i got this truck used I've had it about 1 week I've messed with it got it started once and it ran for about 35 40 seconds it died out and havent been able it get it started i set everything by the book and still unable to get it running the frist problem i had was the coolent head wasn't tight got it tight and waited 1 hour ans it started right up like i said it ran for about 35 40 seconds no luck since can anyone help me?
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can't keep mt tmaxx 2.5 running
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Tmaxx96
Gone - bye bye.
is it primed ?
is there GOOD fuel in it
what are the needles set at ?
if not stock settings already turn the HSN to 4 FULL turns out the LSN flush with the inside ring of the slide
Charge the EZ start battery
Cut the blue wire off and buy a Glo starter and then try it it should fire up and after it does TUNE IT
is there GOOD fuel in it
what are the needles set at ?
if not stock settings already turn the HSN to 4 FULL turns out the LSN flush with the inside ring of the slide
Charge the EZ start battery
Cut the blue wire off and buy a Glo starter and then try it it should fire up and after it does TUNE IT
brad55102
RCTalk Addict
is the piston installed correctly?
do you have a good pinch?
do you have a good pinch?
darnoced
RCTalk Champion
Might want to check the glow plug while you are at it.....
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i have primed it what is the best way to prime and how much would you suggest? They said at the hobby shop the best way to prime is to put my finger over the muffler while trying to start it the release it and keep doing that.
Also i tried the glow plug ingnit didnt seem to chane it i got a new ezstart harnes in stalled and got a new glow plug the fule I'm using is traxxs 20% is there a better brand or % i should try?
Yes the 4 full turns are the stock settings?
if the ezstart wand it hold charge ok but if it dosent keep a good charge that could be a big problem? also is there any one that has a ezstart wand and battery pack for sell or trade for something?
Also i tried the glow plug ingnit didnt seem to chane it i got a new ezstart harnes in stalled and got a new glow plug the fule I'm using is traxxs 20% is there a better brand or % i should try?
Yes the 4 full turns are the stock settings?
if the ezstart wand it hold charge ok but if it dosent keep a good charge that could be a big problem? also is there any one that has a ezstart wand and battery pack for sell or trade for something?
darnoced
RCTalk Champion
I know that my old rig had somewhat of the same problem. I took out the glow plug and checked to see if the top of the piston was wet(it was). Turned it on its side and cranked it over to make sure that it wasn't flooded(a little), re-installed the plug. Then I took off the fuel line, hooked up the glow ignitor, let it sit while I hooked up the EZ and cranked it over. It cranked for a bit, caught and ran for a sec or so. I hooked up the fuel line again and it started and ran ok.
I run sidewinder 20% so I really can't tell you about any other kind of fuel.
I run sidewinder 20% so I really can't tell you about any other kind of fuel.
GrudgE
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Have you changed glow plugs, or even made sure the one in it is working.
samrsnow
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Get new fuel. Topfuel is hobbrible. Its got too much oil! Get some Byron gen2 20% race or O'donnell 20% race.