HBZ Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 (edited) Hi! I've been given a boxed, as new almost unused Nitro 10 from the early 90s. Probably a mk1. After cleaning up the carb, engine, pipes, tank and fitting a new glow starter, starter-packs, fuel and air filter I've tried for a month to get it to run for more than ten seconds at a time. I'm at the end of my tether. I'm normally reasonably competent with real car engines so I'm surprised I couldn't get it running. Is now the time to just give up and convert it to brushless? My other cars are vintage Tamiya electric. I'll be gutted, but at least it would then get the use it deserves. I'll then need to try and source a motor mount. Any thoughts, guys? Edited July 30, 2022 by HBZ Added photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windz1000r Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 Take it into a RC shop and get it serviced motor may be buggered 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBZ Posted August 6, 2022 Author Share Posted August 6, 2022 Would any of you more experienced folk be able to recommend a motor mount? Mechanically, do I just need a motor bracket and a gear for the motor? I'd be very keen to hear your thoughts about linkage with the current clutch mechanism, perhaps? Any advice gratefully received, I have no model shops near my home in Wales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPI_Serpent_ Driver Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Is the picture you posted the actual car in it's current state?? If so, then the silicone nitro hoses are fitted wrong. Exhaust goes to the lid fitting, the other one on the tank goes to the carb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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