Popular Post Monstrous Posted November 25, 2006 Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2006 Well it seems a new Petrol Owner is appearing every week here and they all have questions about their new models, which isn't a problem, only they tend to be the same questions. To save us members going mad i thought it would be a good idea to make a thread with some petrol F.A.Q's so new owners can inform themselves on what to do, so here goes... What Should I Upgrade First On My Marder? The Most important upgrade for these beasties is an Alloy gear carrier. The stock one is plastic and tends to round itself out in the middle due to the torque from the engine. They're not hard to fit and once done will save you from a spoiled outing. Another Important upgrade would be a Steel pinion gear. The stock, like the gear carrier, is plastic on a standard marder and is prone to stripping it's teeth under stress, not hard to fit, just 2 grub screws. To protect the Gears from stones, twigs and small animals a Plastic gear cover is recommended. Will stop all the bits and bobs lodging themselves between the gears and stripping the teeth. A not so important, but highly recommended upgrade is Front Cable Brakes. Unless you are running around a 5 acre field the stock brake is next to useless if you need to stop in a hurry, the front brakes will improve the stopping power no end and will stop you killing the neighbour's dog down the park. Finally a cheap and cheerful upgrade is a Air filter sock. These prevent dirt and muck entering the carb through the filter, they can always be found on ebay and are pretty cheap. Also remember to oil your filter foam too! You can also add a Pull start cover to help keep the dust out. Petrol - Oil Mix A petrol - oil mix guide can be found here. Most on this forum use Castrol A747 as its good value for money and widely available in most motorbike shops. Carb Settings A detailed Carb setting guide can be found here. if you bought your Car new, then a sheet similar to this should come with it. I Want More Speed Now once you've broken in you car, thrown it around a field and had the most fun you'll ever have with an Rc you'll probably be wanting more speed. An FG Tuned pipe will settle you hunger for speed but a Samb pipe will put a big big big smile on your face. Also for a cheaper option try changing the gearing, i run 19/44 gearing on my marder and find i get the same acceleration as stock gearing but better top end. Also Upgrade engines can be bought, the largest being a 30.5cc oneil engine. You will find alot of upgrade engines on ebay, 27cc, 28cc and 29cc are all usually floating around ebay and can be had for as little as £145. Maintenance So you've had a good hours running around your local park, the car is filthy and you're wondering what you do next. First of all clean the majority of the dirt off, remove grass that has found its way into driveshafts and gears. Turn the car upside down and get all the stones out, it's all common sense really. Long term maintenance consists of changing the piston ring, not too hard to do if you know what you're doing. Be sure to buy the right ring for the capacity and make of your engine, some are thicker than others and will not seat correctly in the groove on the piston. Remove the plastic covers, exhaust and plug cap. Next take the carb and airfilter off, it's easier to see what's going on then. Carefully unscrew the 2 head bolts, being careful not to strip the heads. Gently lift off the head and check the barrel for scores or marks, it should be fine if you are using a good oil and decent filter. find the gap in the ring and pull the two sides apart, expanding the ring, then remove it from the piston. Now it is basically the reverse of the above, but when putting the new ring on, make sure the notch in the ring lines up with the notch in the piston or you will score the barrel. For the first 15-30 minutes when running the new ring, just take it easy and let it bed in Well i think that's everything covered for a new owner, I hope this will prove handy for newcomers and will save the weekly newcomer thread, but by all means say hello if you're a proud new owner, and get some piccy's up!! 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover Man Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 Nice work there mate DAVE. PS. What should i change first on my pajero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monstrous Posted November 25, 2006 Author Share Posted November 25, 2006 PS. What should i change first on my pajero The Driver 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover Man Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 The Driver Nice reply there mate DAVE. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesChatz Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 Nice guide Monstrous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingGangGooly Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 Thank you for the guide. Gear Carrier on order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drbacardi Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 good guide :good:mmmm bigger engine,,more money to spend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_t Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 The Driver haha what a comeback! nice one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefshark Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 would the bits for the marder apply to a fg stadium truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drbacardi Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 would the bits for the marder apply to a fg stadium truck not sure on that one,is it a dif chassis on the truck am sure someone will def know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallman28 Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 would the bits for the marder apply to a fg stadium truck Most of them! The rear end it all the same with the exception of the shocks,the ST has two per wheel and the gearing is also slightly different. The front on the ST is quite a bit different to the Marder,the ST has twin shocks on the front as well but the front arms are also different along with the front uprights and the axles and drive squares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefshark Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 cool so can you get disc brakes for the stadium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallman28 Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 cool so can you get disc brakes for the stadium You can indeed,part number 6250/3 The also recommend using alloy front uprights to fit the brake calipers to,you dont have to use them but the stock ones are plastic and I suppose there is a very slim chance you could rip the caliper off the plastic uprights. The alloy uprights are something like £65 and the brakes are £100(ish) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefshark Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 cool cheers will get the fg towards the end of this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vectra Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 cool cheers will get the fg towards the end of this year Thats being a bit optimystic.. rofl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefshark Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 what do you mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Custard Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 (edited) with regards to the FG engine sheet, on the needle settings it says for example 1.25 turns, whats the .25? a quatre turn? Edited April 27, 2007 by Captain Custard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEE69 Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 yes .25 is a 1/4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Custard Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 thanx for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzales Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 Well it seems a new Petrol Owner is appearing every week here and they all have questions about their new models, which isn't a problem, only they tend to be the same questions. To save us members going mad i thought it would be a good idea to make a thread with some petrol F.A.Q's so new owners can inform themselves on what to do, so here goes... What Should I Upgrade First On My Marder? The Most important upgrade for these beasties is an Alloy Gear Carrier. The stock one is plastic and tends to round itself out in the middle due to the torque from the engine. They're not hard to fit and once done will save you from a spoiled outing. Another Important upgrade would be a Steel Pinion. The stock, like the gear carrier, is plastic on a standard marder and is prone to stripping it's teeth under stress, not hard to fit, just 2 grub screws. To protect the Gears from stones, twigs and small animals a Gear cover is recommended. Will stop all the bits and bobs lodging themselves between the gears and stripping the teeth. A not so important, but highly recommended upgrade is Front Cable Brakes. Unless you are running around a 5 acre field the stock brake is next to useless if you need to stop in a hurry, the front brakes will improve the stopping power no end and will stop you killing the neighbour's dog down the park. Finally a cheap and cheerful upgrade is a Filter Sock. These prevent dirt and muck entering the carb through the filter, they can always be found on ebay and are pretty cheap. Also remember to oil your filter foam too! Petrol - Oil Mix A petrol - oil mix guide can be found here. Most on this forum use Castrol A747 as its good value for money and widely available in most motorbike shops. Carb Settings A detailed Carb setting guide can be found here. if you bought your Car new, then a sheet similar to this should come with it. I Want More Speed Now once you've broken in you car, thrown it around a field and had the most fun you'll ever have with an Rc you'll probably be wanting more speed. An FG Tuned Pipe will settle you hunger for speed but a Samba pipe will put a big big big smile on your face. Also for a cheaper option try changing the gearing, i run 19/44 gearing on my marder and find i get the same acceleration as stock gearing but better top end. Also Upgrade engines can be bought, the largest being a 30.5cc oneil engine. You will find alot of upgrade engines on ebay, 27cc, 28cc and 29cc are all usually floating around ebay and can be had for as little as £145. Maintenance So you've had a good hours running around your local park, the car is filthy and you're wondering what you do next. First of all clean the majority of the dirt off, remove grass that has found its way into driveshafts and gears. Turn the car upside down and get all the stones out, it's all common sense really. Long term maintenance consists of changing the piston ring, not too hard to do if you know what you're doing. Be sure to buy the right ring for the capacity and make of your engine, some are thicker than others and will not seat correctly in the groove on the piston. Remove the plastic covers, exhaust and plug cap. Next take the carb and airfilter off, it's easier to see what's going on then. Carefully unscrew the 2 head bolts, being careful not to strip the heads. Gently lift off the head and check the barrel for scores or marks, it should be fine if you are using a good oil and decent filter. find the gap in the ring and pull the two sides apart, expanding the ring, then remove it from the piston. Now it is basically the reverse of the above, but when putting the new ring on, make sure the notch in the ring lines up with the notch in the piston or you will score the barrel. For the first 15-30 minutes when running the new ring, just take it easy and let it bed in Well i think that's everything covered for a new owner, I hope this will prove handy for newcomers and will save the weekly newcomer thread, but by all means say hello if you're a proud new owner, and get some piccy's up!!thanks for the guide mate and good advise,the visa is itching to get out now,and if there willing to lend it im willing to spend it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monstrous Posted June 26, 2007 Author Share Posted June 26, 2007 thanks for the guide mate and good advise,the visa is itching to get out now,and if there willing to lend it im willing to spend it! No probelm i'd keep that visa close to hand, buying bits for these is a bit like pringles once you start you can't stop same with everything really, only trouble is, largescale parts tend to be more expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzi220 Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 yeh gas kills your wallet lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spzero Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 The links in the 1st post are dead (the www.effectivetuning.co.uk ones) any chance of updating fixing them as im a bit new and want all the help i can get?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carty250 Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Well it seems a new Petrol Owner is appearing every week here and they all have questions about their new models, which isn't a problem, only they tend to be the same questions. To save us members going mad i thought it would be a good idea to make a thread with some petrol F.A.Q's so new owners can inform themselves on what to do, so here goes... What Should I Upgrade First On My Marder? The Most important upgrade for these beasties is an Alloy Gear Carrier. The stock one is plastic and tends to round itself out in the middle due to the torque from the engine. They're not hard to fit and once done will save you from a spoiled outing. Another Important upgrade would be a Steel Pinion. The stock, like the gear carrier, is plastic on a standard marder and is prone to stripping it's teeth under stress, not hard to fit, just 2 grub screws. To protect the Gears from stones, twigs and small animals a Gear cover is recommended. Will stop all the bits and bobs lodging themselves between the gears and stripping the teeth. A not so important, but highly recommended upgrade is Front Cable Brakes. Unless you are running around a 5 acre field the stock brake is next to useless if you need to stop in a hurry, the front brakes will improve the stopping power no end and will stop you killing the neighbour's dog down the park. Finally a cheap and cheerful upgrade is a Filter Sock. These prevent dirt and muck entering the carb through the filter, they can always be found on ebay and are pretty cheap. Also remember to oil your filter foam too! Petrol - Oil Mix A petrol - oil mix guide can be found here. Most on this forum use Castrol A747 as its good value for money and widely available in most motorbike shops. Carb Settings A detailed Carb setting guide can be found here. if you bought your Car new, then a sheet similar to this should come with it. I Want More Speed Now once you've broken in you car, thrown it around a field and had the most fun you'll ever have with an Rc you'll probably be wanting more speed. An FG Tuned Pipe will settle you hunger for speed but a Samba pipe will put a big big big smile on your face. Also for a cheaper option try changing the gearing, i run 19/44 gearing on my marder and find i get the same acceleration as stock gearing but better top end. Also Upgrade engines can be bought, the largest being a 30.5cc oneil engine. You will find alot of upgrade engines on ebay, 27cc, 28cc and 29cc are all usually floating around ebay and can be had for as little as £145. Maintenance So you've had a good hours running around your local park, the car is filthy and you're wondering what you do next. First of all clean the majority of the dirt off, remove grass that has found its way into driveshafts and gears. Turn the car upside down and get all the stones out, it's all common sense really. Long term maintenance consists of changing the piston ring, not too hard to do if you know what you're doing. Be sure to buy the right ring for the capacity and make of your engine, some are thicker than others and will not seat correctly in the groove on the piston. Remove the plastic covers, exhaust and plug cap. Next take the carb and airfilter off, it's easier to see what's going on then. Carefully unscrew the 2 head bolts, being careful not to strip the heads. Gently lift off the head and check the barrel for scores or marks, it should be fine if you are using a good oil and decent filter. find the gap in the ring and pull the two sides apart, expanding the ring, then remove it from the piston. Now it is basically the reverse of the above, but when putting the new ring on, make sure the notch in the ring lines up with the notch in the piston or you will score the barrel. For the first 15-30 minutes when running the new ring, just take it easy and let it bed in Well i think that's everything covered for a new owner, I hope this will prove handy for newcomers and will save the weekly newcomer thread, but by all means say hello if you're a proud new owner, and get some piccy's up!! Fantastic advice there, I wish I had found it sooner though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marder king Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 dont suppose u got any easy ways to get engine out of fg marder, got no instructions to follow!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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