next year to replace the shock and diff fluids or can i do that now? I have a Losi 8ight RTR (with many hop-ups) , and is there anything that this model requires for storage.
10-26-2008, 08:28 PM
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RE: First time storing my rc for the winter!
Since you're putting it away for a few months I'm guessing, you should put some After run oil in the engine, and turn it over some to get the internals well coated. When it comes time to fire it back up again, it should start right up like normal. While you're at it, you should probably do a full rebuild. But, if it's gonna be a while before you run it again, you might just want to take it apart, clean it, replace worn-out parts, and put it aside, because a new setup for that car could come out and you wouldn't want to have to rebuild it again to change it. (ei: diff oil, which is a BIG pain to have to change more than you have to 
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RE: First time storing my rc for the winter!
If I set up any of my many RC vehicles for a while I like to turn the engine over about once a month and if need be put a couple more drops of after run oil in it. Make sure all the fuel is out of the tank, fuel lines and our of the engine.
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RE: First time storing my rc for the winter!
come on now dont be stupid every one know Michael Jackson cant be frozen because when plastic is frozen it brakes easy.
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RE: First time storing my rc for the winter!
ORIGINAL: Adam Reavey
come on now dont be stupid every one know Michael Jackson cant be frozen because when plastic is frozen it brakes easy.
come on now dont be stupid every one know Michael Jackson cant be frozen because when plastic is frozen it brakes easy.
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RE: First time storing my rc for the winter!
ORIGINAL: Adam Reavey
come on now dont be stupid every one know Michael Jackson cant be frozen because when plastic is frozen it brakes easy.
come on now dont be stupid every one know Michael Jackson cant be frozen because when plastic is frozen it brakes easy.
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RE: First time storing my rc for the winter!
I do nothing. I am lazy. I store my vehicles in my unheated garage in a salt-air atmosphere. I never have any trouble.
However, to answer your queston, make sure all fuel is drained, batteries are out, and give everyting a quick spray with WD40. Don't do anything else till spring. At that time, take it aprt, change shock oils, etc. That way, any deterioration (from condensation, etc.) that builds up over winter, will be dealt with during the spring overhaul.
After-run oil? Can't hurt and it's cheap, but I never use it and it's not a problem for me. I think once the alcohol evaporates out of the residual fuel in the enigne, the left over fuel oil keeps things from rusting, but it's only speculation on my part. I've had engines sit around for many years and start up fine, other than a possible gummed up carb. For the record, I do use after-run-oil if I re-assemble an engine, but that's a rare thing.
However, to answer your queston, make sure all fuel is drained, batteries are out, and give everyting a quick spray with WD40. Don't do anything else till spring. At that time, take it aprt, change shock oils, etc. That way, any deterioration (from condensation, etc.) that builds up over winter, will be dealt with during the spring overhaul.
After-run oil? Can't hurt and it's cheap, but I never use it and it's not a problem for me. I think once the alcohol evaporates out of the residual fuel in the enigne, the left over fuel oil keeps things from rusting, but it's only speculation on my part. I've had engines sit around for many years and start up fine, other than a possible gummed up carb. For the record, I do use after-run-oil if I re-assemble an engine, but that's a rare thing.
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RE: First time storing my rc for the winter!
ORIGINAL: Argess
I do nothing. I am lazy. I store my vehicles in my unheated garage in a salt-air atmosphere. I never have any trouble.
However, to answer your queston, make sure all fuel is drained, batteries are out, and give everyting a quick spray with WD40. Don't do anything else till spring. At that time, take it aprt, change shock oils, etc. That way, any deterioration (from condensation, etc.) that builds up over winter, will be dealt with during the spring overhaul.
After-run oil? Can't hurt and it's cheap, but I never use it and it's not a problem for me. I think once the alcohol evaporates out of the residual fuel in the enigne, the left over fuel oil keeps things from rusting, but it's only speculation on my part. I've had engines sit around for many years and start up fine, other than a possible gummed up carb. For the record, I do use after-run-oil if I re-assemble an engine, but that's a rare thing.
I do nothing. I am lazy. I store my vehicles in my unheated garage in a salt-air atmosphere. I never have any trouble.
However, to answer your queston, make sure all fuel is drained, batteries are out, and give everyting a quick spray with WD40. Don't do anything else till spring. At that time, take it aprt, change shock oils, etc. That way, any deterioration (from condensation, etc.) that builds up over winter, will be dealt with during the spring overhaul.
After-run oil? Can't hurt and it's cheap, but I never use it and it's not a problem for me. I think once the alcohol evaporates out of the residual fuel in the enigne, the left over fuel oil keeps things from rusting, but it's only speculation on my part. I've had engines sit around for many years and start up fine, other than a possible gummed up carb. For the record, I do use after-run-oil if I re-assemble an engine, but that's a rare thing.
My winter procedures are a lot like Argess'. I don't do anything special. If I have a problem, say a gummed up carb or gummy fuel tank if I do not 100% fully empty it, I just fix it and move on. Haven't had problems yet.
