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Racing Topics => Nitro Racing => Topic started by: BCbud on June 02, 2015, 10:21:04 PM

Title: First start up this year.
Post by: BCbud on June 02, 2015, 10:21:04 PM

So I got my car back together and I tried running it up. I had some trouble getting it started. once I finally got it going I noticed the mixture screw rotating in with the vibrations an the motor would eventually flame out. Then I remembered that I was having this problem on our last outdoor race day last year. I looked at the motor manual to find out there is an o-ring  on the needle so I removed the needle and noticed the o-ring was a bit flattened. I broke the o-ring while removing it so I hope I can find one at work or Coast Industrial so I can run this weekend.

Neil.

Title: Re: First start up this year.
Post by: valk on June 02, 2015, 10:47:44 PM

Ive had this problem with all my os carbs to date. definitely check your suppliers for a decent silicon alternative. i started putting a small amount of red silicon on the threads just to give it some resistance when its in the body. you also wanna make sure your middle needle isnt moving.

Title: Re: First start up this year.
Post by: Blake on June 03, 2015, 01:45:32 AM

Hey Neil,

I'd be willing to bet that between Craig, Rob, and Shawn there will be a spare carb floating around on Sunday from which you could probably steal an o-ring if you can't find something at work.  I gave all my spare parts (including a spare carb or two) to Thomas.  Probably a long shot there.

See ya Sunday,
Blake

Title: Re: First start up this year.
Post by: Tom on June 03, 2015, 02:52:04 AM

Quote from: Blake on June 03, 2015, 01:45:32 AM

Probably a long shot there.

What's that supposed to mean?

Title: Re: First start up this year.
Post by: Blake on June 03, 2015, 12:45:36 PM

Just checking to see that you're alive.

I've seen your dad more than you this year I think.

Blake

Title: Re: First start up this year.
Post by: freddie on June 03, 2015, 07:12:45 PM

good to see you still love us TOM

Title: Re: First start up this year.
Post by: BCbud on June 03, 2015, 10:02:15 PM

Got it running, ran a tank through it and it seems fine. On the topic of Tom, do you think he has cleaned his nitro car yet lol!

Neil.

Title: Re: First start up this year.
Post by: jarrodH on June 03, 2015, 11:24:59 PM

Quote from: BCbud on June 03, 2015, 10:02:15 PM

Got it running, ran a tank through it and it seems fine. On the topic of Tom, do you think he has cleaned his nitro car yet lol!

Neil.

Cleaned it? Bet it's still in the Rubbermaid..

Title: Re: First start up this year.
Post by: Tom on June 04, 2015, 03:03:11 AM

Been kind of busy lately. I'm getting ready for trip #7 to the east coast so far this year.

Title: Re: First start up this year.
Post by: Tom on June 04, 2015, 03:12:51 AM

Quote from: jarrodH on June 03, 2015, 11:24:59 PM

Cleaned it? Bet it's still in the Rubbermaid..

Has someone been poking around in my stuff?