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Forum: Monster Trucks
11-11-2020, 01:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,289
Posted By FLDan

Running 50:1 probably wouldn't be an issue in the...

Running 50:1 probably wouldn't be an issue in the 49cc as long as the fuel you use is ethanol free, IMHO. Nothing wrong with playing it safe either.

My experience with this machine so far is that...
Forum: Monster Trucks
11-10-2020, 07:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,289
Posted By FLDan

I've been using 40:1 in mine since the first run....

I've been using 40:1 in mine since the first run.
It's a beast of a truck...
Forum: Oval, Larger Scales and More
08-31-2020, 07:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,475
Posted By FLDan

Ok, so the throttle end points and linkage allow...

Ok, so the throttle end points and linkage allow for the throttle to open up all the way. Couple other things to check off. What fuel to oil ratio are you using?

Do you also get excessive smoke...
Forum: Oval, Larger Scales and More
08-30-2020, 09:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,475
Posted By FLDan

Your settings probably aren't that far off for at...

Your settings probably aren't that far off for at least a starting point.

Does the throttle open up all the way at full throttle?
Forum: Monster Trucks
08-06-2020, 08:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,999
Posted By FLDan

The Timewarp is a nice chassis. Stock parts will...

The Timewarp is a nice chassis. Stock parts will bolt right up. Upgrade as needed/desired..
Forum: Oval, Larger Scales and More
04-05-2020, 11:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,632
Posted By FLDan

I'm also a 1/5 scale racer. That being said, I've...

I'm also a 1/5 scale racer. That being said, I've always had a real soft spot for Monster Trucks. The Primal Raminator is a work of art IMO...I'd consider getting one if I had the space to bash it....
Forum: Monster Trucks
04-23-2019, 02:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,021
Posted By FLDan

Sounds to me like your high speed needle (Where...

Sounds to me like your high speed needle (Where fuel line attaches to carb) may be clogged. You can completely remove the needle to clean it. Old fuel will gunk up in there sometimes..
Forum: Oval, Larger Scales and More
02-04-2019, 02:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,917
Posted By FLDan

I've never had luck rebuilding carbs either.. ...

I've never had luck rebuilding carbs either..

I know carbs are pricey, but your best bet is to try a new one IMHO. The stock carb or the 990 work well for that motor.

Only other time I've had...
Forum: Oval, Larger Scales and More
02-01-2019, 10:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,917
Posted By FLDan

Along with the above mentioned suggestions, it...

Along with the above mentioned suggestions, it could be something as simple as an overly oiled air filter. Other possibilities would be a warped or cracked plastic intake manifold, clutch hanging up,...
Forum: Monster Trucks
01-28-2019, 08:12 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 51,719
Posted By FLDan

Cool. And thanks for the link. I'll give the...

Cool. And thanks for the link. I'll give the Odonnel #10's a try.

I'm likely going to try the LRP .32 Spec 4 in the near future. I'm Guessing the carb on the spec 4 is supposed to be a little...
Forum: Monster Trucks
01-26-2019, 04:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 51,719
Posted By FLDan

Herrsavage, Which specific Odonnel/Mcoy plugs...

Herrsavage, Which specific Odonnel/Mcoy plugs did you find worked best for you in the LRPs?
Forum: Monster Trucks
01-25-2019, 11:10 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 51,719
Posted By FLDan

I remember some LST guys who had nothing but...

I remember some LST guys who had nothing but great things to say about the Nova 528. Personally, I've never had much luck with Nova engines in general. For some odd reason, I always had problems with...
Forum: Oval, Larger Scales and More
04-06-2018, 01:34 PM
Replies: 1,503
Views: 505,095
Posted By FLDan

Nope, never ran into those issues with the truck.

Nope, never ran into those issues with the truck.
Forum: Oval, Larger Scales and More
04-06-2018, 01:29 PM
Replies: 1,503
Views: 505,095
Posted By FLDan

One guy did, yeah. Still had same issues....

One guy did, yeah. Still had same issues. Everyone I run with who has a buggy has these issues...starts lean bogging, carb empties out, then once you shut it down it won't re start until completely...
Forum: Oval, Larger Scales and More
04-06-2018, 02:51 AM
Replies: 1,503
Views: 505,095
Posted By FLDan

We've had issues with the buggy motors getting so...

We've had issues with the buggy motors getting so hot, that fuel will stop getting into the carb. Tried cutting the body up, vented fuel caps, better fuel line, ect. This happens after a few laps on...
Forum: Oval, Larger Scales and More
04-02-2018, 10:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,609
Posted By FLDan

The buggy does share many parts with both the...

The buggy does share many parts with both the 5ive T and the mini cooper (which has also been discontinued). Hoping parts will still be available for some time, but who knows. Some different version...
Forum: Oval, Larger Scales and More
03-30-2018, 11:09 AM
Replies: 1,503
Views: 505,095
Posted By FLDan

Actually, it's the motor that overheats pretty...

Actually, it's the motor that overheats pretty bad with that body, particularly when running a pipe.

Price of the buggy has come way down for sure. If I had to guess, I'd say lack of sales is the...
Forum: Vintage Forum
03-02-2018, 09:50 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,237
Posted By FLDan

I had that Tyco hovercraft as well. About the...

I had that Tyco hovercraft as well. About the only place it would work was on our kitchen floor. I also had a Tyco 'Turbo blaster' around that same time..was basically the buggy version of the...
Forum: Oval, Larger Scales and More
02-26-2018, 10:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 789
Posted By FLDan

It's really kind of difficult to diagnose these...

It's really kind of difficult to diagnose these kinds of problems without being able to see what's actually going on. One thing worth considering is the clutch holder itself. When it wears, the crank...
Forum: Monster Trucks
02-17-2018, 08:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,579
Posted By FLDan

The stock pipe and header pair well with the Big...

The stock pipe and header pair well with the Big Red. If you can still find them, the Jammin JP2 or JP3 would also be options.

It is indeed a shame, IMO, that big block nitro engines for MT's are...
Forum: Monster Trucks
01-28-2018, 11:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 785
Posted By FLDan

GPM makes/made an engine brace for the LST. ...

GPM makes/made an engine brace for the LST.

Dynamite made one that was better than stock, but they are no longer available..
Forum: Monster Trucks
12-11-2017, 12:13 PM
Replies: 2,147
Views: 482,859
Posted By FLDan

Regarding the nut on the trans input shaft, if it...

Regarding the nut on the trans input shaft, if it keeps backing out it probably needs to be replaced. Locktite won't do you much good if the nut is worn. In fact, the excessive slippage can cause the...
Forum: Oval, Larger Scales and More
12-04-2017, 12:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,440
Posted By FLDan

I remember seeing vids of this beast a few years...

I remember seeing vids of this beast a few years ago. The tires look like the same ones that were on my old rotor tiller..lol.

The extra large scales are cool, but I don't see it catching on. It's...
Forum: Monster Trucks
11-20-2017, 03:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,353
Posted By FLDan

This specifically is the truck I'm looking...

This specifically is the truck I'm looking forward to. :nod:

On a side note, the MST MTX-1 also looks interesting, although I do prefer nitro burning engines to complete the scale experience.
Forum: Monster Trucks
11-16-2017, 01:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,353
Posted By FLDan

Monster trucks are the ultimate r/c's IMO. ...

Monster trucks are the ultimate r/c's IMO.

As I've mentioned before, I'm really liking the movement toward more scale realism with some of the new stuff coming out recently...especially the...
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