a table to solve common problems (for newbies)
 

i hope this helps some ppl


Description of Problem

Cause of Problem -- Solution of Problem

Engine will not start

Out of fuel -- Fill tank with fuel
Wrong type or poor quality fuel -- Replace fuel
Carburetor not primed --Prime carburetor
Glow heater not charged -- Charge glow heater
Bad glow plug -- Replace glow plug
Engine flooded -- See Flooding
Engine too hot --Allow engine to cool
Carburetor set incorrectly -- Readjust carburetor
Blocked exhaust -- Clean or remove debris from exhaust system
Air filter clogged -- Remove and clean air filter


Starter will not retract

Broken spring -- Replace recoil assembly


Starter hard to pull

Engine is flooded -- See flooding
Engine is seized or locked up -- Take engine apart


Engine starts then stalls

Idle set to low -- Increase idle speed
Bad glow plug -- Replace with new
Low-speed mixture too "rich" -- "Lean" low-speed mixture
Low fuel tank pressure -- Check for blockage in fuel pressure line.
Engine overheated -- Allow engine to cool down


Engine sluggish or poor performance

High-speed mixture set to "rich" -- Lean out high-speed mixture
Leaking glow plug -- Tighten or replace glow plug
Bad glow plug -- Replace glow plug
Old or dirty fuel -- Replace with new fuel
Carburetor dirty or blocked -- Clean carburetor, check for blockage
Engine overheating -- Stop running and richen fuel mixture
Slipper clutch set too loose -- Tighten slipper clutch
Tires not glued/wheel pins fell out -- Glue tires/replace wheel pins
Engine over geared -- Use lower gearing
Bound up drive train -- Check drive train, and make it free
Engine worn out -- Replace piston/sleeve and check connecting rod


Engine overheating

High-speed mixture to lean -- Richen high-speed mixture (counter-clockwise)
Cooling air flow is blocked -- Cut holes in body to allow air flow
Nitro content too high -- Run nitro content between 10-20%
Fuel not containing correct lubricants -- Purchase a higher quality fuel
Excessive load on the engine -- Check for bound up drive train
Low-speed mixture too lean -- Richen low-speed mixture


Engine stutters or hesitates

High or low-speed mixture too lean -- Richen high first then low
Engine overheated -- Stop engine and let it cool down
Bad glow plug -- Replace with new


Engine stall as soon as you give it gas

Bad glow plug -- Replace with new
Low-speed mixture too lean -- Richen low-speed mixture
High-speed too rich -- Lean high-speed mixture


Engine stalls when I let go of throttle

Idle set too low -- Increase idle
Engine stalls for no apparent reason
Bad glow plug -- Replace with new
Engine overheated -- Shut off and let cool down, richen high-speed
Debris in fuel line -- Remove and retry
Poor fuel tank pressure -- Check hose foe clogging

RE: a table to solve common problems (for newbies)
 

Q do my tyres need pumping up ( unbelievably common question asked )

A. no they have a foam insert , but the tyre does need to be superglued to the wheel.

Dann

RE: a table to solve common problems (for newbies)
 

alot of those are no-brainers...i mean...common sense...not just newbie...lol

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lol that is true

but some people dont know what to do, so i hope this helps a few of them

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Just because the pull start won't retract doen't mean it is broken all you have to do is move the flywheel. Other than that it seems like a good job.

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here is a question i get alot, so i can just go by gas at the gas station and use it? answer is--no u dumbass
also alot of questions i get asked when i drive it
can i drive it? answer-no
why not? i can buy it at walmart answer--ok go by one then


lmao i hate those questions

RE: a table to solve common problems (for newbies)
 

ya some need to use the search on their tool bar? i was there once and didnt know how easy you caN snatch the info off the web (oops did i say snatch...lol) there are some great forums out there.

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also the idiots who ask why i stopped driving, to which i reply the batteries are flat.

"but isnt it a petrol one?" NAH ***** SHERLOCK

Dann

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These both are incorrect. All modern Fuel's for RC Cars contain proper lubricants.
Also who told you running higher nitro add's heat? Thats totally bogus and false. If anything when using a low content nitro you run your engine leaner which causes it to produce more heat.

Your Writting this for Newbies right? So your Nitro uses Gas? That line should say Engine stalls as soon as you open throttle.
Also you mention nothing about Roto Start or Ez Start Issue's. Traxxas and HPI sell more RC's than any other companies on the market. You should cover those 2 items. Pull Starts are garbage and cheap. Also since it's for newbies toss in that for Traxxas they should run Traxxas Top Fuel. Since it's about the only fuel runs worth a crap in the 2.5's. Plus #1 issue with 2.5 tuning problems is cause of using a oddball fuel.

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actually running the engine with 10% fuel doesnt make the engine hotter because it still contains the proper amount of oil's for that content of nitro, so it cools down correctly, and the engine wont run leaner with less nitro, it will still run like any other fuel,, all 10% does is make the engine power less then you would have it with 20%, i have ran 30%,20%,16%,10%, and im telling you, running 20% and 30% makes it hotter, and run leaner, but you are right that he wrong, the fuel you buy contains the proper amount of lubrication, it has been tested, on bottle or jug of fuel it will say what it is for, so meaning it was tested for those conditions

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running higher nitro content= runs cooler ITS A FACT!

you cant just go up in the %nitro if your motor isnt shimmed for it. usually 20% is good but these smaller mills need a shim (usually) to run 30%. w/ higher nitro content it takes less fuel so you actually richen up the needle -so in theory you are running cooler. the plug makes a diff also.

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If your running hotter with 20% fuel than 10% somethings not set right on your engine. I run 33% and mine are *****g temps of 200-210 in 100degree days. Nitro is a cool burning fuel...the more content the cooler it burns. Google it :D

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Just a side note : OS 12 CV-R and Max series are rated at 40% before shims :D , according to the manual.

Dann

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it is a COLD fuel, just spill some on your had - its cold.....dam dann i didnt know that, thats crazy

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its just like alcohol

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yeh the CV-R likes a buit of nitro :D

Dann

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Badz,

Associated Electronics states that, " Overheating is caused by the following errors: excessive nitro content in the fuel." So, too much nitro does add heat.

You can check it out here for yourself:

http://www.teamassociated.com/basics.../QuikStart.pdf

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haaaaaa! talk about no F***n duh!
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my fav: " Out of fuel -- Fill tank with fuel "http://www.smileys.ws/smls/laughing/00000016.gif
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RE: a table to solve common problems (for newbies)
 

when im running alot of oil is coming out of my pipe..im running an os 18 cvr..can anyone tell me why..and also it boggs out in high speed

RE: a table to solve common problems (for newbies)
 

lean high speed one hour and try it