idle help
 

hey guys, i got a rc10 gt with a brand new stock motor AE.15, I broke it in then I couldn't get it running right so I took it to the local hobby shop and they got it running for me. They said I still need to adjust the idle though. My problem is that my engine starts fine idles really high then when it gets to temperature it still runs like a bat out of hell but the idle continually drops until it stalls. I've adjusted the screw so the idle was higher but its just way too high for my liking to keep it running.
Thanks

RE: idle help
 

Check if its an air leak around the carb, exhaust pressure line or nozzle is dirty. You know just look for cracks

RE: idle help
 

your idle should be set so the car doesn't move when it's idling. if you need it higher to start it, just adjust the throttle trim. as for air leaks, there are plenty of videos on youtube of how to check for them/seal them if you can't see any with just looking

RE: idle help
 

I have to hold the brakes no matter what idle setting it is at. I have been trying for like a week now to get it to sit still and idle but it just wont happen. I've also checked for air leaks and i got nothing so far

RE: idle help
 

check your clutch spring/shoes for draging..

RE: idle help
 

Sounds like it's running lean on LSN. When you stop the truck after a couple passes, pinch the fuel line close to the carb. If it dies right away, it's too lean. It should idle up for about 3 seconds, then die. If it takes longer, it's too rich. When you adjust the Idle speed needle, adjust it so there is an opening of about 1/16 of an inch with the throttle closed.

+1 on checking the clutch shoes and springs as well. If they are dragging, then the truck will move at idle.

Also check to see, when you release the throttle and the servo returns to neutral, is the carb linkage binding at all or moving smoothly? This could create an issue as well.

Here's a tip I use, when you check the linkages, set your brakes so they engage slightly with the servo at neutral. It helps me to keep good control over the truck when I release the throttle. Just don't set it so they engage too hard, or you will have a problem keeping it under control.