HELP!! another smartech engine problem
 

i need help please!!
im new to nitro buggies (and to this forum) and im having trouble with my
winner sport engine.
firstly it starts 1st or 2nd time but after i take the glow plug off it
dies.
it spits alot of fuel out of the exhaust, if i do get it going, it barely
moves.
and also, when i look into the carb with the air filter out, the hole in the
barrel is not in the centre, it is off to the right so when the throttles is
fully open, about a 1/4 of the hole is still covered.

ive set the main needle to about 2 1/2 turns and the low speed needle to 1
turn as it said on here.

it used to run quite well but i figured out it was running way too hot but
it doesnt work with these settings

thanks in advance

RE: HELP!! another smartech engine problem
 

hi try re tuning your engine from factory settings also how long have you had your plug in your engine.

RE: HELP!! another smartech engine problem
 

its ok now. i took it to my lhs and they corrected the carb hole problem, tuned it (i think i set the low speed needle incorectly) and fitted a hotter glow plug. it does run quite hot tho but there is a constant stream of smoke so i guess its fine. thanks for replying anyways.;)

RE: HELP!! another smartech engine problem
 

hi. i got a smartech winner with a .15 engine with that black cooler head. it runs really hot and i want to know if a HPI T-15 engine cooler head can fit my engine.
:D

thanks

RE: HELP!! another smartech engine problem
 

If it runs good, why are you concerned about how hot it is?

RE: HELP!! another smartech engine problem
 

bcos i want it cooler:eek:

RE: HELP!! another smartech engine problem
 

Keep in mind that cooler isn't always better. If your engine is too cool it will not run right or have as long a life. Some engines simply run hot. Tune it so it performs well and don't worry. Before you go and start swapping parts have you considered the amount of airflow that the head is getting? maybe you need ot cut a new hole in the body to promote better airflow.

Just a thought.

Enjoymentboy

RE: HELP!! another smartech engine problem
 

I just bought a smartech touring car and i cant get the darn thing to start does anyone have any suggestions

RE: HELP!! another smartech engine problem
 

hey people...need to tune my smartech engine...have no temp gun.

the car is not staying idle and i need to tune the high speed needle and low speed needle......


TIPS? and HELP[:o]

RE: HELP!! another smartech engine problem
 

thay suck.

RE: HELP!! another smartech engine problem
 

you may think so i've got like 2 gallons through my magic wheel with no broken parts and not becasue i drive it nicley. it starts on the first pull and is quick. as far as the carb goes the hole not in centered is the linkage. mine runs at close to 300 degrees but runs great with plenty of smoke so it's not a big deal. E_V, when you say it doesn't idle do you meen it stalls as soon as it starts or when you hit the gas. if it just won't idle and is being broken in it's just tight. heat it up with a heat gun or hair drier and that should help to break it in. if it stalls when you give it gas lean the high speed needle a little bit. once you get it broke in and running. get it up to temp and lean out the high speed needle until it runs smooth at full throtle without flaming out. then pinch the feed line and it should idle the same for 3 seconds. if it takes longer then lean the low speed needle until it does. it it stalls right away then richen it a little. it will probably run a little hotter then some engines mine does. it runs hotter then my fantom and my .21 engine in my 1/8 buggy. just make sure there is plenty of smoke and you'll be fine. i hope this helps. i don't pretend to be an expert but that is what i did and i never had a problem with mine. good luck.

RE: HELP!! another smartech engine problem
 

well not to be funny but about ten minuets ago my engin of the same car was overheating and hear seased i managed to un sease by twisting the drive shaft it has now seased agin anyone got some advice please

RE: HELP!! another smartech engine problem
 

Your engine will tend to stall when it is too cold. Make sure you warm up your engine fully (to 200+degreesF) before you gas it. If you gas it when the engine is still cold, it will stall.

Also, don't take the glow driver off of the glow plug for about 2min (or until the engine warms up fully).

RE: HELP!! another smartech engine problem
 

that was my first nitro vehicle. its a piece of ****! just get a savage or revo or jato or something