For the newbies and the oldies

[bgbdwlf2500]

I was into this hobby for about 3 years, 10 years ago, but always had an RC of some sort since I was very young. I had a friend who owned his own hobby shop so I got to learn tons from him because it isnt like chain stores that just want to sell you something.

One thing that not even he ever did was seal an engine, new or old. I've NEVER heard of doing this until i got on this site. Well, two weekends ago I learned the importance of it with the Revo i bought for my brother. Previous owner said it was a new 3.3 never broken in. He fired it up with no problems so i took it home.

Gave it to my brother, well last weekend we were trying to get it running right. Had it running pretty good but couldnt get the temps right at over 400 degrees. Well, thinking back to this site, i said i think we need to seal this. Well he followed the video and sealed it. Engine runs off the chain now with temps at 250, and was easy to tune. Even had to LEAN the low end out. So, what did i do? Got him to seal my 4.6 and while it was never running bad, it now runs soooooo much better.

Just wanted to mention this as I have never heard of it but what a difference it makes.

 

[Rolex]

That's why we're the best.

 

[bgbdwlf2500]

Wont argue with that but I thought it extremely funny that with all the cars and trucks that he had in that shop including mine, we never came across an engine that wouldnt run right because it wasn't sealed. Guess QC became less and less over the years

 

[Rolex]

Most engines will run fine without being sealed, but eventually all the vibration takes a toll on the connecting parts.
Most people will seal an engine when it's brand new just to avoid doing it later when it's tough to keep in tune.

 

[MudSlinger33]

Always glad to help! I may have to try sealing my 4.6, its getting a little temperamental.