Break in question

[Will26]

Yesterday I bought a traxxas jato 3.3. I have already gone through tanks 1-3 of the traxxas break in method. I heard about heat cycling the engine and some say its better than the traxxas break in procedure. So what I want to know is, could I switch over to heat cycling the engine even though I'm on tank 4 ? What method has worked best for you ? Thanks in advance.

 

[BamaFan]

You still need to do as traxxas says and even with the traxxas method if you read your owners manual it talks about heat cycling. It tells you to make sure your temp of the engine gets up to atleast 200 degrees even if you have to wrap the head. It then tells you to make sure you set your piston at BDC (bottom dead center) and let it cool for 15 min. This sets the pinch of the engine for good compression.

 

[moe7404]

i have found a MUCH easyer way to break in a 3.3. but iam afraid if i do tell about it. ill get flamed, by the "experts".

 

[BamaFan]

Please share Moe7404. I am open to suggestions cause I break in a lot of engines either for me or my buddies. I don't personally go exactly by "Traxxas break in method" myself but I don't veer to far away from it. I have always said there has got to be a better way lol cause it sure does suck breaking in a engine.

 

[Macguyver]

i broke in my last 3.3 with the truck on a stand and a computer fan hooked up on a 9v power supply near the engine the keep the temp stable ...i basically heat cycled it ..i would play with the throttle a bit ...giving it a bit more throttle after each cycle ...i did that for about 3 tanks of fuel then i started driving it ....i burnt over a gallon in that engine and it still runs great and has great pinch

 

[2revo1maxx]

I see no need to let them cool down, as long as it stays between 180-220. All that does is cause the engine to tighten up again and puts more stress on things when you re-start it. I'd rather do the first 3-5 tanks non-stop and go from there.

 

[moe7404]

to:BamaFan. sorry it took so long. i have broke engines in by just idling. a bunch of experts will get all over me. but i do NOT clam to be an expert but i think it does work.