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Forum: Nitro Off-Road
10-19-2008, 03:42 PM
Replies: 8,691
Views: 843,910
Posted By Runaway Jim

Stripped Cooling head hex screw!

Hello. I was putting my cooling head back on the motor today after putting some after run oil in the cylinder I accidently stripped the head of one of the hex screws. Luckily it stripped when it was...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
08-18-2008, 07:05 PM
Replies: 8,691
Views: 843,910
Posted By Runaway Jim

Thanks for he advice on the servos thecman26....

Thanks for he advice on the servos thecman26. I'll check those two links out and hopefully either get something from losi for free or one that you suggested in the next few days. Have a good one!
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
08-17-2008, 04:23 PM
Replies: 8,691
Views: 843,910
Posted By Runaway Jim

Need a new throtlte/breaking servo...

Hey Everyone,

I think I fried my throttle servo today while tooling around at home for a few tanks. It was the original servo that came with my rtr when I got it new two months ago. I'm pretty...
Forum: Monster Trucks
07-18-2008, 09:02 AM
Replies: 3,299
Views: 423,797
Posted By Runaway Jim

my guy at the hobby shop thought it sounded odd...

my guy at the hobby shop thought it sounded odd when it was trying to start up but it was a very subtle ping and i honestly thought nothing of it until it was pointed out to me. it really hit me when...
Forum: Monster Trucks
07-17-2008, 08:52 PM
Replies: 3,299
Views: 423,797
Posted By Runaway Jim

click on the images to zoom in on them...

click on the images to zoom in on them...
Forum: Monster Trucks
07-17-2008, 08:51 PM
Replies: 3,299
Views: 423,797
Posted By Runaway Jim

Thanks for the response on my post about the idle...

Thanks for the response on my post about the idle problem. I set the needles back to factory and it was running much better right away but still had issues. When it got up to temp it still stalled...
Forum: Monster Trucks
07-14-2008, 03:09 PM
Replies: 3,299
Views: 423,797
Posted By Runaway Jim

Idle issues, AHHHHHH!

Hello,

I posted a few days ago about shifting problems that occurred after I leaned my 3.3 engine a little bit. I've since fixed that by tightening the slipper clutch nut as well as slightly...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
07-14-2008, 01:34 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,571
Posted By Runaway Jim

I'm familiar with fuel prices in Maryland and RI....

I'm familiar with fuel prices in Maryland and RI. My wife's family is from the DC area and we live in Providence. Down in DC the fuel prices have gone up. Can't find anything for 20% under $32 or so...
Forum: Track Locator Forum
07-11-2008, 07:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 884
Posted By Runaway Jim

Those two tracks are too far away. Anyone hear of...

Those two tracks are too far away. Anyone hear of someplace closer to Providence...?
Forum: Monster Trucks
07-08-2008, 05:46 PM
Replies: 3,299
Views: 423,797
Posted By Runaway Jim

I finally had time to get out and work on my...

I finally had time to get out and work on my truck today and fixed the shifting problem. It was the slipper clutch. It was too loose for the engine settings. I tightened it up and it started shifting...
Forum: Track Locator Forum
07-07-2008, 07:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 884
Posted By Runaway Jim

Out Door Dirt Tracks Near Providence, RI

Hey everyone,

Anyone know of places to run around Providence, RI? I have a Revo 3.3 and a Losi 8ight and have been stuck on softball fields doing loops and figure eights. I know of one in Foxboro...
Forum: Monster Trucks
07-05-2008, 01:55 PM
Replies: 3,299
Views: 423,797
Posted By Runaway Jim

hey, thanks for all the great info guys. it seems...

hey, thanks for all the great info guys. it seems to me that tightening the clutch a touch makes the most sense first. i haven't touched it from the factory settings and it was running/shifting fine...
Forum: Monster Trucks
07-05-2008, 07:17 AM
Replies: 3,299
Views: 423,797
Posted By Runaway Jim

I think this is what I need to do. Let me know if...

I think this is what I need to do. Let me know if you all agree.

http://www.misbehavin-rc.com/pit-lan...adjustment.asp
Forum: Monster Trucks
07-04-2008, 10:39 PM
Replies: 3,299
Views: 423,797
Posted By Runaway Jim

ok, i'll try that. now i just have to figure out...

ok, i'll try that. now i just have to figure out how to get to the slipper clutch and what to do when i get there. :confused:

i've never had to get into the truck that much. how will i know if it...
Forum: Monster Trucks
07-04-2008, 04:55 PM
Replies: 3,299
Views: 423,797
Posted By Runaway Jim

shifting problems...

Hey everyone,

I searched the threads before posting this but didn't find anything specific to my problem. If it's there and I missed it, my apologies. Anyway, I was running my revo 3.3 today in a...
Forum: Monster Trucks
07-03-2008, 08:42 AM
Replies: 3,299
Views: 423,797
Posted By Runaway Jim

That actually helps a lot. Basically, the surface...

That actually helps a lot. Basically, the surface I'm running on should be the leading indicator as to what weight oil to put in the truck. For me, it'll primarily be fooling around on fields or...
Forum: Monster Trucks
07-02-2008, 08:48 PM
Replies: 3,299
Views: 423,797
Posted By Runaway Jim

So is the weight of the vehicle a rule of thumb...

So is the weight of the vehicle a rule of thumb to follow when deciding what weight shock oil to use? Are there other things to consider like racing or bashing etc? I'm new at this, my last hobby...
Forum: Monster Trucks
07-02-2008, 11:47 AM
Replies: 3,299
Views: 423,797
Posted By Runaway Jim

Newbie question about shock oil...

Hello,

I've been told that 50 weight shock oil for a revo 3.3 is the best. I've also been told that 30 weight shock oil for the same truck is the best. For someone who isn't racing, what should I...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
07-01-2008, 07:27 PM
Replies: 8,691
Views: 843,910
Posted By Runaway Jim

hey, i've got a revo 3.3 as well. do you think...

hey, i've got a revo 3.3 as well. do you think the 30 weight shock oil is appropriate for that truck? if not which weight should i go with for the 3.3?
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
07-01-2008, 03:12 PM
Replies: 8,691
Views: 843,910
Posted By Runaway Jim

sounds good. thanks for the help. talk with you...

sounds good. thanks for the help. talk with you later.
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
07-01-2008, 03:00 PM
Replies: 8,691
Views: 843,910
Posted By Runaway Jim

ok. i haven't opened the 30 yet so i'll return...

ok. i haven't opened the 30 yet so i'll return it. as for the white o-rings, is there a specific brand or kit you'd recommend for the 8ight shocks? thanks again for the help. i appreciate it!!!
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
07-01-2008, 02:45 PM
Replies: 8,691
Views: 843,910
Posted By Runaway Jim

hey, thanks for the tip on the white orings for...

hey, thanks for the tip on the white orings for the losi 8ight shocks. i'll order some today. as far as the shock oil weight i just bought some 30 weight oil. what's the difference between the...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
07-01-2008, 01:56 PM
Replies: 8,691
Views: 843,910
Posted By Runaway Jim

Shock oil help...

Hey Everyone,

I'm new to Nitro RCs. Had to find a new hobby since my last one almost killed me. Got hit by a car last year riding my Harley and lost my leg below the knee on the left. Jumped into...
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