cew27 Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 hello ppl i am new to r.c's and i can run my car which is a cen funfactor but it takes 10 -15 pulls to start sometimes i am using a new glow plug and glow start at full charge and have tried moving the throttle and no sucess it srarts but take some time plz help thanks !!!!!!!!!java script:emoticon('', 'smid_12') Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcsammy Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 well the things that can affect starting are glowplug, glowstarter, engine primed, how far the throttle is open and how the engine is tuned 10-15 pulls isnt realy too bad, it will change depending on the day(hot or cold..) and how well the car s tuned nitro engines arnt like lawnmowers or strimmers, they wont start on the first pull, but it shouldnt take long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schumach3r Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 yea they are small, basic and very temperamental engines at times, things have to be just right, aslong as it starts eventually, thats the main thing, You can't expect them to start on the first pull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samari Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Try heating it up with a hairdryer first. That should make is considerably easier. Also make sure the glowplug is not tight (it should be just slightly loose) and when you pull the starter try to have the carb open about 5mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy122 Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Try heating it up with a hairdryer first. That should make is considerably easier. Also make sure the glowplug is not tight (it should be just slightly loose) and when you pull the starter try to have the carb open about 5mm. That might be a BIT tooo much... 3mm/4mm really... I know the feeling mate.... after 15 pulls ur getting sore nuckles.... mine are cause the OWB slips But Make sure u prime the car properly (prime till fuel reachs carb then prime it some to actually prime the engine, do this by pressing the primer button OR by using ur finger put it over the exhaust and pull/turn the engine over but as samari said Hairdrier makes even new engine start alot faster Ziggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cew27 Posted January 2, 2007 Author Share Posted January 2, 2007 cheers for the advice but i took it out last nite and iw was round about -1 c so thats my guess ass to how it isnt starting , and for tuning i have the carb set just right so that it idles slightly when it is start but when it warms up id sitts at idle i think i will close the carb a little bit more and i havent touched the high low needle yet here is a video of my car not goin at ful throttle but ass you can see it needs tuning it says on one off the fourums i need to turn theneedle clock wise and run it in a straight line untill there is noo smoke coming outta the exaust take a look video001 cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hpi_matrix_stock Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 I think your meant to have a thin trial of blue smoke, otherwise your running the engine to lean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMick Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 You need to see a small amount of smoke from the exhaust at all times..no smoke means knackered engine after a while..too lean will kill it...Mick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cew27 Posted January 2, 2007 Author Share Posted January 2, 2007 i have been told it is too rich so i will tweak and see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samari Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 it says on one off the fourums i need to turn theneedle clock wise and run it in a straight line untill there is noo smoke coming outta the exaust Well make sure you completely ignore that. Read the tuning guide that came with your car or engine. If there isn't one then the guide on this forum is a good place to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drbacardi Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 like everyone else says,a bit of smoke is good unless you want to break your engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sea118 Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 dont be fooled by the cold weather though ciaran, it may look like smoke when its actually condensation or whatever you call it "mini fog patch" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy122 Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Yeap the cold make and vapour become visible BUT PLEASE DONT keep turning till there is no Exhaust fumes that means its gonna run lean U want LOTS OF BLUE(not literally blue tinted blue) smoke If there white then its moisture if its blue then its nitro Ziggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cew27 Posted January 2, 2007 Author Share Posted January 2, 2007 cheers for the info and well i will have to run it in my house cos i live in scotland and well its cold here all the time so i can never tell if it is condensation lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cew27 Posted January 2, 2007 Author Share Posted January 2, 2007 im confused i thought a the hgh speed needle and low speed needle ar the same thing but a post on the general nitro fourum says different could sombody please explain thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny-B- Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 read this topic here http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3368 otherwise your gonna end up doing a really bad tune on your engine and you WILL break it. theres loads of good advice in this thread and videos too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cew27 Posted January 2, 2007 Author Share Posted January 2, 2007 i have read that already tha ks and i am going to thry the high speed needle when i get my tyres reglued Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt B Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Have you broken it in properly yet? as if you run it too fast/lean too early it will damage yuor engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cew27 Posted January 2, 2007 Author Share Posted January 2, 2007 i have been told my car is too rich here is a video of my car and u can decide for your self plz post a reply tellin me wat you think cen funfactor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sin Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 yeah that sounds boggy, adjust the high speed needle by about 1/8th or 1/4 and see what its like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cew27 Posted January 2, 2007 Author Share Posted January 2, 2007 cheers i will btw do u have msn it just saves me keepin on postin iff so add me [email protected] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sea118 Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 btw dont turn it a lot in one adjustment - doit in small adjustments like 1/8th of a turn - you'd be surprised by the difference it makes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cew27 Posted January 3, 2007 Author Share Posted January 3, 2007 yeh i found it all out on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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