Best way to break in an engine

[bourney2006]

i (hopefully) will get my force .26 through the post tomorrow and I'm not sure on how best to break it in. The way i usually do it is:
1 tank of tick over
1 tank 1/4 throttle
1 tank 1/2 throttle
1 tank 3/4 throttle
1 tank full throttle
then run it slightly rih for the first race or two


Is there a better way than that?

 

[kurt_02f150]

set your epa so you don't get over excited.


i normally 2-3 tanks at 1/4 and then the rest like you said.

the os takes longer to breakin due to the abl

 

[mach1basher]

what do you do on the 1st tank? Tick over? How do people get there cars to idel for the first tank of break-in? Sounds kinda like traxxas's.

 

[DaveM]

I used the heatcycle method.

Do a search, theres plenty of posts on here

Look at the sticky at the top.

Dave

 

[jetmechG550]

I use the heat cycle method for about the first tank to a tank and a half and then on the track she goes!

 

[.21Rc10GT]

I use the heat cycle method for about the first tank to a tank and a half and then on the track she goes!

People might call you crazy, but I did that with my Sirio .27R in my Maxx. I was scared at first, but then, it started running better and better. Still haven't seen a drop in performance. Keeps itching for more.

 

[bourney2006]

i ordered a OFNA force .26 a week or so back and it arrived yesterday. I am using the heat cycle method of break-in and up o yet seems very good, it seems as though it gains more power every time i restart it.

 

[godale03]

I use the heat cycle method for about the first tank to a tank and a half and then on the track she goes!

Hey Jet.... have you ever had problems with this? I am about to break in a new .21 VSpec... and am a bit weary. Thanks

Tom

 

[jetmechG550]

No, I broke in my stock V-Spec that way. It runs like an animal. Has about 3+ gallons through it now. Also broke in my EB Mods V-Spec like that and my RB Mods Ninja. Couple buddies do the same thing.

 

[bourney2006]

i broke my OFNA force .26 in using this method, its being a while since i broke an engine in so please dont think I'm retarded by asking this but here goes... i noticed today when pulling the pull start that it had lost alot of compression and was easier to pull the pull-start (and yes it does turn the engine over) is this right??