Originally Posted by
Windays
I think this thing both has a leak somewhere in the engine and the flywheel was coming loose the more I ran it. I think that contributed mostly to the tuning problems I had. I took the tuning slow but it was never consistent for me. The Traxxas was a bad buy though and I'm kicking myself for it.
If the engine was new I doubt it has a leak. I would check the clutch nut and make sure it's tight. Do a blockage test as I suggested and check igniter and plug. Get rid of that blue exhaust tube on the stinger It restricts the power. That will make it easier to prime start with your finger. NO fuel or fire engine won't run. If it had a leak it would still, try and pop off. If it's blocked it won't.