Kajusbagdonas Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 (edited) I have recently bought this car and I'm having trouble on keeping it running, the car starts fine but it stalls I tried making it more richer and changing the idle speed needle. Edited April 4, 2023 by Kajusbagdonas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kajusbagdonas Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 Got it running but it stalls on idle and fuel only goes into the engine if I put half or full throttle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 maybe an air leak in fuel lines ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kajusbagdonas Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 I'm not sure but the car struggled with power I just went for a test on a field I'll have a video at 7-8pm a run on the field Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kajusbagdonas Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 (edited) I'm sure that that isn't going full power. Edited April 4, 2023 by Kajusbagdonas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kajusbagdonas Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 I did it full throttle too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 3 minutes ago, Kajusbagdonas said: I did it full throttle too make sure the idle gap is only 1-2 mill. once you have sorted the idle gap then go on to the low speed needle, to me it seems bit lean on the low needle as it is trying to set off once you have started it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 have you messed about with the needles by any chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kajusbagdonas Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 I have messed with the needles because at first the car couldnt start at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 1 minute ago, Kajusbagdonas said: I have messed with the needles because at first the car couldnt start at all i think it would be best to reset the needles then tune it again but only once the engine has got up to temp. i always use an engine heater before i try start the engine as it will prolong the life of the engine makes it easier to start. has the car been in storage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kajusbagdonas Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 The seller told me yes for a year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 if it was me, i would put new fuel pipe in, put new glow plugs in. reset the needles, heat the engine up with engine heater then start it, it will run rich so just drive around till the engine gets to temp then start tuning it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kajusbagdonas Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 I just fitted a new plug today and right now made the low speed needle to factory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kajusbagdonas Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 I'll start it up tomorrow as it is too late today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 ok let us know how you get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 what engine do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kajusbagdonas Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 I think it's the stock xtm 457 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 6 minutes ago, Kajusbagdonas said: I think it's the stock xtm 457 thanks good luck for tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kajusbagdonas Posted April 4, 2023 Author Share Posted April 4, 2023 petal_20230404_160019.mp4 The power struggle is fixed but it still stalls on idle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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