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Old 02-23-2008, 10:31 PM
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[b]hey guys im having the hardest time trying to tune my SH .18 but no matter what i do nothing works it either diees or i has no power, i got it to run pretty good it would go to almost top speeed but it has slow acceleration im having trouble geting the air and fuel mixture right what should i do i might if i get a chance send a video and let you guys see for your self. if any siggestions it would be greatly appreciated.
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blue smoke or no?...outside temp?..were is your adj screw currently at? temp at plug while running?
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i will count my setting on the needles to let you know tomorrow, i dont know off hand but 2 1/2 out on the high needle is always a good staring point for any nitro but the low needles are very different from brand to brand and it sounds like your low end needle needs some adjustment.
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not sure the temp but blue smoke at low speed
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high speed needle is too lean. i've been there with my vx18...i thought it was an air leak
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EUREKA!!!!!!!! it is fixed i was runningit today and happend to look at the top of the glowplug and gas was spitting out of it i changed the plug tuned it and its runnning great thanks for the help.
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good, all the problems should be that easy to fix.

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