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Need a little help please.


Kennaz32

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Hi sorry if this is long winded as this is my first post on here. I bought my petrol car about 5 years ago, used it a hand full of times before it ended up in my loft for the past 3 years. I've decided to get it out the loft as I want to get back in to using it again but pretty much don't know where to start.

There a million question that I feel I need to ask, we'll not a million but you know what I mean.

A, does the car need looked at (serviced) to make sure everything is still in working order?

B, does the fuel I have a shelf life and will it be no good now?

C, will the glow start and plug still work ok? (I've got it plugged in to charge and the light is still showing red on the plug) Can't remember if it turns to green off not when fully charged

I would have taking back to the shop in Whitley Bay where I bought it for him just to get it all sorted so it was back up and running but I believe the shop has since closed down and not sure where the next closest one is.

Any comment to help me out would be appreciated

Thanks again

Stu.

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Stu, this is a nitro I take it?

YES, remove all old fuel.

YES, change all tubing.

Remove the glow plug and see if it glows - if YES, then its fine.

How is the 'pinch'?

How was the engine left - TDC (top dead centre) on full pinch or BDC (free moving)? Could have an effect.

How is the clutch?

Check out the chassis - bearings free moving?

How is/are the diffs? Tight? Slack? Clicking / Slipping?

How are the shocks? O-ring seals might have fatigued after a long time and shock oil may have leaked.

 

A few things to think about.

Al.

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