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Old 05-25-2016 | 09:46 PM
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I'm guilty of not using a fuel filter I'll add one soon.

Nevertheless, I did some Googling and found that the fuel I use - Traxxas Top Fuel 0 has high castor oil content which causes it to gum up.

I also Googled 'clogged hsn' and came up with numerous posts describing my exact problem! Someone also said it is a fairly common problem among nitro engines - clogged fuel lines and even the fuel tank.

What type of fuel do you use?

DrG

Originally Posted by FirebladeRX7
Are you running a fuel filter? Contaminates can accumulate in the bottom of the tank from refueling and stuff falling in. Any particulate will not go over well when it gets to the carb.
I've never had to clean a carburetor due to foreign contaminates.
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