break in started but rain stopped it
12-11-2008, 06:10 PM
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break in started but rain stopped it
i finally got my GO 3R started for the first time. I was able to get a tank through the engine but i wont be able to run anymore tanks for the rest of today because of rain. will my engine be ok if it just sits over night. i didnt run all of the fuel in the tank through the engine because i was afraid of the engine leaning out towards the end of the tank. i cant put after run oil in the engine if there is still fuel in the engine right? what should i do? is it ok to run the entire tank out? thank you for your time.
12-11-2008, 06:28 PM
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RE: break in started but rain stopped it
I wouldn't sweat it. It'll be fine for tomorrow. You could put some after run in there, but it isn't necessary. There's residual oil in the fuel that is still in the crankcase. That will keep rust at bay until tomorrow.
12-11-2008, 11:51 PM
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RE: break in started but rain stopped it
^^^^ what he said..... remember to always make sure your piston is at BTC after every run... my 7 port has nearly 9 gallons on it and i still make sure its at bdc... its a very good habit to get into.... even if a car flames out while im marshaling ill make sure it is too... but yes it will be fine without ARO for awhile.... good luck with the rest of your break in 
12-21-2008, 02:19 AM
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RE: break in started but rain stopped it
How do you put your pistons at bdc. Sorry I am new at this. If have a Losi 8 RTR should I be doing the same thing? I know its a dumb question however I am not previ to any of the knowledge. Trying to learn.
12-21-2008, 02:49 AM
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RE: break in started but rain stopped it
You can take the glow plug out and turn the engine over until the piston is at the bottom of it stroke (the farthest down it gets)..
If you just turn the flywheel you can usually feel it. If it gets really tight it's at TDC and the looses point should be BDC.
If you just turn the flywheel you can usually feel it. If it gets really tight it's at TDC and the looses point should be BDC.
12-21-2008, 05:24 PM
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RE: break in started but rain stopped it
yip... just do it by feel.... even with a cold motor you can tell when its at BDC just roll the flywheel with your finger and make sure its nice and free 
12-21-2008, 05:27 PM
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RE: break in started but rain stopped it
its rare for older motors but they do get stuck up top sometimes. as long as the flywheel is loose you're good. after run is for winter storage i thought like if the motor is going to be put up for months. its not a magic rejuvinator protectant protect-all like its marketed to be.
