.18 temp

[noah]

my os .18 run alwaise over 240 max 270 but with blue smoke

i don't know if is normal to run this temp in the manuel is not indicate

 

[Monkey Wrench]

270 is a bit too high. I wouldn't let it get above 250 for any length of time. Richen it up a bit.

 

[redhatman]

yea, try to stay under 250, however its not going to kill your engine if you run a little hotter for a shortened time. Just dont constantly run at like 270.

Richen it up a bit and temps will drop.

 

[olds97_lss]

Which os 18 is it? 18 CV-R or 18TM?

I have a hard time getting mine up to 200 and I've run close to two gallons through it. I ran yesterday for about 5 tanks in my revo and it hit 205. It was 80 degrees outside.

 

[LuckyJimMT2]

I don't have a .18, I've got a T .15 Nitro Star (HPI) and my temps run 270-280 with smoke, but when I richen the HSN (even slightly), it bogs, sputters and dies.

 

[skeeter1255]

Are you checking its temp when idling or when its moving some more info would help

 

[LuckyJimMT2]

I've got a Traxxas temp gauge that I mounted (with wire wrapped just below cooling head). I've conceded that it's not as accurate as a temp gun, but it should be close enough. Anyway, I run my truck up the driveway (about 100') and back a few times. I stop the truck to check the temp, when it says 270-280, I kill the motor and let it cool and look for more information on tuning.

 

[sly2136]

ya if your useing the traxxas onboard gauge typically you can add 20 to 30 degrees to that number for a plug temp. so i would say richen it up. if you know someone with a temp gun have them check it for you and compare numbers then you will know how much to add or subtract for a plug temp