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Forum: RC Airboats
09-11-2017, 03:29 AM
Replies: 206
Views: 14,671
Posted By 1QwkSport2.5r

If you want your engine all carboned up, use it. ...

If you want your engine all carboned up, use it. But you'd need to add oil and methanol to it. The engine it would be used in is not tolerant of more than 10% nitro usually.

Use it at your...
Forum: RC Airboats
09-10-2017, 06:12 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 14,671
Posted By 1QwkSport2.5r

Yes, it's a bad idea. It has close to enough...

Yes, it's a bad idea. It has close to enough oil (16%), but 33% nitro is WAY too much nitro. Not to mention, Traxxas fuel is just rubbish to use. I hated the stuff. Someone gave me a gallon...
Forum: RC Airboats
05-03-2017, 05:04 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 14,671
Posted By 1QwkSport2.5r

If the receiver works okay otherwise, do some...

If the receiver works okay otherwise, do some range checking to make sure it's still functioning properly at range. If it does without glitching (and failsafe still functioning properly), I would...
Forum: RC Airboats
05-03-2017, 12:19 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 14,671
Posted By 1QwkSport2.5r

Is the servo connected to any linkages or is it...

Is the servo connected to any linkages or is it just the servo itself? Is the receiver a surface receiver or a marine receiver?
Forum: RC Airboats
05-03-2017, 04:26 AM
Replies: 206
Views: 14,671
Posted By 1QwkSport2.5r

Sorry, I don't buy it. But that's okay - I...

Sorry, I don't buy it. But that's okay - I don't have to. Thanks for your posts. They help others learn.
Forum: RC Airboats
05-03-2017, 04:26 AM
Replies: 206
Views: 14,671
Posted By 1QwkSport2.5r

Make sure the bushing or bearing in the top of...

Make sure the bushing or bearing in the top of the servo is clean and smooth. If the servo can't center itself, it will hum. Try to move the servo a little bit both ways with it plugged in and...
Forum: RC Airboats
05-03-2017, 03:55 AM
Replies: 206
Views: 14,671
Posted By 1QwkSport2.5r

If you read any of my other postings in this...

If you read any of my other postings in this thread, you would see I've been nothing but helpful. Also, this thread has nothing to do with an EP system. It is glow powered.

As for using CA glue to...
Forum: RC Airboats
05-02-2017, 06:50 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 14,671
Posted By 1QwkSport2.5r

I wouldn't recommend using CA glue on the servo...

I wouldn't recommend using CA glue on the servo case seams nor using C-X inside the servo. If the potentiometer gets wet with anything, it's going to either not work very well or at all. Leave the...
Forum: RC Airboats
04-27-2017, 09:17 AM
Replies: 206
Views: 14,671
Posted By 1QwkSport2.5r

That one will work and I do have some like that,...

That one will work and I do have some like that, but I prefer this style better: Dubro - 730 Spinner Prop Nut 1/4-28 - 730 - Active Powersports...
Forum: RC Airboats
04-26-2017, 08:10 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 14,671
Posted By 1QwkSport2.5r

Get rid of the nut and washer and switch to a...

Get rid of the nut and washer and switch to a spinner nut. Way better than the stock OEM nut/washer. I do this on nearly all of my engines.
Forum: RC Airboats
04-24-2017, 07:50 AM
Replies: 206
Views: 14,671
Posted By 1QwkSport2.5r

Yeah, I figured you would. The potentiometers...

Yeah, I figured you would. The potentiometers don't like being wet. Usually if you pop the servo open and let it dry, the servo should be okay to use again. Just do some thorough testing...
Forum: RC Airboats
04-23-2017, 07:40 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 14,671
Posted By 1QwkSport2.5r

Servos tend to go baddy when they get wet. I...

Servos tend to go baddy when they get wet. I would highly recommend making the radio box as water tight as possible and I'd even go so far as to use some silicone sealant around all of the seams...
Forum: RC Airboats
04-18-2017, 02:49 AM
Replies: 206
Views: 14,671
Posted By 1QwkSport2.5r

I have, but if the switches aren't waterproof,...

I have, but if the switches aren't waterproof, water will get into the switch and short it out. shorting the switch turns the receiver on and later corrode the switch internally too. Lately I've...
Forum: RC Airboats
04-17-2017, 02:32 AM
Replies: 206
Views: 14,671
Posted By 1QwkSport2.5r

Most of the time, the running characteristics are...

Most of the time, the running characteristics are fairly different from dry ground to water. Have a retrieval method handy.. ;)
Forum: RC Airboats
04-15-2017, 04:45 AM
Replies: 206
Views: 14,671
Posted By 1QwkSport2.5r

Sometimes the center post of the glow plug can...

Sometimes the center post of the glow plug can leak. I would replace it as a safety measure. If you can wiggle the center post, replace it. If it's solid but leaks a little bit, it's probably...
Forum: RC Airboats
04-14-2017, 06:08 AM
Replies: 206
Views: 14,671
Posted By 1QwkSport2.5r

Looks good! Hopefully you can post a video of...

Looks good! Hopefully you can post a video of that bad boy running! The boat looks great! Good work!
Forum: RC Airboats
04-12-2017, 06:59 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 14,671
Posted By 1QwkSport2.5r

Do it. You don't want your rudders dragging in...

Do it. You don't want your rudders dragging in the water.
Forum: RC Airboats
04-10-2017, 04:18 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 14,671
Posted By 1QwkSport2.5r

I would shift the engine fore/aft to get the...

I would shift the engine fore/aft to get the balance right. I avoid changing the thrust angle of the engine unless I am on a last ditch mission to make something work. If the bow hangs level or...
Forum: RC Airboats
04-10-2017, 01:37 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 14,671
Posted By 1QwkSport2.5r

Just to be clear - the "balancing act" is such...

Just to be clear - the "balancing act" is such that having the bow essentially being heavier is to give it enough pressure to not blow over at speed and not too much to cause it to plow/submarine. ...
Forum: RC Airboats
04-10-2017, 11:29 AM
Replies: 206
Views: 14,671
Posted By 1QwkSport2.5r

Mine sit a little transom heavy when sitting idle...

Mine sit a little transom heavy when sitting idle without the engine running. It's not as important with how it sits in the water at idle as much as it is how it balances out of the water. Held up...
Forum: RC Airboats
04-09-2017, 02:30 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 14,671
Posted By 1QwkSport2.5r

Dump the water out, turn the engine over quickly...

Dump the water out, turn the engine over quickly upside down to clear as much water as possible, dry out the glow plug and ensure it still lights, and get the engine running. I run at least 4oz of...
Forum: RC Airboats
04-09-2017, 04:16 AM
Replies: 206
Views: 14,671
Posted By 1QwkSport2.5r

She looks mighty nice! Good job! The...

She looks mighty nice! Good job! The humming is due to the cables having just a little friction/resistance and the servo not being able to center itself. I run into it too. Adjust your...
Forum: RC Airboats
04-04-2017, 03:27 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 14,671
Posted By 1QwkSport2.5r

If you get into it more and build more boats, you...

If you get into it more and build more boats, you will probably want to get a field box. It does come in handy if running multiple boats and refueling a lot.
Forum: RC Airboats
04-04-2017, 04:35 AM
Replies: 206
Views: 14,671
Posted By 1QwkSport2.5r

I use 2-line fuel tanks. I fill the tank...

I use 2-line fuel tanks. I fill the tank through the carb line using my field box and fuel pump. The field box is a standard model airplane field box - holds my jug of fuel, fuel pump, starter,...
Forum: RC Airboats
04-03-2017, 03:12 AM
Replies: 206
Views: 14,671
Posted By 1QwkSport2.5r

The AVC system may need to be turned off in a...

The AVC system may need to be turned off in a boat. I don't believe that radio is "marine ready", so it is worth reading into things a bit to ensure there aren't any hiccups when running your boat.
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