whatsitallworth

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I bought an HPI engine from a friend for 60$.

it seems like it has good compression, the glow plug is fine. but it wont start.

could it be the 8 month old nitromethane?

Sam-E

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It probably is the fuel, was it sealed in an air tight container...

Get yourself some Nitro-X fuel, it should fire straight up, run cool and clean, with maximum runtime!!!!

whatsitallworth

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not 100% sure about air tight. I was stored in a metal container with a plastic cap in the garage... sometimes when im working in the garage the metal container expands and shrinks and makes loud popping sounds.

Sam-E

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Ditch that fuel and get some Nitro-X, not trying to pimp da X but seriously the fuel is probably the problem.

If not da X get some fresh fuel.

whatsitallworth

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yeah I had a feeling it was the gas. if not, what else could I try?

carb isint plugged, glow plug works, fuel screws are fine.

MrUnlimited

I have used 1 or 2 yr old fuel without problems. Put2-3 old large nuts in the can and shake the can so the nitro, methanol and oil will blend again.

whatsitallworth

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I shook the can, mixed it up with a long screwdriver, shook it up again. filled the gas tank, blew into the exhaust hose and within 3 pulls the engine fired up. AWESOME!

I havnt driven rc cars in over a year and just got what he called "HPI big block " engine for 60$ CAD.

just need the electronics now

thanks guys

bigde2001

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Make sure the gas is getting thru the carb. Open carb and blow on pressure line and you should see fuel coming out of carb to motor. If not make sure you are not losing pressure some where and or open up top needle some more till you get fuel thru carb. Hope This helps.

roadracer43

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Byrons Gen 2 !!!!