oh no, what have I done!!
#16
Thanks everyone, so many helpful replies. I love this place!
#18
So stupid me ripping it back and forth up the street to the delight of the family doesn't realize it's running lean until the controller starts beeping. Yep, overheating. I immediately shut it down, put the piston to BDC, let it cool a bit, pulled the plug and dropped in after run. is everything going to be ok? Is there anything else I can do. Please help I am worried I ruined my new buggies engine!!
With regards to ARO. It's only used to prevent corrosion if you're not going to use the engine for a while. Some fuels are more corrosive than others. So whether you should use it or not really depends on the brand of fuel you use. To be safe I would use it. Also Most decent ARO's are silicone friendly. They will not affect the silicon fill in cranks, not that you have a silicon filled crank in the 350 but I see some people claim it softens silicone.
No question is stupid when you're learning. Pull the plug out, a few drops down (I use 3-4 drops) and then plug back in. Kick her over for about 3-5 seconds on the starter box and you're done. You can also put a drop or two done the carb, but I avoid this unless I know I'm not going to start the engine for at least 6 months.
#19
If you were ripping that thing wide open up and Down the street I would be more worried about the connecting rod stretching. That's what really hurts the motor doing long wide open runs.
#22
I am going to head to the local track tomorrow to pick up some nitro. What is the best way to bring the engine up to temp so I can check the tune? Do I just let it idle on the box, or drive it around slowly?
#23
So the family was over my house for a BBQ today and at some point the new 8ight 2.0 was spotted. So of course they made me take it out and the inevitable "well how fast does it go" came up. So stupid me ripping it back and forth up the street to the delight of the family doesn't realize it's running lean until the controller starts beeping. Yep, overheating. I immediately shut it down, put the piston to BDC, let it cool a bit, pulled the plug and dropped in after run. is everything going to be ok? Is there anything else I can do. Please help I am worried I ruined my new buggies engine!!
#24
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start it on the box and let it run gooseing the trigger keeping it running for about a minute letting it clear out. then put it on the track and make several good laps with it then pull a temp check and tune from there...I have ALWAYS tuned from about a half a tank myself..knowing how my race engines run and by there sounds I can tune them pretty close now along with my wrench man as well...also to if you need help don't be afraid to approach 1 of the other guys there I am sure they would be more then willing to give you help and advice on your needs.
#25
i thought the story was going to end with him hitting the dog or something.
#26
R/C Tech Elite Member
If you invite me to your next BBQ, I'll tell you
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