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Old 12-09-2011, 02:02 PM
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Is it bad to run/ break in your nitro engine in 40 degree weather? I have maybe 8 tanks thru my new engine and want to drive but it's only 40 degrees out. Is it ok for me to drive or should I just keep staring at it and browsing forums to get my fix?
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I have broken engines in in those temps and lower. I always put some aluminum foil around the cooling head to keep the heat in and then a 1/10th truck foam around that to keep it in place and keep in more heat.
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foil and tube socks and or a can coozy work also. Tube socks with green and yellow socks work the best. Go Ducks!!!

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Ya just keep the temp up and let it cool completely when doing the heat cycle.
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Originally Posted by EatYoLegs
Is it bad to run/ break in your nitro engine in 40 degree weather? I have maybe 8 tanks thru my new engine and want to drive but it's only 40 degrees out. Is it ok for me to drive or should I just keep staring at it and browsing forums to get my fix?
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