RB Concept Engine Thread..
#872
You may notice a little less power and possibly an erratic idle by going up to .40. If it acts funny just go back to the stock shims and you should be set.
#874
If you race on a short track that 2020 pipe is okay, if it's to much bottom, try the 2045, it will take away the insane bottom, and will be more linear all the way thru.
#875
I have ran a 2045 on it a few times but I generally like the extra bottom end for truggy, a lot of that probably has to do with my altitude and loosing so much power up here I need all I can get.
#876
Sorry I got lost in the thread!!

I know how to take the shim out. They all look the same size(Killer9). I just took one out so I will see how it runs. Thanks Aaron.
#877
I have been running a WS7 for the last year and a half, aprox 5-6 gallons. I decided to pull the motor apart for a little PM, and noticed a proportionaly large amount of carbon build-up just on the top of the piston. After some carefull cleaning I also noticed two very small nicks in the top of piston maybe from a coil on the plug. I was wondering what caused the build-up ie. tune, fuel, wrong plugs, and if the nicks in the piston itself would hurt performance or tune. I have been running OD 77t and 97t plugs. The rest of the motor is basically spotless and it ran fine prior to tear down.
#879
The carb is a little touchy to tune. Taking one shim out is not going to magically make it any easier to tune. Did you seal the carb?
Check out this video:
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Check out this video:
http://vimeo.com/7595905
#881
Yep, I did not notice your location, makes very good sense now, good luck.
#882
I have been running a WS7 for the last year and a half, aprox 5-6 gallons. I decided to pull the motor apart for a little PM, and noticed a proportionaly large amount of carbon build-up just on the top of the piston. After some carefull cleaning I also noticed two very small nicks in the top of piston maybe from a coil on the plug. I was wondering what caused the build-up ie. tune, fuel, wrong plugs, and if the nicks in the piston itself would hurt performance or tune. I have been running OD 77t and 97t plugs. The rest of the motor is basically spotless and it ran fine prior to tear down.
The build-up on top of the piston is fine, it's a good indicator that you have had plenty of lubrication in the engine as the build-up is from the oil in the fuel burning. Some fuel does it more than others as well. I have noticed with Byrons fuel I get more build-up than I did with Nitrotane. The little nicks in the piston are very likely from a plug that broke apart. Sounds like the engine is working good for you so keep running like you have been.
#883
Anyone know that a Nova .21 Conrod will fit a RB .21 ??? I have been looking for a new conrod in the for sale section and a guy wants to sell me a new conrod for a Nova. Will they work?
Thanks Lance
Thanks Lance
#884
The build-up on top of the piston is fine, it's a good indicator that you have had plenty of lubrication in the engine as the build-up is from the oil in the fuel burning. Some fuel does it more than others as well. I have noticed with Byrons fuel I get more build-up than I did with Nitrotane. The little nicks in the piston are very likely from a plug that broke apart. Sounds like the engine is working good for you so keep running like you have been.
#885
I tried a nova r7 rod in an s5 a while back and i could get it to go on and in although was super tight so i put the original back in(the original was fine to begin with). But according to what i read they are supposed to be one and the same.



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