Community
Search
Notices
RC 1/8th Scale Buggies Discuss the ever popular category of 1/8th scale rc buggies in this forum!

Problem when changing fuel

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-28-2008 | 12:59 PM
  #1  
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: , POLAND
Default Problem when changing fuel

I used 20% fuel with 18% synthetic oil and my buggy, Kyosho inferno dx, was running good but i decided to change fuel - special for buggies, also 20 % but containing 10% E.D.L 2 oil.

Unfortunately my buggy started to have difficulties even to move an inch...after 5 tanks it runs but acceleration is very slow, revs are low and HSN must be opened only 2 and 1/2 turns from closed position whereas on previous fuel it was 3 and 1/4 turns and even that it performed much better.

Is there any way to make this car go on this fuel or i should get back to the previous fuel?
Old 08-28-2008 | 01:31 PM
  #2  
slayerphonics's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 2,384
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Daytona Beach, FL
Default RE: Problem when changing fuel

Just sounds like you need to lean it out,

But if your more comfortable with your previous fuel stick with it. If it works why change it?

Old 08-29-2008 | 06:06 AM
  #3  
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: , POLAND
Default RE: Problem when changing fuel

But if i lean out won't it damage the engine or it can be opened only 2 or even less turns? I read that this fuel is better but probably not for my engine...anyway thanks for help
Old 08-29-2008 | 07:10 AM
  #4  
slayerphonics's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 2,384
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Daytona Beach, FL
Default RE: Problem when changing fuel

how many turns out on the needle doesn't really matter,

Always tune to performance, and if there is blue smoke.

Each fuel is going to require diffrent needle settings.
Old 08-29-2008 | 09:59 AM
  #5  
Allan Aguilar's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 434
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Chang Huwa, TAIWAN
Default RE: Problem when changing fuel

You need to retune all your needle settings and change your glow plugs. Turn your HSN clockwise until it stops, then turn it counter clockwise 4 times, restart your engine, run the buggy. If you feel it is too lean, turn the HSN counter clockwise again, otherwise, turn the HSN clockwise to richen the settings. Once you notice the engine responds to your inputs as expected, retune your LSN until you get it right.

I used different fuels of different brands, nitro and oil content, including helicopter and airplane fuels. Everything works well, it is only a matter of retuning the carb settings.
Old 08-29-2008 | 11:16 AM
  #6  
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Easthampton, MA
Default RE: Problem when changing fuel


ORIGINAL: Allan Aguilar

You need to retune all your needle settings and change your glow plugs. Turn your HSN clockwise until it stops, then turn it counter clockwise 4 times, restart your engine, run the buggy. If you feel it is too lean, turn the HSN counter clockwise again, otherwise, turn the HSN clockwise to richen the settings.
you ment HSN clockwise to lean the settings right? LOL
Old 08-30-2008 | 11:23 AM
  #7  
mentorman's Avatar
Senior Member
My Feedback: (2)
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 645
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Loomis, CA
Default RE: Problem when changing fuel

Because you switched to a fuel with LESS oil and more of a combustible product in it, it will be rich. Yes clockwise to lean, just retune and go, both high and low end. Even if the needles are a 1/2 turn out, no worries as long as its tuned right.
Old 09-01-2008 | 12:37 PM
  #8  
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: , POLAND
Default RE: Problem when changing fuel

I've just finished running the buggy and now it works great so thanks you all again for help (burned few tanks while mainly leaning the engine and finally found good setting)

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.