T Tmaxxman7 RC Newbie Messages 14 Reaction score 0 Points 0 RC Driving Style Apr 13, 2010 #1 Hey guys yesterday I was running my tmaxx and it hit 290 degrees. Wondering if that caused any damage and if my motor will be fine. I shut it off right away when I saw it was at 290.
Hey guys yesterday I was running my tmaxx and it hit 290 degrees. Wondering if that caused any damage and if my motor will be fine. I shut it off right away when I saw it was at 290.
Racer 1966 What are we doing today? Supporter Build Thread Contributor Messages 8,245 Reaction score 324 Points 843 Location Joplin, MO RC Driving Style Bashing Apr 13, 2010 #2 You'll be fine. It's not recommended to run that hot all the time but temps will occasionally get up there.
You'll be fine. It's not recommended to run that hot all the time but temps will occasionally get up there.
N Nubsaucedeluxe RCTalk Rookie Messages 17 Reaction score 0 Points 0 RC Driving Style Bashing Apr 13, 2010 #3 I've seen 400 before, fried the glowplug, but the engine was fine and still running fine a year later.
I've seen 400 before, fried the glowplug, but the engine was fine and still running fine a year later.
T Tmaxxman7 RC Newbie Messages 14 Reaction score 0 Points 0 RC Driving Style Apr 13, 2010 Thread starter #4 Ok thank you guys. I was a little worried that it got that hot
B bduce77 RCTalk Basher Messages 60 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Location Marysvill Michigan RC Driving Style Bashing Apr 17, 2010 #5 high temps are ok every once in a while. Make sure you are putting after run oil in you carb when you are done for the day.
high temps are ok every once in a while. Make sure you are putting after run oil in you carb when you are done for the day.