Serpent 710
05-24-2004, 11:14 PM
Originally posted by BaxterC
I think it should be fine then. How were the bearings? I am sure that f you run it, it should be ok... better than buying a new engine 'ey
I think it should be fine then. How were the bearings? I am sure that f you run it, it should be ok... better than buying a new engine 'ey
Cheers, Mark.
05-24-2004, 11:16 PM
Originally posted by markp27
Bearings seemed ok - I compared them to the ones in my RE engine and they seemed the same. I cleaned them out and re-oiled them, so there'll be no little bits of metal floating around in there.
Cheers, Mark.
Bearings seemed ok - I compared them to the ones in my RE engine and they seemed the same. I cleaned them out and re-oiled them, so there'll be no little bits of metal floating around in there.
Cheers, Mark.
05-24-2004, 11:20 PM
Originally posted by BaxterC
Now I feel better for you. I was feeling down for you as it is hard to lose a beloved little nitro engine... such a beauty, then it spits bits at you...
Now I feel better for you. I was feeling down for you as it is hard to lose a beloved little nitro engine... such a beauty, then it spits bits at you...
I'm going to try to go to the track tomorrow after work - all depends upon whether I can get a glow plug from my LHS. If not I have to wait until my last order turns up 
05-24-2004, 11:34 PM
Originally posted by markp27
I'm going to try to go to the track tomorrow after work - all depends upon whether I can get a glow plug from my LHS. If not I have to wait until my last order turns up
I'm going to try to go to the track tomorrow after work - all depends upon whether I can get a glow plug from my LHS. If not I have to wait until my last order turns up
05-24-2004, 11:43 PM
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Originally posted by markp27
Just a small correction though
"Birds of a feather flock together" 
Just a small correction though
"Birds of a feather flock together"
05-24-2004, 11:45 PM
Originally posted by markp27
I'm going to try to go to the track tomorrow after work - all depends upon whether I can get a glow plug from my LHS. If not I have to wait until my last order turns up
I'm going to try to go to the track tomorrow after work - all depends upon whether I can get a glow plug from my LHS. If not I have to wait until my last order turns up
05-24-2004, 11:53 PM
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Originally posted by InitialD
Apologies for my adulterated version !
Apologies for my adulterated version !
Cheers, Mark.
05-24-2004, 11:55 PM
Originally posted by InitialD
Get a few as spare. Never know you need them on the track.
Get a few as spare. Never know you need them on the track.
Dear UncleD, what am I doing wrong - obviously I don't know how to drive this car properly - please help
05-25-2004, 12:27 AM
Tech Addict
Originally posted by markp27
Fortunately, the big pieces of metal stayed in the bottom of the engine and only damaged parts of the casing - shouldn't affect the engine much.
The piston land sleave looked like they had small scratches on them, but I think this was more the brass colouring from the sleave due to the run-in cycle.
I just need to get it fired up on the bench and then see how it behaves.
Fortunately, the big pieces of metal stayed in the bottom of the engine and only damaged parts of the casing - shouldn't affect the engine much.
The piston land sleave looked like they had small scratches on them, but I think this was more the brass colouring from the sleave due to the run-in cycle.
I just need to get it fired up on the bench and then see how it behaves.
05-25-2004, 02:10 AM
Originally posted by KevinS
Ey... Baanbrekers. I know that track from a game!
Maybe a good tip for everyone; if you want to virtually drive on 5 Dutch tracks, including MACH, go to www.bigscaleracing.com and order the game.
You can also download the demo which features only one track, which is the track closest to where I live. One drawback... you'll be driving those sluggish lawnmowers.
Oh and another thing... I may be getting my hands on a MTX-3 soon. Does anyone want to buy it for $55?
Ey... Baanbrekers. I know that track from a game!
Maybe a good tip for everyone; if you want to virtually drive on 5 Dutch tracks, including MACH, go to www.bigscaleracing.com and order the game.
You can also download the demo which features only one track, which is the track closest to where I live. One drawback... you'll be driving those sluggish lawnmowers.
Oh and another thing... I may be getting my hands on a MTX-3 soon. Does anyone want to buy it for $55?
I've played the demo and yes you're right it's sluggish with the lawnmowers and it's not that nice as a game but you can learn all the tracks.
05-25-2004, 02:22 AM
Originally posted by BaxterC
Herbie, remember that to break in an engine, you should be doing it fast. It will give you a great FAST engine. but remember to heat cycle it. you should be ok though.
Herbie, remember that to break in an engine, you should be doing it fast. It will give you a great FAST engine. but remember to heat cycle it. you should be ok though.
It's still has compression but it isn't superb anymore. Also blown 3 glowplugs but I think I had the wrong ones. Too hot needed a 6 or a 7 instead of a 5.
I'll see how it goes at our clubrace coming weekend. First one with the new 710. Think I only drive the 710 and not the 950r but who knows maybe I drive them both
05-25-2004, 02:27 AM
Originally posted by BaxterC
I will give you 60$ if it has an engine. I need a backyard basher.
I will give you 60$ if it has an engine. I need a backyard basher.
Last edited by Pyramid; 05-25-2004 at 02:33 AM.
05-25-2004, 03:36 AM
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Originally posted by jfc_tech
The chatroom intro is in Bahasa malaysia??
I almost got lost there....forgotten what is "katalaluan"...end up looking thru dictionary...="password"
i was in at 10:45am...alone
The chatroom intro is in Bahasa malaysia??
I almost got lost there....forgotten what is "katalaluan"...end up looking thru dictionary...="password"
i was in at 10:45am...alone
Your fast 2 finger typing must have clicked on the Indonesian flag loh.
05-25-2004, 03:46 AM
Originally posted by Herbie
Well at 146 Celsius it's heat cycled pretty much I must say
It's still has compression but it isn't superb anymore. Also blown 3 glowplugs but I think I had the wrong ones. Too hot needed a 6 or a 7 instead of a 5.
I'll see how it goes at our clubrace coming weekend. First one with the new 710. Think I only drive the 710 and not the 950r but who knows maybe I drive them both
Well at 146 Celsius it's heat cycled pretty much I must say
It's still has compression but it isn't superb anymore. Also blown 3 glowplugs but I think I had the wrong ones. Too hot needed a 6 or a 7 instead of a 5.
I'll see how it goes at our clubrace coming weekend. First one with the new 710. Think I only drive the 710 and not the 950r but who knows maybe I drive them both
I don't think I could cope if I were racing in two classes
05-25-2004, 03:48 AM
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Originally posted by Sow&Steady
Aiiye, next time click on the flag of the country whose language you understand ma ...
Your fast 2 finger typing must have clicked on the Indonesian flag loh.
Aiiye, next time click on the flag of the country whose language you understand ma ...
Your fast 2 finger typing must have clicked on the Indonesian flag loh.