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Forum: Car Nitro & Gas Engines
09-30-2005, 08:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 44,849
Posted By lordcontrary

RE: Nitro engine temp check... when? how?

Hey I'm back ( the original poster )... I agree -interesting thread!

I just got finished rebuilding from a wreck ( 75 bucks )... strangely I only damaged engine parts... fuel tank, engine carb &...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
09-27-2005, 04:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,033
Posted By lordcontrary

"standard" compatible rc car parts

I need for example... "turnbuckles" for my RS4 3 EVO.

In the search for parts I either must buy from HPI or a part from another company that makes an exact part for my exact model.

I...
Forum: RC On Road Nitro Cars
09-24-2005, 07:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 357
Posted By lordcontrary

Damaged parts on HPI RS4 3 EVO... suggested replacements...

Well I did it finally... thru a combination of... bad... handling, speed, location, luck & yes, stupidity... I managed to render my RS4 useless.

I drove it UNDER a dumpster with say 2" of...
Forum: Car Nitro & Gas Engines
09-15-2005, 04:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 44,849
Posted By lordcontrary

RE: Nitro engine temp check... when? how?

okay what is magical about the half a tank mark... and yes I have noticed that if your engine isn't tuned right... half a tank is usually where you'll notice... so...

What is it about that tank...
Forum: Car Nitro & Gas Engines
09-04-2005, 10:34 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 44,849
Posted By lordcontrary

RE: Nitro engine temp check... when? how?

Okay then...

So the basic point is, I am testing the cooling features of the engine ( heat sink... engine heat sink mounts ) for there effectiveness as well.

If my engine at full throttle...
Forum: Car Nitro & Gas Engines
09-03-2005, 06:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 44,849
Posted By lordcontrary

Nitro engine temp check... when? how?

Okay, I want to make sure my engine temp isn't too high... got a gauge but eh... under what conditions do I test it.

If I run it around at high speed I'll heat it up but it's also cooling off at...
Forum: RC On Road Nitro Cars
09-03-2005, 06:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 634
Posted By lordcontrary

RE: RS4 Tranny prob, not switching to second!

This thread seems to apply to me as well and I have a related question...

...my rs4 shifts... but I'm just not sure how to judge WHEN it should shift... my opinion -I think it shifts too...
Forum: RC Regional Racers & Bashers
08-30-2005, 07:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 373
Posted By lordcontrary

on road tracks near wilkes-barre scranton pa?

Well subject says it all...

wilkes-barre / scranton pa... any on road tracks nearby?
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
08-30-2005, 07:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 589
Posted By lordcontrary

RE: On road racing areas ( not tracks )

Road outside my house... ha!

Two narrow for two way traffic ( full size cars )... and eh... used for two way traffic.
Not only that, used as church parking...
so eh... Nope that wont...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
08-30-2005, 10:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 589
Posted By lordcontrary

On road racing areas ( not tracks )

Okay I finally got my RS4 up to speed ( sort of )... I can't do any more adjusting cause any faster and I'll run out of road!

I now realize I need a new place to play. The minute it hits second...
Forum: RC On Road Nitro Cars
08-29-2005, 06:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 518
Posted By lordcontrary

Dirt and Grime

Okay... first RC Nitro car ever... finally tuned Hi speed needle... WOW ZOOOOOM! :) Very Happy! HPI RS4 3 EVO... sweet. Okay, so I finally got to the point I could open this baby up. ...and I...
Forum: Car Nitro & Gas Engines
08-23-2005, 07:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,774
Posted By lordcontrary

RE: fuel line wont stay primed...

Well it appears "too lean" is indeed the problem... thanks...

Today went horrible... then great.

I tried to run the car as I left it the day before and ran smack into same problem as...
Forum: Car Nitro & Gas Engines
08-22-2005, 09:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,774
Posted By lordcontrary

RE: fuel line wont stay primed...

Well, I was going to redo all the fuel tubing anyhow... I would prefer something with more transparency than what came in the box.

...and ofnaliebreqts... thanks for the heat observation... It...
Forum: Car Nitro & Gas Engines
08-22-2005, 08:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,774
Posted By lordcontrary

RE: fuel line wont stay primed...

Hmmm... good place to start.

That explains a bit... It basically starves itself when the temp gets to high...

...but then why can I not reprime it? ( granted I have only attempted this...
Forum: Car Nitro & Gas Engines
08-22-2005, 07:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,774
Posted By lordcontrary

fuel line wont stay primed...

Newbie ( 2 days old in fact )...

Car - HPI RS4 3 EVO...

Going down the list in breaking in the engine... ran two tanks at idle... no probs.

Now doing slow runs... and I keep hitting...
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