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[a-x-l-e]

This is a place to post all the manufacturers stock settings for nitro engines. The aim is to build up a list with as many engines as possible and hopefully provide a clear guide on how to reset your engine to default for trouble shooting and easy starting.

Hopefully this will solve a lot of problems for new and old members and also provide information for more obscure makes of engines that people are struggling with.

HSN = High Speed Needle
LSN = Low Speed Needle

Unless stated assume all settings are anti clockwise turns opening the needles as you go.

Keep it simple and clean and we will all benefit.


Heres some to start off......

AR21 & AR28 appear identical.

Ansmann Racing AR28, not confirmed but a good starting point.
HSN - 4-4.5 turns out
LSN - Flush
IDLE 1mm open

GO .28 3 Port
HSN - 3.25-3.5 turns out from fully in.
LSN - 1 turn in from flush
IDLE - 1mm gap

Hyper Macstar .28 6 Port
HSN - 4.5 turns out from closed
LSN - 2.5 turns out from closed
IDLE 1-1.5mm open



Hot Bodies .26 Powerhouse

HSN - 3.5 Turns from fully closed.
LSN - 3.5 Turns from fully closed.
Idle - 1mm open.

Kyosho GX21 Engine
HSN - 4 Turns out from fully closed
LSN - 0.5mm in from flush on valve
IDLE 1mm Gap in carb

Leo .15, not confirmed but a rough starting point.
HSN - 2.5 turns
LSN - 3 turns
IDLE 1 mm open

LRP Z.28 Spec 3
HSN - 3.75 Turns From Closed
LSN - 3.75 Turns From Closed
IDLE Gap between 0.5mm and 1.0mm open

Mach 427 (lst2 and muggy)
HSN - 4 turns out from bottom
LSN - 2,5 turns out from bottom

OS .21 V-spec
HSN - 3 Turns out from fully closed
LSN - Flush on valve
IDLE 1mm gap in carb

RB TM523
HSN - 6 turns from closed
LSN/IDLE Needle - 5 turns from closed

Schumacher X18
HSN - 2 1/2 turns out
LSN - 0.70mm in from flush
IDLE 0.50mm open

Schumacher R18
HSN - 2-4 turns out
LSN - 3-41/2 turns out
IDLE 0.75mm open

SH .28
HSN - 3 turns out
LSN - 3 turns out
IDLE 1mm open

Team Associated / Thunder Tiger 28 Pro Duel Start Engine
HSN - 2.75 turns
LSN - 2/2.5 turns

Thunder Tiger Pro .21
HSN - 2.5 Turns
LSN - 1.5 Turns or Flush
IDLE 1mm open

TRX PRO .15
HSN - 2.5 turns out
LSN - Flush with throttle arm assembly
IDLE 1-1.5mm open

TRX 2.5 & 3.3
HSN - 4 turns out
LSN - flush with valve or 1.5-1.75 turns out
IDLE 0.70-1mm open.

Edited by a-x-l-e, 23 December 2009 - 04:27 PM.

[a-x-l-e]

Thanks grovehead, list updated again, regarding the Leo, it was your thread that prompted me to suggest this, would you say the settings you got your engine working with are accurate enough for a starting point? I'll stick them in as an unconfirmed for now.

Edited by a-x-l-e, 11 December 2009 - 09:21 PM.

[neiljones2601]

hi there, ive been given a rc by my mate to sort out coz he hasnt got a clue about them! i have a traxxas revo but this one is a tamiya tnx 3.0?? dont no much atall about them and seems like a stupid start system! anyway, im wondering were i can get the factory settings for it from, its turning over fine! etc!

[mixmasterjay]

Ignore any of the settings i put up for the LRP Z 18 S PRO engine they are completly wrong by a massive amount so i appologise if anyone has used them factory settings and i am emailing the seller of that engine to notify them that they are the wrong factory settings , i will also post up the settings for it as soon as i cet the real factory settings

sorry and thankyou

jay

Edited by mixmasterjay, 02 January 2010 - 01:45 PM.

[a-x-l-e]

neiljones2601, on 01 January 2010 - 10:31 AM, said:

hi there, ive been given a rc by my mate to sort out coz he hasnt got a clue about them! i have a traxxas revo but this one is a tamiya tnx 3.0?? dont no much atall about them and seems like a stupid start system! anyway, im wondering were i can get the factory settings for it from, its turning over fine! etc!

Not got a clue, might be worth checking tamiyaclub.com, someone on there will likely know.

mixmasterjay, on 01 January 2010 - 03:53 PM, said:

Ignore any of the settings i put up for the LRP Z 18 S PRO engine they are completly wrong by a massive amount so i appologise if anyone has used them factory settings and i am emailing the seller of that engine to notify them that they are the wrong factory settings , i will also post up the settings for it as soon as i cet the real factory settings

sorry and thankyou

jay

Just came to update the list, no problem, be sure to post them up when you find them out, i'll edit the list then.

[mixmasterjay]

the thing is its the same everywhere for this engine and its plainly wrong mine is about 8 turns hsn and 4/5 on the lsn , ASF72 set it up for me so i will ask him what he set it too

[KevsGsi]

Does anyone know the settings for a go.21 please?

[mixmasterjay]

picco 21 factory needle settings

Master Needle Valve - main control for fuel mixture. Set at 2 to 2 1/2 turns from closed. Adjust this needle for maximum

RPM and power without being too lean or too hot. Make sure you start at bottom of needle seat!!

Barrel Needle (Low Speed) - 7mm Carburetor, factory setting is " Turn needle in until is stops, do not over tighten. Now,

turn out counter clockwise 10.5 to 11.5 turns. This needle is in the center of the carburetor barrel and provides throttle

response. It is not the idle adjustment. Turning screw "IN" is Lean and "Out" is Rich. Do not adjust this needle until the

Master Needle is set for power and best performance. This needle will only effect throttle response, so adjust needle until

throttle response is clean with little or no delay. Once set, do not continue to turn (lean) needle further. This is important

since continuing to turn needle will only increase engine temp, at lower RPM, which will throw off engine overall tuning.

Barrel Stop Screws - Used for adjusting Idle. Set for 1/16th inch gap to start new engines. You can open more for faster

idle.

[grovehead]

a-x-l-e, on 11 December 2009 - 09:17 PM, said:

Thanks grovehead, list updated again, regarding the Leo, it was your thread that prompted me to suggest this, would you say the settings you got your engine working with are accurate enough for a starting point? I'll stick them in as an unconfirmed for now.

yea was an ok starting point for the leo 15

im also wanting the factory settings for a cen nx 12 ive got it running at lsn 2.5 hsn 3 but still not 100% if u can help id be very greatful

[fraggs]

Has anyone any idea on settings for Force .15 engine?
have tried factory settings of

Master needle (hsn) Starting 2.5 turns
break in 2.5 to 3.5 turns
working 1.5 to 2.5 turns

and low end needle (lsn) flush

I can tune for high revs but cannot get smooth idle or acceleration,Engine and carb are not worn and there are no air leaks on engine/carb, does anyone have a turns out setting for the low end needle (lsn) as gap looks too big from manual comparison and I dont want to run it too lean!!
Please Help!

[mixmasterjay]

has anyone got the factory settings for the kyosho GXR-18 Engine settings please , i cant seem to find them on the net at all , thankyou

[georgeatos]

hi does anybody know the factory settings for the (hpi mt2 g3.0) my nephew has been messing with his and now it wont start any help would be appreciated

[carlcurtis83]

Ofna/Hyper .21 engine

Set the master needle IN until stops, then turn OUT 4.5 to 5 turns.

Setting for the black low end needle is OUT 3.5 turns out from flush.

Setting brass head mid range needle, should always be flush to the case.



Nosram .28 Evo Monster

Mid range 3.75 turns OUT from closed

Main 3.75 turns OUT from closed

Idle should be open 0.5-1.0mm.



Dynamite Platinum .28 (Mach)

High-Speed Needle: 3.5 turns out (counterclockwise) from closed.

Low-Speed Needle: 2 turns out (counterclockwise) from closed.

Idle 1mm gap

[mixmasterjay]

The factory settings of the engine are as following and are a good starting point for you. Turn

in the needles completely (Caution: do not overtighten them!) and loosen them the required

number of turns again:

Idle screw (No.1):

Adjusts the air flow when carburetor is closed. e0.5-1.0mm Mid range needle (No.2):

• Mid range: 1,5 turns

• Main: 4 turns

Adjusts the mid/low-speed fl ow rate of the fuel. Turn CW for leaner and CCW for richer

setting.

Main speed needle (No.3):

Adjusts the main fl ow rate of the fuel (when the throttle is opened

signifi cantly). Turn CW for leaner and CCW for richer setting.




its also exactly the same factory settings for the LRP.Z 18 S PRO too

[leeclarke]

looking for a force 36 factory setting im having trouble