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Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
07-16-2008, 04:09 PM
Replies: 2,389
Views: 288,501
Posted By cruisingcomet

RE: THE UNOFFICIAL SHOCKWAVE 36 THREAD

ORIGINAL: weathervane

I put an OS glow plug in my SW36 and it did not run real well.


Thanks for your response

I dont think I can get the Dynamite glow plugs here in the UK - O.S....
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
07-13-2008, 11:46 AM
Replies: 2,389
Views: 288,501
Posted By cruisingcomet

RE: THE UNOFFICIAL SHOCKWAVE 36 THREAD

Hi Everyone

Been away from here for sometime..

However Ive just got myself a Shockwave 36 & have to say im thoroughly impressed with it, this is a quality boat & im wondering why I ever...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
03-19-2008, 11:19 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,689
Posted By cruisingcomet

RE: Miss Vegas Starting Tips

This is becoming confusing [sm=spinnyeyes.gif] :D

But I get where you're all coming from!
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
03-19-2008, 03:05 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,689
Posted By cruisingcomet

RE: Miss Vegas Starting Tips

Quote: glennb2006

Don't forget - our gallons are different sizes from the US ones!


Quote: piper_chuck

Just remember that is one quart plus one gallon. If you put one quart of oil...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
03-18-2008, 07:14 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,689
Posted By cruisingcomet

RE: Miss Vegas Starting Tips

Thanks for your advice....

1 quart to a gallon is straight forward enough even for me! :D
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
03-18-2008, 04:55 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,689
Posted By cruisingcomet

RE: Miss Vegas Starting Tips

Thanks.. I jut checked the link for the Sig Castor oil & after checking their international distribution page it turns out there could be a stockist in my area, i will contact them & find out if they...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
03-17-2008, 08:40 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,689
Posted By cruisingcomet

RE: Miss Vegas Starting Tips

Yes, it has crossed my mind.. Which is why I've asked the guys i got the fuel from if they can get me some of the byron lube booster to add to the fuel to richen up the oil side. I did understand...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
03-15-2008, 07:19 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,689
Posted By cruisingcomet

RE: Miss Vegas Starting Tips

Weird about the O'Donnel fuel your end too.. I really wanted to use O'Donnell fuel because of the reputation so was really dissapointed when it turned out to be bad. (the guy i bought it from said...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
03-15-2008, 05:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,009
Posted By cruisingcomet

RE: Nitro Filling Gun Question

Yes thats what I currently do but find the bottles tend only to half fill, so im manually pouring into the bottles.. just need a steady hand! :D A pump sounds good.. guess I misunderstood the trigger...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
03-14-2008, 03:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,009
Posted By cruisingcomet

RE: Nitro Filling Gun Question

I thought it might be handy for extracting fuel from the gallon containers.. I find it quite fiddly pouring from the gallon container into those silly fuel bottles, i just thought the fuel would draw...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
03-14-2008, 10:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,009
Posted By cruisingcomet

Nitro Filling Gun Question

Im just curious if anyone here is familar with or uses a Fastrax "Fast Fueller" Fast Nitro-filling Gun ?

As pictured here:...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
03-14-2008, 08:07 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,689
Posted By cruisingcomet

RE: Miss Vegas Starting Tips

Thanks for all the PM's regarding my earlier post Re: props from a certain company!
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
03-13-2008, 07:18 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,689
Posted By cruisingcomet

RE: Miss Vegas Starting Tips

Thanks....

I do have an aquacraft grimracer prop 40 x 52/3 (Fits SV27)

Not even sure it would fit the vegas & even if it did I wouldnt havnt a clue how to go about balancing it!

...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
03-13-2008, 03:18 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,689
Posted By cruisingcomet

RE: Miss Vegas Starting Tips

Can anyone recomend a good upgrade prop to replace the Miss Vegas stock item?

Do Octura have any that are suitable?
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
03-13-2008, 02:37 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,689
Posted By cruisingcomet

RE: Miss Vegas Starting Tips

(I Posted an update yesterday but for some reason its no longer here? [sm=spinnyeyes.gif])

Anyway I just wanted to thank all you guys for your help & support over the last week...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
03-11-2008, 01:41 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,689
Posted By cruisingcomet

RE: Miss Vegas Starting Tips

I dont think the tank is leaking that I can see.. thanks for the starting tips, will try the Byron fuel & see what happens.

Regards
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
03-11-2008, 10:49 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,689
Posted By cruisingcomet

RE: Miss Vegas Starting Tips

Hi f16man

Yes its a new engine, New Miss Vegas straight out of the box infact..

Not sure how the compression is, with the glowplug removed the engine moves feely, with the glow plug back...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
03-11-2008, 04:03 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,689
Posted By cruisingcomet

RE: Miss Vegas Starting Tips

I contacted O'Donnell yesterday asking if the fuel I have (Re: O'Donnell 30% Nitro Race Fuel) is suitable for use in the Miss Vegas, as I was having starting issues & got the following response:-
...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
03-10-2008, 03:07 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,689
Posted By cruisingcomet

RE: Miss Vegas Starting Tips

Hi again Glenn

I thought as long as the plug glowed bright orange then all was well too. I was just searching the web & read someplace that it needs to glow orange then white, that's why i...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
03-08-2008, 12:09 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,689
Posted By cruisingcomet

RE: Miss Vegas Starting Tips

Great line Jerry! :D

I have thought about asking the store for assistance, trouble is when I say it's local its actually around 50 miles from my home & to be truthfull the guys in the store come...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
03-07-2008, 04:23 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,689
Posted By cruisingcomet

RE: Miss Vegas Starting Tips

Hi Glen

No.. not moved fuel tank or anything, but will try a smaller amount of fuel next time, have been filling the tank & leaving a small gap at the top as per the vegas manual.

Yes.. Im...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
03-07-2008, 04:12 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,689
Posted By cruisingcomet

RE: Miss Vegas Starting Tips

Many thanks Jerry, will give that a go.
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
03-07-2008, 01:26 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,689
Posted By cruisingcomet

RE: Miss Vegas Starting Tips

Thanks but that was the first thing i done.. ie download the manual, im unable to find any reference to adjusting the low speed idle needle though, (unless ive missed it) except where it says to...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
03-07-2008, 11:22 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,689
Posted By cruisingcomet

RE: Miss Vegas Starting Tips

Hey MissHydro

Funny Yeah.. Ive been tempted trust me! [sm=idea.gif]

So annoying especially as it fired up a couple of times, but nothing since!

I might get a starter as "Jerry Dunlap"...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
03-07-2008, 03:21 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,689
Posted By cruisingcomet

RE: Miss Vegas Starting Tips

Thanks for the tips, hoping to try again at the weekend so will let you know how I get on!

Im wondering about the fuel myself, but then again it has started on a couple of occasions so maybe...
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