O ohmygahitscoby Hardcore RCTalk User Messages 3,045 Reaction score 0 Location San Jose RC Driving Style Bashing Dec 19, 2007 #1 How do I start my engine when I have compression? Anyone know how to make it go away/remove it?
F FRIDGE Hardcore RCTalk User Messages 1,503 Reaction score 0 Location Bronx RC Driving Style Dec 19, 2007 #2 you can loosen the glow plug, then once you have started the engine up tighten the glow plug back up.
you can loosen the glow plug, then once you have started the engine up tighten the glow plug back up.
O ohmygahitscoby Hardcore RCTalk User Messages 3,045 Reaction score 0 Location San Jose RC Driving Style Bashing Dec 19, 2007 Thread starter #3 How far should I loosen the glow plug?
Rolex Hoof Hearted In Memoriam Supporter Military Veteran Build Thread Contributor Messages 35,105 Reaction score 1,763 Location In my recliner RC Driving Style BashingFlying Dec 19, 2007 #4 About a quarter turn. Never more than half. Just enough to let out enough compression to make starting easier.
About a quarter turn. Never more than half. Just enough to let out enough compression to make starting easier.
O ohmygahitscoby Hardcore RCTalk User Messages 3,045 Reaction score 0 Location San Jose RC Driving Style Bashing Dec 19, 2007 Thread starter #5 Alright, I'll try this. Thanks!
J jetmechG550 RCTalk VIP Messages 6,210 Reaction score 2 Location Plainfield RC Driving Style Dec 19, 2007 #6 heat it up with a heat gun
O ohmygahitscoby Hardcore RCTalk User Messages 3,045 Reaction score 0 Location San Jose RC Driving Style Bashing Dec 21, 2007 Thread starter #7 Will a hairdryer work?
olds97_lss RCTalk VIP Supporter Excellence Award Build Thread Contributor Messages 20,350 Reaction score 2,255 Location Dekalb, IL RC Driving Style Bashing Dec 21, 2007 #8 It will help. Getting the engine up to around 200F is preferable, but I've had good results once they are at 90F+.
It will help. Getting the engine up to around 200F is preferable, but I've had good results once they are at 90F+.