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  1. watertrucker

    New to RC, Engine won't start, tried all options.

    The only way I know is to try a new glow plug. Break-in is hard on them. I've had good results with Traxxas 3232X plugs, and my Shockwave actually runs better with an HSP A3 plug. I picked up a few on eBay for about $4 bucks each.
  2. watertrucker

    New to RC, Engine won't start, tried all options.

    Usually that's the sign of a bad glow plug. A new one should take care of it. Be sure to set your needles back to where they were before. Then you can start tuning.
  3. watertrucker

    New to RC, Engine won't start, tried all options.

    2 1/2 full turns counter clockwise from closed. Should be close enough to get it going.
  4. watertrucker

    New to RC, Engine won't start, tried all options.

    Welcome to RCNT ! Sorry, didn't mean to quote your post. Hit the wrong button on my phone. I broke in my Shockwave a couple days ago. In my experience the factory settings are usually off. I set my high speed and low speed needles at 2 1/2 turns out from closed and it started and idled good...
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