MGT 8.0 Thread
07-26-2009, 07:59 AM
#2
I found these settings on another forum thought I would also post it here.
Set the carb as follows for the AE.50
High End Needle - 3 turns out
Low End Needle - 5 1/2 turns (Carb must be at full open when doing this adjustment)
Metering Screw - 1 turn out. ( Do while carb is still at full open),
That should bring head about even with the back of the carb housing. Once set, do not change!
Idle setting - 1.2mm/0.50in
Set the carb as follows for the AE.50
High End Needle - 3 turns out
Low End Needle - 5 1/2 turns (Carb must be at full open when doing this adjustment)
Metering Screw - 1 turn out. ( Do while carb is still at full open),
That should bring head about even with the back of the carb housing. Once set, do not change!
Idle setting - 1.2mm/0.50in
07-26-2009, 08:04 AM
#3
Glow plugs for the 8.0
OS A3
OS #8
MC-59
From what I have read the A3 plug is the best one because it can haddle very rich settings and it will keep running. I have the mc-59 right now but I will try a A3 later and post back my thoughts on the two.
OS A3
OS #8
MC-59
From what I have read the A3 plug is the best one because it can haddle very rich settings and it will keep running. I have the mc-59 right now but I will try a A3 later and post back my thoughts on the two.
07-26-2009, 09:13 PM
#4
Well I burnt up 2 mc-59 plugs because of running a little lean my truck got up to 260 degrees so I shut it off right away and put the A3 plug in and it ran cooler by alot and was easy to get a good tune. My highest temp was 260 and that was wide open runs back and forth. I will keep using the A3's from now on
the truck stayed around 240-250
the truck stayed around 240-250
07-27-2009, 12:37 AM
#5
Tech Initiate
ive wanted to get a mgt for a while but had a couple questions about them...1.is a a good basher/durable truck 2.is it actucally fast 3.are there a decent amount of hop ups 4.are there really any design flaws in it 5.is the engine reliable
07-27-2009, 05:33 AM
#6
Yes it's a great basher and it is durable. The engine has very good power andwhen tuned good it will wheelie like no other and and launch like a rocket. As for hop ups I have not really checked but I'm sure there are. I would say the only thing that I have heard of being a problem was with some engines. There were some problems with the backplates But it seems they have fixd them now. I would highly recommend sealing the engine just for the sake of having consitant tunes in case of an air leak. These engines are not made for super high speeds it's a MT and has tons of TORQUE.
08-02-2009, 10:09 PM
#7
Tech Apprentice
Yes it's a great basher and it is durable. The engine has very good power andwhen tuned good it will wheelie like no other and and launch like a rocket. As for hop ups I have not really checked but I'm sure there are. I would say the only thing that I have heard of being a problem was with some engines. There were some problems with the backplates But it seems they have fixd them now. I would highly recommend sealing the engine just for the sake of having consitant tunes in case of an air leak. These engines are not made for super high speeds it's a MT and has tons of TORQUE.
totally agree with you + there are some hop-ups check out this site... http://www.xtownrc.com/catalog/index.php/cPath/30_96
06-16-2015, 12:48 PM
#8
Tech Rookie
Tuning probs
I found these settings on another forum thought I would also post it here.
Set the carb as follows for the AE.50
High End Needle - 3 turns out
Low End Needle - 5 1/2 turns (Carb must be at full open when doing this adjustment)
Metering Screw - 1 turn out. ( Do while carb is still at full open),
That should bring head about even with the back of the carb housing. Once set, do not change!
Idle setting - 1.2mm/0.50in
Set the carb as follows for the AE.50
High End Needle - 3 turns out
Low End Needle - 5 1/2 turns (Carb must be at full open when doing this adjustment)
Metering Screw - 1 turn out. ( Do while carb is still at full open),
That should bring head about even with the back of the carb housing. Once set, do not change!
Idle setting - 1.2mm/0.50in
I am having trouble getting my MGT8 to run . As soon as i apply some thottle it just dies ?
Had a few tanks of fuel through it from new run rich. I was just trying to get it to run better ?
Regards
John
08-08-2015, 10:42 AM
#9
Tech Adept
I've had the same problem when applying throttle and it dies. What I do is when I'm trying to start it, listen for when it sounds like its about to start and apply a little bit of constant throttle to keep it running and it will stay on. Drive it around for a little while to warm it up and afterwards it should stay running, works for me.
My problem that I'm having now, is that I barely have any brakes. How do I adjust the brakes?
My problem that I'm having now, is that I barely have any brakes. How do I adjust the brakes?
03-27-2019, 09:46 AM
#10
Hey all, the one way bearing in my 8.0 doesn't want to turn the engine over. Wondering who has come up with a fix or alternative to starting the engine. Or is there a way to clean the bearing and get it to turn the engine over again.
Thank you!
Thank you!
03-27-2019, 01:37 PM
#11
Spray something into the bearing and it will work temporarily once it seeps in there. Or just replace it. Might need a generic bearing to press in, as the Associated part is likely unavailable.
03-27-2019, 01:45 PM
#12
03-27-2019, 02:45 PM
#13
Wd40, nitro fuel, gasoline, anything.
I want to say my MGT trucks' one way bearing holders had a hole in the bottom of the broached hex that would let the fluid get straight into the bearing. There was no disassembly required to "lube" the bearings and get them grabbing again. (Temporarily, again)
I want to say my MGT trucks' one way bearing holders had a hole in the bottom of the broached hex that would let the fluid get straight into the bearing. There was no disassembly required to "lube" the bearings and get them grabbing again. (Temporarily, again)
03-28-2019, 07:22 AM
#14
Wd40, nitro fuel, gasoline, anything.
I want to say my MGT trucks' one way bearing holders had a hole in the bottom of the broached hex that would let the fluid get straight into the bearing. There was no disassembly required to "lube" the bearings and get them grabbing again. (Temporarily, again)
I want to say my MGT trucks' one way bearing holders had a hole in the bottom of the broached hex that would let the fluid get straight into the bearing. There was no disassembly required to "lube" the bearings and get them grabbing again. (Temporarily, again)
Right on, thank you, I'll take a look and give it a shot!
03-29-2019, 04:36 AM
#15
Some great/rare parts here like aluminum shock caps, factory team steering, titanium tie rods, etc.
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Team Associated Monster GT / Rival BONANZA! RARE, CUSTOM, Stronger parts!