STS engines
#541
I have got my motor running.
But I can't seem to get in on tune. It idles ok. But when you excellerate it sputters and then just cuts out. Any ideas.?
But I can't seem to get in on tune. It idles ok. But when you excellerate it sputters and then just cuts out. Any ideas.?
#542
Originally posted by Ybakoff
I have got my motor running.
But I can't seem to get in on tune. It idles ok. But when you excellerate it sputters and then just cuts out. Any ideas.?
I have got my motor running.
But I can't seem to get in on tune. It idles ok. But when you excellerate it sputters and then just cuts out. Any ideas.?
Is there a lot of unburned fuel in your exhaust pipe?
#543
Originally posted by Ybakoff
I have got my motor running.
But I can't seem to get in on tune. It idles ok. But when you excellerate it sputters and then just cuts out. Any ideas.?
I have got my motor running.
But I can't seem to get in on tune. It idles ok. But when you excellerate it sputters and then just cuts out. Any ideas.?
#544
Originally posted by dino.tw
Try #5 plug. If you run 16%,don't forget take off some shims.(0.3mm is enough for 16%)
Try #5 plug. If you run 16%,don't forget take off some shims.(0.3mm is enough for 16%)
#545
Tech Master
if you run 16% you need to take out the cooper shim which is 0.2mm the aluminium shim is 0.3mm.
#546
OK i just took out the copper shim and it's not doing what it was so it's better. I am going out to the track tomorrow so I can actually get some track time.
With a bit of luck it will go ok.
Thanks for your help all.
With a bit of luck it will go ok.
Thanks for your help all.
#547
Tech Apprentice
I finally got the D3 in the car and decided this past Sunday would be the perfect time to break it in. I charged up my starter box, and immediately stuck the piston TDC. This thing is tight.
I am currently using an Associated box, and will try my dual motor Ofna box tonight. If that doesn't work, a freind will let me borrow his 1/8 scale Ofna box with the bigger motor.
Needless to say, I can see how it would be hard on the conrod bushings on break-in.
J
I am currently using an Associated box, and will try my dual motor Ofna box tonight. If that doesn't work, a freind will let me borrow his 1/8 scale Ofna box with the bigger motor.
Needless to say, I can see how it would be hard on the conrod bushings on break-in.
J
#548
Originally posted by burger
I finally got the D3 in the car and decided this past Sunday would be the perfect time to break it in. I charged up my starter box, and immediately stuck the piston TDC. This thing is tight.
I am currently using an Associated box, and will try my dual motor Ofna box tonight. If that doesn't work, a freind will let me borrow his 1/8 scale Ofna box with the bigger motor.
Needless to say, I can see how it would be hard on the conrod bushings on break-in.
J
I finally got the D3 in the car and decided this past Sunday would be the perfect time to break it in. I charged up my starter box, and immediately stuck the piston TDC. This thing is tight.
I am currently using an Associated box, and will try my dual motor Ofna box tonight. If that doesn't work, a freind will let me borrow his 1/8 scale Ofna box with the bigger motor.
Needless to say, I can see how it would be hard on the conrod bushings on break-in.
J
Same here.
I've put a litre through it so far and it still sticks at TDC.
#549
Tech Elite
sts off road engine
........no word on the .21 off road engine yet?
#550
Tech Elite
iTrader: (12)
you'l be doing yourself a favor if you pre-heat that engine rather than just force it to turn over witha more powerful box. use a heat gun or hair blower on it. it really helps, and the conrod will thank yu for it. also, remember to get some fuel in there before just letting her rip on the box to prime it as it will be dry to start....
#551
Tech Master
Big thumbs up to tallyrc, I ALWAYS pre-heat my engines when breaking them in. A lot less stress on internal parts.
Just think how tight it is, now think how fast its turning over when you first start it.. not real nice...
Just think how tight it is, now think how fast its turning over when you first start it.. not real nice...
#552
Tech Apprentice
Originally posted by tallyrc
you'l be doing yourself a favor if you pre-heat that engine rather than just force it to turn over witha more powerful box. use a heat gun or hair blower on it. it really helps, and the conrod will thank yu for it. also, remember to get some fuel in there before just letting her rip on the box to prime it as it will be dry to start....
you'l be doing yourself a favor if you pre-heat that engine rather than just force it to turn over witha more powerful box. use a heat gun or hair blower on it. it really helps, and the conrod will thank yu for it. also, remember to get some fuel in there before just letting her rip on the box to prime it as it will be dry to start....
I will try the heat gun on it tonight.
J
#553
If it is so tight, you can also try backing off the glow plug (loosen it) a little, just to get it started.
Last edited by che; 04-08-2004 at 06:27 AM.
#554
Tech Apprentice
I didn't have the glow plug in it. I really wasn't trying to start it as much as I was just seeing if the starter box I had would turn it past TDC.
Heat is my last hope, or else the polishing compound comes out.
Heat is my last hope, or else the polishing compound comes out.