XTM .18 needle settings?
01-26-2009, 02:37 PM
#1
XTM .18 needle settings?
I have an old t-maxx .15 with an XTM .18 engine in it (hand-me-down, it sucks). I was wondering what the factory needle settings were for it, and what i should do to get it running in 20 degree weather. Thnx!!
01-27-2009, 03:20 PM
#3
Screw the top end all the way down then back out 3 turns, for the low, make it flush with the carb that its sitting in. dont mess with the idle
If you have any old socks with an elastic band, cut the toe end out and pull the sock over the cooling head with the elastic down so it holds it on, it should keep it warmer. If you dont have and socks wrap the cooling head in foil.
Any more questions?
If you have any old socks with an elastic band, cut the toe end out and pull the sock over the cooling head with the elastic down so it holds it on, it should keep it warmer. If you dont have and socks wrap the cooling head in foil.
Any more questions?
Last edited by pinky2252s; 03-01-2009 at 08:17 PM.
03-01-2009, 05:06 PM
#6
Finally got to take it out today and getting going OK. 3 turns out was a perfect starting setting, thnx pinky 
. I'm having problems however with the (apearently) LSN. It backs itself way the hell out when I'm running. However, I thought this was only a 2-needle engine (that was the description says on the XTM site, maybe they excluded the idle as a needle and meant high/low neeldes??) Any help there other than time for locktite??
. I'm having problems however with the (apearently) LSN. It backs itself way the hell out when I'm running. However, I thought this was only a 2-needle engine (that was the description says on the XTM site, maybe they excluded the idle as a needle and meant high/low neeldes??) Any help there other than time for locktite??
03-01-2009, 08:19 PM
#7
Finally got to take it out today and getting going OK. 3 turns out was a perfect starting setting, thnx pinky . I'm having problems however with the (apearently) LSN. It backs itself way the hell out when I'm running. However, I thought this was only a 2-needle engine (that was the description says on the XTM site, maybe they excluded the idle as a needle and meant high/low neeldes??) Any help there other than time for locktite??
. I'm having problems however with the (apearently) LSN. It backs itself way the hell out when I'm running. However, I thought this was only a 2-needle engine (that was the description says on the XTM site, maybe they excluded the idle as a needle and meant high/low neeldes??) Any help there other than time for locktite??Well, i wouldnt suggest locktite because then you couldnt adjust it
Do they make a really really weak locktite? because that would prolly keep the screw in but make it still adjustable. If that doesnt work you could re tap it but that would be dangerous for your carb
03-01-2009, 08:41 PM
#10
http://media.hobbypeople.net/manual/146002.pdf
It appears that you would need part number TE12906. Have your local shop order it for you, if they are hooked up with global hobby distributors, they are the only one's that distribute XTM.
It appears that you would need part number TE12906. Have your local shop order it for you, if they are hooked up with global hobby distributors, they are the only one's that distribute XTM.
03-02-2009, 11:04 AM
#15
just took the needle out and there lay the torn remaims of and o-ring. it put it on a different indent on the pins and that seems to work (will fire it soon and see how running goes). concerning the 2 indents on the pin, am i missing 1.5 o-rings??