allbluedave Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Hey guys. Ok so ive got this dt10 started and ive noticed that it is seaping fuel from between the block and the cooling head...... i checked the bolts and they where loose so i nipped them up but its still leaking. Is there a gasket supposed to be on the engine as this doesnt have one. Also does the cooling head go on a certian way or doesnt it matter. Cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
behappy2755 Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Do you have a burn room washer(s)? The whole assembly should fit closely even without screws. If the parts are faulty it would be difficult to do a quick seal job with some ol' goo because of the temerature and pressure; you might have to buy parts. Also, its surprising that you say fuel is leaking as the highest pressure is caused by the combustion, so its more likely to have been smoke? If its on the carb side of the engine, you should also check the carb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allbluedave Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 Burn room washers? Im new to nitro and still learning the carb appears to be fine but it is blowing bubbles of fuel from under the cooling head. Would a smear of some kind of high temp sealant cure it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khevolution Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 sorry cant help much with your problem, but thought i would just say when i read the word DT-10 in the title it brought back memories, i had one as my first Nitro vehicle, was a good little truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allbluedave Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 Not many rate thunder tiger but i had a ts4n as my first nitro car and had no where as many issues with it as i have with the others ive bought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian w Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 (edited) Check this out make sure you have the the gaskett No. 12 in also double check that the fuel is not leaking grom under the glow plug. http://www.weindex.info/pdf/CarEngine/4.pdf Edited May 17, 2016 by Ian w Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
behappy2755 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 (edited) Its a little disk that goes between the top of the piston sleve, and the engine head where your glow plug screws in. Some people decide to add a couple extra to make the chamber slightly bigger. If the parts look clean and there aren't any major cracks or bends, you could maybe try adding a tiny folded piece of aluminium foil between the engine head and the cooling head on the side that its leaking on to press it down more? EDIT: I'm not familiar with the DT-10, and from that instruction thing it looks like your glow plug just screws into the cooling head which also acts as the engine head, so that aluminium thing wouldnt work. Edited May 17, 2016 by behappy2755 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCbutcher Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 There's a copper paste which is used sealing up nitros. But check you have your head gasket and all bolts are locked down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allbluedave Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 Cheers guys. ill take the head off and see if the shim is there. Since ive taken the head off sometimes the engine jams up and i have to use a flat screwdriver in the grooves of the flywheel to free it. Thats whats making me think the head is on wrong as it didnt used to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
behappy2755 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 If it jams it could be flooded. This is when too much fuel is in the engine and the piston can't compress the liquid fuel. Check your GP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 On 5/17/2016 at 09:50, allbluedave said: Not many rate thunder tiger but i had a ts4n as my first nitro car and had no where as many issues with it as i have with the others ive bought. I've had a few models and I really rate Thunder tiger for their ts4n - well thought out, easy to work on and very reliable. I'd definately have another thunder tiger! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allbluedave Posted May 18, 2016 Author Share Posted May 18, 2016 I really regret selling my ts4n as it was the best one I had. I only got rid because I wanted a truck. I also had a ssk v2 which was great but shreaded a few spur gears which put me off it a little. I can't wait to take the dt10 for a run out. Im finding it difficult to find parts for it though? Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allbluedave Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 Nopes theres no shim there. Does it have to be off a pro 15 thunder tiger engine or will another type fit it? Also will i be able to get one from a model shop? Cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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