Oh How Original Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Checked the spark? 990 doesn't have a choke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feedtheinferno Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 What's that black cylinder on the carb? Is that something that the previous owner has replaced the choke lever with? Also Wolfy and OHO how would you say you start a carb without a choke? As a carb with one requires either full throttle pulls to start it or the choke being on. Chokeless carbs, three pulls and it starts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feedtheinferno Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Checked the spark? 990 doesn't have a choke. You don't ever pay attention to threads do you? It's the standard engine he is running first so that could be a 668 with the lever removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maesterio Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 (edited) Put the choke in from the my baja, started it up & it just went full throttle on me? These are the positions it was at: Thank god it was on a stand. Edited April 24, 2014 by maesterio 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feedtheinferno Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Do you mean the carb from your baja? I am confused as to what you are doing now. If you changed the carbs over then you should have screwed the throttle adaptor back on without any resistance on the throttle body. Essentially meaning the throttle should be closed. If it was open you need to adjust your servo before fitting the throttle adaptor to the carb Also if you are changing carbs between cars it is worth mentioning that you want to change them back to factory setting first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 What's that black cylinder on the carb? Is that something that the previous owner has replaced the choke lever with? Also Wolfy and OHO how would you say you start a carb without a choke? As a carb with one requires either full throttle pulls to start it or the choke being on. Chokeless carbs, three pulls and it starts. Because as long as you have a good spark and do a few slow pulls (5/6 pulls) it pumps some fuel through, then some fast pulls and those first few pulls almost act like the choke is on for those pulls... It does work 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maesterio Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 (edited) Sorry I didn't change the carbs over, it's still got the stock carb it came with. Because it didn't have a choke I removed the choke from the baja & put it on the losi carb to start it up. But as soon as it started the engine revved like crazy I'm pretty sure the throttle was 0%. Edited April 24, 2014 by maesterio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharrel Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Your idle screw seems to be screwed all the way in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feedtheinferno Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 The way to tell what position the throttle is at is operate it manually, the throttle lever is on the opposite side (with the screws) of the carb. It's the triangle shaped metal plate, if it can be pushed forward then it isn't at full throttle, if it can be pulled back (from the top towards the engine) then you need to adjust the trim on the servo as it has throttle open even slightly. Another thing would be the clutch catching, do the wheels move quite a lot when you try and start the car? Are there any grinding noises when it is running? Have you tried putting the carb to factory settings as the LS or Idle screws may be set too high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maesterio Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 (edited) I think the idle screw was the culprit as it was screwed all the way in and throttle must've been at 15-20% Screwed the idle all the way out & now I am going to slowly go in until engine starts without engaging clutch. The clutch does not catch when I try start it, their is no movement in the wheels. I will reset the servo trims so throttle is not open, & mess with the idle until it starts. Edited April 24, 2014 by maesterio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feedtheinferno Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Good man. I wonder why the previous owner had it at full idle anyway..very strange Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HYPER-BOY Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Does sound very strange, kind of like the way the brakes were set up!.. Cams the wrong way round. I'm far from perfect and sometimes shock myself with some of the 'noobism' I show, but some people get themselves into a rut with stuff and just don't get out of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maesterio Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 Guess that's how the hobby is nobody is born with this knowledge we all start off a noob. Starting a engine you have just received can be a pain, starting a 2 year old engine with no choke & wonky carb settings can be a bigger pain. Especially for me as it's my first day with the 5ive. But should be good once it gets going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(-:AD:-) Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 (edited) to start a engine using a chockless carb/not using a carb you push the primer bulb like normal.(about 5 pushes from when the bulb fills). 1 slow pull of the pullstart fully extend. then it starts after 1-4 pulls. Good you got the problems sorted. I prefere the cage look over a body as well. Edited April 24, 2014 by (-:AD:-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharrel Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Told ya the idle screw was the problem In the near future I will hopefully start making my own body panels for the cage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maesterio Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 Ok so kept trying & trying did not start. Got back from park now, spoke to previous owner & he said I may have flooded it. As i tried starting it numerous times I must have pressed the bulb 15+ times (which I shouldn't have done) so it didn't start. So took the spark plug out, cleaned it pulled it a few times without the plug. Tried starting it again & she started. Idling good no problems. Sucks I got it to start after coming back from park, will be taking it back out this weekend now. Here's where I went though, gave the hyper a good bashing. Destroyed the clutch on it. That's heaven for speed runs, it's pretty much dead all the time. Behind that is a dirt bike track, will get the 5ive on it this weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Looks like a nice spot for a 5ive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(-:AD:-) Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 looks like a 1/1 rally stage lol. nice place for speed runs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossyra Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Got back from park now, spoke to previous owner & he said I may have flooded it. As i tried starting it numerous times I must have pressed the bulb 15+ times (which I shouldn't have done) so it didn't start. Pressing the bulb won't flood the engine however many times you press it, all you're doing is cycling the fuel through the fuel lines and carb basically. Pulling the pull-start 15+ times probably will though. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderwolf Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Pressing the bulb won't flood the engine however many times you press it, all you're doing is cycling the fuel through the fuel lines and carb basically. Pulling the pull-start 15+ times probably will though. beat me too it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maesterio Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 damn I have a lot to learn lol, petrol engines don't really like being pulled like a nitro, my baja one starts in 2-3 pulls. It's running fine now anyway. Hopefully get used to this engine then I can throw the other beast in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Compared to the Baja I imagine the 5ive will feel pretty underpowered with the heavier drivetrain so you may find the new engine goes in sooner rather than later lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maesterio Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 You never know if I get bored I might throw the new engine in it before the weekend. Seeing as this one is fired up perfectly now it will be up for sale, if anyone wants it let me know 60quid posted comes with a 668 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim-Bob Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Are the panels part of a kit or homemade? Is the bonnet part of the original shell or part of the panel kit? This thread is really making me want a losi now! But I've got a half(ish) built baja on my hands! :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maesterio Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 (edited) the side panels are bartalone, and the top & bonnet panel are homemade Couldn't resist it, pulled the old engine out Started disassembly of the clutch assembly & removed everything till the clutch back plate Old engine now gone started assembly of the new one, cleaned everything replaced with a new clutch Going to leave it for now as it's 3:30am but here's a dry fit The best thing about the 5ive is that everything is so easy to work on, as it's so big it's all their infront of you and their is no hassle to get under any parts. You don't have to unscrew a million other things to get to the bit you need as it's all on a flat surface. Engine looks wicked, currently it's got a 19T pinion on it which I think should provide reasonable low & top end from this engine. Edited April 25, 2014 by maesterio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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