KJT4

So I bought my first gas truck but I cant get it to run rite. I have no idea how to tune it can someone please help me..........

DPowers

iTrader: (86)

could you give a little more info on what it is doing, for example does it idle, does it die when you give it gas just a little more info will be help full.

KJT4

I can get it to run but when I go full throttle it screams like it should be flying while its actually only going about ten. It is a traxxas Pro .15. Other times when I play with the settings it will idle but boggs and stallls as soon as I touch the throttle.

DPowers

iTrader: (86)

it might not be the tuning it could be the clutches i would check those, and it could be rich just turn the high speed needle a little at a time till it get were it has power but still blows good smoke.

KJT4

The other problem I have is it spits shit loads of fuel out of the exhaust... WTF

nemix

iTrader: (24)

its safe to say that if you are expelling unburnt fuel out the exhaust, one way or another you are running WAY rich.

KJT4

Im new so please excuse the stupidity which screw do I turn and which direction to lean it out? Also are clutches engine specific?

DPowers

iTrader: (86)

it will be the needle on top sticking out and you turn it clockwise and dont worry everone was new sometime or another.

KJT4

Thanks for all of your help Ill let you know how it turns out tomorrow....

xsxracing

iTrader: (33)

If you are running rich the motor will die sometime's because there is so much fuel going in.

I have saw a lot of poeple get confused on the high speed needle on how to rich and how to lean the motor.

For rich turn left / Lean turn right.

Most people i see do it the other way around.

If you dont have a temp gun i recomend you buy one.
Go from $20 bucks up $ 200 bucks lol.
You can also buy a onboard temp which is what i use and love it

Here are some video's below that may help you out.

1.Nitro Engine Tuning 1 of 24 - checking the basics
http://youtube.com/watch?v=iYVKmJx65xg

2.Nitro Engine Tuning 2 of 24 - breaking in your engine
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ogzlv0lNfmo

3.Nitro Engine Tuning 3 of 24 - tune when warm
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZxDdZL4baKk

4.Nitro Engine Tuning 4 of 24 - tuning for performance
http://youtube.com/watch?v=wfAOq4jR2Y8

5.Nitro Engine Tuning 5 of 24 -testing the low speed needle settings
http://youtube.com/watch?v=4UyyOnYwHPM

6.Nitro Engine Tuning 6 of 24 -trouble shooting a high idle
http://youtube.com/watch?v=BfivY2NoIKc

7.Nitro Engine Tuning 7 of 24 -looking for air leaks
http://youtube.com/watch?v=wQyJhFC4oKs

8.Nitro Engine Tuning 8 of 24 -let sound and feel be your guid
http://youtube.com/watch?v=6qCJ6GExB3c

9.Nitro Engine Tuning 9 of 24 -tuning for tempature
http://youtube.com/watch?v=XOwu-dwdVE4

10.Nitro Engine Tuning 10 of 24 -reading the glow plug
http://youtube.com/watch?v=1f7YaOXiUJU

11.Nitro Engine Tuning 11 of 24 -raising compression
http://youtube.com/watch?v=FLCSZgpTnGQ

12.Nitro Engine Tuning 12 of 24 -checking head clearance
http://youtube.com/watch?v=lyhmjT-1jUE

13.Nitro Engine Tuning 13 of 24 -upgrading your exhaust
http://youtube.com/watch?v=BqgwbwCNRao

14.Nitro Engine Tuning 14 of 24 -Tuning your tuned pipe
http://youtube.com/watch?v=0rKhRSkuntI

15.Nitro Engine Tuning 15 of 24 -securing your pipe and header
http://youtube.com/watch?v=VvN1D2rDxr8

16.Nitro Engine Tuning 16 of 24 -troubleshooting clutch problem
http://youtube.com/watch?v=JhS_KV02sJs

17.Nitro Engine Tuning 17 of 24 -build your clutch right
http://youtube.com/watch?v=AGMGIlFgLDE

18.Nitro Engine Tuning 18 of 24 -tuning your clutch
http://youtube.com/watch?v=1k11UjctHDg

19.Nitro Engine Tuning 19 of 24 -speed up your pit stops
http://youtube.com/watch?v=6RvLR6C7pKg

20.Nitro Engine Tuning 20 of 24 -establishing quick pit communication
http://youtube.com/watch?v=GX8YvdGiE1Q

21.Nitro Engine Tuning 21 of 24 -leagalize your fuel tank
http://youtube.com/watch?v=1uTZ0EpyPzM

22.Nitro Engine Tuning 22 of 24 -putting the power to the ground
http://youtube.com/watch?v=SqFjw6PaTtU

23.Nitro Engine Tuning 23 of 24-rebuilding a nitro enginedisass
http://youtube.com/watch?v=PLc2PSqA64M

24.Nitro Engine Tuning 24 of 24-rebuilding a nitro engineassembly
http://youtube.com/watch?v=UjCShAbSvNk

buckeye34

iTrader: (7)

good videos...

KJT4

On average how long do the Glow Plug igniters need to charge for?

KJT4

I still cant get this thing tuned. Does anyone live in New Jersey that would be willing to help me. Ill pay tolls and gas Ill also buy lunch..... I NEED HELP

fadedmindz

iTrader: (13)

wow i wish i did but since i dont live near there try t best describe how it acts now. ill see wut i can help you with.

KJT4

Well last night I rebuilt the trans and figured out why it wasnt going anywhere. The diff was wasted. So now that all of the gears have been replaced I can now start to figure out why it doesnt run.. The motor has compression but I cant get it to idle. I adjust the idle speed screw to no avail. The bottom line is I have no idea what Im doing. Anyone that Is willing to come help me tune it will be compensated for there time. I live in Monroe Twp NJ.........