STS engines
#2296
Tech Adept
I believe you guys on this subject, but I had two back out. The first one was a novarossi ultra and the second was an RB 07. But, no more worries for me. I just use a little paste thread lock from AutoZone.
Nightmare, I noticed your signiture had HN CD3 listed with the d3r......how are you doing with the shaft drive car these days? I made a switch from the ntc3 to the mtx4. Don't think that I will go back to shaft drive and ball diffs anytime soon.
Nightmare, I noticed your signiture had HN CD3 listed with the d3r......how are you doing with the shaft drive car these days? I made a switch from the ntc3 to the mtx4. Don't think that I will go back to shaft drive and ball diffs anytime soon.
#2297
Originally Posted by sook
I believe you guys on this subject, but I had two back out. The first one was a novarossi ultra and the second was an RB 07. But, no more worries for me. I just use a little paste thread lock from AutoZone.
#2298
Tech Master
Originally Posted by onnetz
evidently you can add odonnel plugs to the list as well because thats
what I am using........
what I am using........
Originally Posted by sook
Nightmare, I noticed your signiture had HN CD3 listed with the d3r......how are you doing with the shaft drive car these days? I made a switch from the ntc3 to the mtx4. Don't think that I will go back to shaft drive and ball diffs anytime soon.
(ball diffs and imperial screws/bearings turned me away from buying a NTC3 may years ago)
#2299
Tech Adept
no worries. I don't worry much about it getting into the engine because it is a paste and not the droplet type of thread lock. I put it on the threads and that is where it stays.
#2300
Originally Posted by au_Nightmare
I am using Odonnell here also - without a problem
#2301
Originally Posted by sook
no worries. I don't worry much about it getting into the engine because it is a paste and not the droplet type of thread lock. I put it on the threads and that is where it stays.
just seems like it would harden and then crumble after removing the plug....
like I said.. I'm pretty anal about my engine.....
#2302
my engine was leaking either at the bearing or carb, I couldnt tell so after taking it apart I find the putty in the crank jumping around and plugging up fuel flow..
#2304
Originally Posted by Artificial-I
onnetz , sent you a pm. Ill get that motor fixed for you
I was more or less just voicing my experiences with the engine....
and for those that don't know, evidently wd-40 and the epoxy dont mix very well... it causes it to come loose....
#2305
Tech Master
WD40? Water Displacement #40 - you had water in your engine? now that is rough...
If you where using it as a "after run" you would be way better going getting some automatic transmission fluid (/power steering fluid) or in the hobby shops better known as "after run oil" just more $$$
If you where using it as a "after run" you would be way better going getting some automatic transmission fluid (/power steering fluid) or in the hobby shops better known as "after run oil" just more $$$
#2306
Originally Posted by au_Nightmare
WD40? Water Displacement #40 - you had water in your engine? now that is rough...
If you where using it as a "after run" you would be way better going getting some automatic transmission fluid (/power steering fluid) or in the hobby shops better known as "after run oil" just more $$$
If you where using it as a "after run" you would be way better going getting some automatic transmission fluid (/power steering fluid) or in the hobby shops better known as "after run oil" just more $$$
#2308
Tech Master
Hmm Strange the STS epoxy had problems then and the other engines didn't - or was there no epoxy in the other engines Or maybe it was not the WD40?
Since I aim racing every 2 weeks I'm not putting anything in ATM. Just too slack/lazy But when I do its ATF fluid.
Since I aim racing every 2 weeks I'm not putting anything in ATM. Just too slack/lazy But when I do its ATF fluid.
Originally Posted by onnetz
whatever... I've used wd-40 as afterun oil for a couple years now and never had a problem with it....
#2309
Originally Posted by au_Nightmare
Hmm Strange the STS epoxy had problems then and the other engines didn't - or was there no epoxy in the other engines Or maybe it was not the WD40?
Since I aim racing every 2 weeks I'm not putting anything in ATM. Just too slack/lazy But when I do its ATF fluid.
Since I aim racing every 2 weeks I'm not putting anything in ATM. Just too slack/lazy But when I do its ATF fluid.
#2310
Tech Elite
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Originally Posted by au_Nightmare
Hmm Strange the STS epoxy had problems then and the other engines didn't - or was there no epoxy in the other engines Or maybe it was not the WD40?
Since I aim racing every 2 weeks I'm not putting anything in ATM. Just too slack/lazy But when I do its ATF fluid.
Since I aim racing every 2 weeks I'm not putting anything in ATM. Just too slack/lazy But when I do its ATF fluid.
I do make sure to run it dry though , after it shuts down on the track. Take it back to the starter box , apply the glow-start and restart it for however long it takes to finally stop combustion.
This ensures minimal fuel residuals and keeps the need for after-run to a minimum. Im kinda just testing to see what goes on , so far it seems good. I run monthly to bi monthly dependant on if I do a quick mid month tune and clutch check in my front driveway. Then I normally run the rest of the fuel through it on the box.
Last edited by Artificial-I; 05-14-2006 at 11:50 AM.