kc3780 Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 New to nitro ordered a inferno mp9 it going to be here in a few days will I need to order some glow plug to run it in or do I just need fuel? Plus help on the running in part would be great aswell thanks any help to get me started would be great it's a ready to run kit from modelsport thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatteh316 Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Got a link to the deal you bought as it'll show us what was included and what you'l need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc3780 Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 http://www.modelsport.co.uk/kyosho-inferno-mp9-tki3-readyset-2015-/rc-car-products/389393 think that's how you do it sorry if it's not but its at modelsport £369 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burridge Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 I've got the same car, it comes with a glow plug which you'll use for running in, by the end of the running in process it'll most likely need changing. Idle the first tank, then take the car slowly around on 1/4 or so throttle max for the second and third tank, 1/2 throttle max for forth tank and same for 5th with short bursts of full throttle. Then you can start tuning it abit, screwing the high speed needle (one with the brass collar) in, in small increments such as 1/8 turns, take it easy for another few tanks then you can lean the high speed needle abit more to get more performance out of it. That's the procedure I did with my MP9 back in October and it runs great and starts easy (: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc3780 Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 Thanks a lot so do I just start it up I don't change anything for the 1st 5 tanks of fuel plus any glow plug you recommend or just one of the shelf for my car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.K Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Grab the missus' hair dryer and give the head and crankcase a good heat soak - the temp will loosen the engine and make it easier to start for the first time with less stress on the components. For glow plugs, technically you should go for a cooler one now that we're heading into summer but most people will recommend a medium (typically the OS8) if you're just bashing. As it's your first nitro have a good sieve through all the nitro starting vids on youtube - knowledge is king! Stick with it, nitro can be frustrating at first but it'll be mighty satisfying when you get it right! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc3780 Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 My 1st nitro I've been on electric so all help is great thanks will do that with the hair dryer shore she won't mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burridge Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Thanks a lot so do I just start it up I don't change anything for the 1st 5 tanks of fuel plus any glow plug you recommend or just one of the shelf for my car That's right mate, don't touch a thing, just fill the tank, make sure all the screws are tight and the glow plug, prime it (push the throttle open when the car is turned off and blow down the tube from the exhaust to the tank until you see fuel reach the carb) and carry on with the procedure I said. If you're running 25% fuel like I am then use a cold plug. Hotter plugs are often used for lower nitro content fuels, e.g 15%. My first nitro was the MP9 too and you can't go wrong with it, as said, have a look on YouTube at some videos about maintenance and the reasons why we need to run in nitro engines like we do and you'll be good to go. My nitro fleet has gained to 5 cars now and when the rest of them are doing my head in I always just get the MP9 out as it's never let me down, good strong, reliable buggy and very easy to work with let us know how you get on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burridge Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 And as James said; make sure to heat the engine, especially when starting it for the first time. Not only will this make it 10x easier to start but it also puts a hell of a lot less stress on those new and tight engine components. A hairdryer works great or an engine heater which you can get from Modelsport. An infared thermometer is very useful when running in a car too, got mine for £6 on eBay, does the job fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc3780 Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 The infared thermometer for running it in is that because the engine may get to hot Or not hot enough? I'm learning all the time thanks for all your help mite have to look at a engine heater only thing is I'm hoping its going to be here today and I've got to mess I can't just leave it sat there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burridge Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 The infared thermometer for running it in is that because the engine may get to hot Or not hot enough? I'm learning all the time thanks for all your help mite have to look at a engine heater only thing is I'm hoping its going to be here today and I've got to mess I can't just leave it sat there Both mate, if it doesn't get hot enough the components won't seat properly, but you shouldn't have to worry about this on the stock settings as I didn't, more so checking it's not getting too hot as this could damage the engine. And I know how you feel, just be careful haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc3780 Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 Well got my fuel and my spare glow plugs plus after run oil. Wile the boss is away the men will play I've made my self a motor heater with a can and a bulb got idea of Internet all I need now is my car. Please come tomorrow. Is it worth me dropping some after run oil in before 1st time start or just heat the motor up and start her with fuel in of course? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 I usually put some oil in just to help with those first movements. Make sure it gets nice and hot, I started a new engine for first time today and the 100f the engine heater got it to didn't help it much ... Used a heat gun carefully to get it to 200f and it spun over easily. Just something that could save breaking a pull start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc3780 Posted May 18, 2016 Author Share Posted May 18, 2016 I've bought myself a proper heater for it its just arrived got her out that box but that's as fare as I've got so fare can't wait to get her going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc3780 Posted May 18, 2016 Author Share Posted May 18, 2016 So the beast has come 1st thing I see what I don't like is the air filter looking to get a better one can anybody recommend one please it's not run in yet so I'm in no rush thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.K Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 What don't you like about the air filter? It's new right? A filter's a filter - stop procrastinating and start it already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc3780 Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 I'm just going back to my boy racer days I like a air filter to look cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.K Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Please don't bolt on one of those K&N lookalikes - it will do nothing but harm for your engine and will cost you more in the long run. You won't get a better filter than the one that's fitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc3780 Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 Oooookkkkkk got all mi stuff now anyway modelsport delivery is brilliant going to run her in today or in morning I've looked at loads of videos on you tube n what's the reason behind have it bottom dead centre when cooling down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.K Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 The cylinder sleeve gets narrower towards TDC so it's preferable to have the piston at BDC while it cools to avoid it seizing as the cylinder shrinks as it cools. I use tippex to mark the flywheel when the piston is at BDC and thats how the engine gets stored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc3780 Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 Simple enough explanation thanks I'll do that saves me taking out the glow plug all the time to make sure it's we're it should be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc3780 Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 Well I've run it in now well and truly ballsed it up I need the screw setting to double check I haven't turned them to much because I can't start it at all so going to go back and start again if anybody has them please the glow plug charger is fine and glow plug just want to make sure all the screw are ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc3780 Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 Well run her in running just about perfect apart from when I hit full throttle it goes well but as soon as I hit the brake it try's to stall all the time what screw do I need to change please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.K Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Good to hear you got her running! Check your idle screw. Pull the air filter off (without the engine running) and apply the brakes. The throttle gap shouldn't drop below about 1.5-2mm. Failing this, you could have a dodgy clutch.....but we'll move onto this if your idle screw doesn't fix it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc3780 Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share Posted May 21, 2016 That works a treat thankyou next problem I've done 3 glow plugs in my last one only lasted about 10 mins it's running a bit rich I think could that be the problem? I feel I'm getting there now slowly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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