Well anyway, I recently stumbled upon an old RC10GT that I used to have tons of fun with, but stopped using when the one way bearing went out. It is probably 6-7 years old. So I went out and bought the stuff I needed to get it running again, new glow plugs, glow ignitor fuel, one way bearing etc.

Anyway, my problem is that I cant get it to run for more than maybe half a tank of fuel. the engine is a 12 CV with pull start. I *think* it is overheating with the traxxas fuel the guy at the hobby shop said to use. It is 20% nitro and lists no lube amount, and they do not stock any other truck/car fuel. Is there a sure sign to tell? It always starts right up, runs good for a little, then just dies no matter where it seems Im at in the throttle and is unable to be restarted for awhile. If this is indeed the case, what can I do?

If the engine is bad(and cant be reasonably fixed), Im thinking about converting the truck to non pull start with the purchase of an engine. All I need to switch to accomidate this new style is the flywheel, engine mounts, and manifold right? Have been looking at the other threads for what kind of engine is good, and from what I see is listed, go either OS or fantom? .12 or .15? Sorry for all the questions, Im a newbie again

Thankyou for your time, its much appreciated!

John