nitrobasher Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 I noticed some unused fuel on the chassis today and found that my carb was leaking fuel ! i was wondering if you guys could tell me if i can strip down the carb and repair this myself ? ive attached a picture to show you exactly where the fuel is leaking from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R46 Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 the fuel nipple meant to have a washer not sealant, so feel thats cause of leak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitrobasher Posted May 8, 2010 Author Share Posted May 8, 2010 Yeah ive checked that and its not coming from the fuel nipple but above it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bash it Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 see that the 'o'rings on the needle arnt perished or damaged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitrobasher Posted May 8, 2010 Author Share Posted May 8, 2010 Ok will this be easy to strip down and check the o rings as ive never done this before or maybe is there a guide on here ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bash it Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 have you got your factory settings for your hsn and lsn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitrobasher Posted May 8, 2010 Author Share Posted May 8, 2010 no mate i dont even know what the engine is ! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bash it Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 only if you feel confident screw your needle that is leaking in(clock wise) and count every rotation till it stops but don't screw it down to hard though. this is so you can return the needle setting back to what you have now by counting the number of turns back. when you know this write it down. then remove the the needle (anti clockwise) then check the seals for cracks ,slits or nicks only do this if you feel you can i don't want to mess up what you have got,and end you up with a none runner plus this may not be the problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitrobasher Posted May 8, 2010 Author Share Posted May 8, 2010 ok buddie ill give it a shot and let you know how i get on , ill prob end up doing it tonight ! if i post up some pics of the engine do you think you could ID it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bash it Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 i think some of the more advanced peeps are best to ask for an ID of it and it may be worth waiting to see what some of the others think may be the problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bash it Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 mine is just a thought nothing for deffo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bash it Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 a full pic of the engine would help with ID though even if i cant help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlcurtis83 Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 If you need an engine sealing guide check my sig there is a link to the one I did. It looks to me it could be an O-ring that has gone in the HSN hence the leaking, these can be bought cheaply from most hobby shops and probably ebay it would help to know what engine it is though so we can direct you to the right one. Looking at the carb and the blue head I would say it's one of the Team Infinity ones that come in the Acme nitro cars. Just a guess though so don't count on it been right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bash it Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 there you go a pro to the rescue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitrobasher Posted May 8, 2010 Author Share Posted May 8, 2010 (edited) talk about rapid responce ! thanks guys ill post up a picture of the engine when i take it out the car soon Edited May 8, 2010 by nitrobasher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitrobasher Posted May 8, 2010 Author Share Posted May 8, 2010 pictures now uploaded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitrobasher Posted May 9, 2010 Author Share Posted May 9, 2010 Bump can you ID this engine ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bash it Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 I don't recognise it mate.Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitrobasher Posted May 10, 2010 Author Share Posted May 10, 2010 ok no sweat thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian w Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 I`ve got a feeling this is an old LEO engine as fitted to early ACME models before they started fitting Team Infinity. You will have problems finding spares for this if it is. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitrobasher Posted May 11, 2010 Author Share Posted May 11, 2010 yeah many thanks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenmunkley Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 On 08/05/2010 at 22:05, nitrobasher said: I noticed some unused fuel on the chassis today and found that my carb was leaking fuel ! i was wondering if you guys could tell me if i can strip down the carb and repair this myself ? ive attached a picture to show you exactly where the fuel is leaking from. Hi I think Iv the same problem on my brand new acme cyclone. There's a washer/gasket & fule pisses out on priming & even worse wen u put my finger on exhaust to stop engine. I don't know anything about them. This is my first nitro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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