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Forum: Car Nitro & Gas Engines
08-27-2013, 01:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 714
Posted By massenrg4

Fuel Filters? Like, dislike? Use, don't use? Brands? Opinions?

Should I be using them or not. Got the duratrax variety on my 1/10 off road basher and the jury's out on performance. It seems disrupt the engines delicate balance.
Forum: Car Nitro & Gas Engines
08-26-2013, 04:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,236
Posted By massenrg4

Cenracer, would you recommend o.s. over hpi...

Cenracer, would you recommend o.s. over hpi engines? Or vice versa? I'm replacing an engine On one of my cars and I can't Decide between those two makes. Hpi is so much less expensive. Looking...
Forum: Car Nitro & Gas Engines
08-26-2013, 12:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,236
Posted By massenrg4

o.s. claims that no well made engine should have to be sealed by owner?

I was just looking through the O.S. web site. They make this claim in their FAQs; "A well-made engine requires no special efforts by the modeler to make sure it's sealed properly. If your engine...
Forum: O.S. Engines Support
08-26-2013, 12:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 900
Posted By massenrg4

Nice. Will the tower header fit the O.S. .15...

Nice. Will the tower header fit the O.S. .15 cv-x?
Forum: RC Nitro Stadium Trucks
08-21-2013, 10:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,810
Posted By massenrg4

sjhm, I'm afraid .18 is too much power as the...

sjhm, I'm afraid .18 is too much power as the st-15 spur gear is plastic and strips rather easily.
Forum: RC Nitro Stadium Trucks
08-21-2013, 10:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,810
Posted By massenrg4

Thanks everyone. I'll look into the dymamite. ...

Thanks everyone. I'll look into the dymamite. Also, sixty, did you seal up that motor for air leaks or just run it as is?
Forum: RC Nitro Stadium Trucks
08-10-2013, 11:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,810
Posted By massenrg4

anyone here ever have a Tower Hobbies ST-15?

I've been working with one and it's now highly modified; wide rc-10 suspension, tuned pipe, full bearings and all.

What would be a good, easy to drop in engine? Mine is losing compression and...
Forum: RC Car Engines
08-10-2013, 11:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 803
Posted By massenrg4

Anyone else leaking at the front bearing?

.15 engine leaks profusely at the front bearing. It's a generic engine made for the Tower Hobbies ST-15. I know that some fuel is supposed to leak at the bearing and in fact fuel lubricates and...
Forum: RC Nitro Stadium Trucks
06-13-2011, 02:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 556
Posted By massenrg4

loctite

I know lots of people us loctite on metal to metal screw applications, but is it reversable? I'm concerned that once applied I'll not be able to unscrew without stripping. Any thoughts?

I know...
Forum: O.S. Engines Support
05-26-2011, 01:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 900
Posted By massenrg4

st-15 engine replacement

Hi Bill,

Can you suggest an O.S. engine that would be a direct drop-in replacement for the Tower Hobbies ST-15?

Thanks.</p>
Forum: Car Nitro & Gas Engines
05-25-2011, 02:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 479
Posted By massenrg4

what does it mean when.....

.....an engine manufactureruses the abreviation P.S. to indicate power output. I'm only familiar with horsepower (H.P.).

Thanks.
Forum: Car Nitro & Gas Engines
05-18-2011, 07:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 420
Posted By massenrg4

Anyone like the 0.S. 15 CV-X?

Any complaints on this thing? Anyone using it?

Thanks.
Forum: Car Nitro & Gas Engines
05-18-2011, 03:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 501
Posted By massenrg4

RE: Anyone like the NitroStar T3.0?

I'd like to agree that the o.s. cv-x is good. I've owned an O.S. .12 and the thing was solid.

But the complaints on the .15 cv-x are that that unusual "heat vent" cylinder head doesn't cool as...
Forum: RC Nitro Stadium Trucks
05-18-2011, 07:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 466
Posted By massenrg4

Anyone like the NitroStar T3.0?

Is this thing anygood? I've heard some complaints on the T15.
Looking for a direct drop in replacement on my Tower HobbiesST-15. I've considered the OS...
Forum: Car Nitro & Gas Engines
05-18-2011, 07:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 501
Posted By massenrg4

Anyone like the NitroStar T3.0?

Is this thing anygood? I've heard some complaints on the T15.
Looking for a direct drop in replacement on my Tower HobbiesST-15. I've considered the OS .15cv-x but users say it runs too hot.
Thanks.
Forum: Car Nitro & Gas Engines
05-10-2011, 09:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 695
Posted By massenrg4

RE: Hit wide open throttle today and......

The bottom 1/8 of the coil is kinda baked and grey looking. What do you think? I'm getting sick now thinking about it. I've always told myself I'd never overheat a motor.

I did richen it a bit and...
Forum: Car Nitro & Gas Engines
05-10-2011, 08:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 695
Posted By massenrg4

Hit wide open throttle today and......

Hit wide open throttle today and the engine slowed down and died! I'm hoping I didn't cook it. I'm running at the same mixture settings I've used for ages.

Could it have been the plug? Examined...
Forum: Car Nitro & Gas Engines
05-10-2011, 07:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 826
Posted By massenrg4

RE: Tower Terror Engine

I'd try leaning the HSN believe it or not. The HSN affects the mixture at all rpms, including idle. If you lean the HSN a little then richen the LSN you might achieve that delicate, crutial balance...
Forum: RC Nitro Stadium Trucks
04-01-2011, 01:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 580
Posted By massenrg4

Best paint/won't chip

Relatively new to RC. Leaning as I go. Any advice on types of paint for the lexan bodies that won't chip? I've rolled my truck quite a few times now and as the body flexes the paint is just chipping...
Forum: Redcat Racing Support
03-25-2011, 01:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,619
Posted By massenrg4

why is Redcat so inexpensive?

I've been looking at gettinga new nitro vehicle and redcat seems to be the most modestly priced stuff around. Is it inferior? Why so cheap?

Thanks.
Forum: Car Nitro & Gas Engines
03-13-2011, 09:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 676
Posted By massenrg4

any trick for cold engines/chilly mornings?

My engine is a pain to start on chilly mornings; and it doesn't run consistently until a tank or two has been put through it. Then it runs great!

Anyone have any tricks for warming up a cold block...
Forum: RC Nitro Stadium Trucks
03-11-2011, 12:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 618
Posted By massenrg4

When do you change clutch shoes?

What's should one look for while inspecting clutch shoes? What kind of wear is normal, and what signals the need to replace shoes?

My rc seems to be reving abnormally very high with not much top...
Forum: RC Nitro Stadium Trucks
03-04-2011, 10:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,019
Posted By massenrg4

Do you guys clean your bearings?

Do you guys clean your wheel bearings? If so how often? What technique? What chemicals?

Thanks.
Forum: Car Nitro & Gas Engines
03-04-2011, 10:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 568
Posted By massenrg4

RE: I need guidance

I've got to thank you guys who've responded. It's cool to know that there are people on here who actually post advice as opposed to people like me who only post complaints about my model! Thank you....
Forum: Car Nitro & Gas Engines
03-03-2011, 04:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 568
Posted By massenrg4

I need guidance

I've now posted several times trying to resolve engine issues on a Tower Hobbies ST-15. It has a generic .15.

Issue:

The engine starts easily. It idles and accelerates normally. However, it...
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