I recently aqcuired a 10yr.old Kyosho sandmaster 10 with an O.S.10 nitro engine.
It is brand new and had 1 tank of fuel run through it 10 yrs. ago and then put on a shelf,no scratches and no dirt.
My problem is this in my anxiousness to get it running I took it out of the box added 4 drops of after run oil,turned it over by hand 3 times to lubricate,let it sit for 15 minutes added fuel 20%mix lit the plug and fired it up.It purred like a kitten for about 1 minute,then in my brilliance i tried to adjust the carb and flooded it.When i tried to start again I pulled the recoil unit off, which is cumbersome at best,
The newer units have amuch better recoil assmbly.The recoil unit is now toast so i can not attempt to relive my youth or as I tell my 12yr.old bond with him.I can not get any help at my local hobbyshop and i need the advise of the almighty forum to get back up and running.I am willing to retro fit,change to bump start,whatever but i really cant find anyone to help so any ideas are well appreciated.
By the way is 20% okay for this vehicle its what we use in my sons maximum ST pro with a torq.16.
I also have an extra torq.12 tried to retro but it just wont fit without serious mods. and i am trying to stay as close to original as possible.

Thanks and God bless,
rooferrobbie