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Old 08-07-2003, 12:02 AM
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Hi I just bought a brand new t-maxx 2.5 and I broke it in acording to the book. I run traxxas top fuel and am running factory settings.I am also running with the body off to get more air flow but she still overheats and dies after about 3-4 minutes Ive tried everything please help !!
Old 08-07-2003, 01:03 AM
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richen the high speed needle. the factory settings are only a starting point. the needles must be adjusted EVERY time the car is run. every thing from humidity to altitude affects the engine
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when I try to richen it , it just bogs out and stutters. It is smoking really blue. Runs very sluggish
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Old 08-07-2003, 01:35 PM
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check the low speed and idle too, and then be sure the air filter is clean.

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