Hi when i started up my nitro truck the throttle would not work, it would just rev the engine but the truck would not move. Now when i tried to pump fuel through to the engine it would suck in any fuel someone please help?
-
Welcome to RCTalk! 🚀
Join the #1 RC community where hobbyists connect, share, and get expert advice on RC cars, trucks, boats, drones, and more!
- ✓ Friendly & passionate RC enthusiasts
- ✓ RC tips & troubleshooting
- ✓ Buy, sell & trade RC gear
- ✓ Share builds & upgrades
Help on starting my nitro truck
- Thread starter mende
- Start date
This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate
links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.
links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.
Phins Fan
Hardcore RCTalk User
- Messages
- 2,156
- Reaction score
- 8
- Points
- 678
- RC Driving Style
- Bashing
Couple questions - What kind of truck will help. Did you just buy and was it new or used? If you can start and rev without the truck moving it sounds like you could have a problem with your clutch assembly
- Thread starter
- #3
It has been used a fair bit, this is what type it is http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HSP-TORN...Radio_Controlled_Vehicles&hash=item5d2cdd76d4 the last time it worked was when i took it out at a farm then when i tried to start it it would just start reving. I left it for a week then i tried to pump fuel into the engine to try start it up and the fuel would not go through to the engine it was blocked but i have no idea why?
Phins Fan
Hardcore RCTalk User
- Messages
- 2,156
- Reaction score
- 8
- Points
- 678
- RC Driving Style
- Bashing
unfortunately I've never dealt with HSP before but from what I've read they arent of the strongest of quality. I would look at resealing the engine for starters and then putting the carb back to stock settings and go from there
- Thread starter
- #5
ok thanks 1 quick question what is your thought if i buy this rc truck? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1-8-NITR...Radio_Controlled_Vehicles&hash=item2315445581 If you disagree with this 1 which one would you suggest i get with a price limit of $400?
Last edited:
- Messages
- 14,626
- Reaction score
- 1,195
- Points
- 1,130
- Location
- In a padded cell
- RC Driving Style
- Bashing
No parts and poor quality. You might try looking at AMain Hobbies or Tower Hobbies on line.
- Messages
- 14,626
- Reaction score
- 1,195
- Points
- 1,130
- Location
- In a padded cell
- RC Driving Style
- Bashing
Traxxas, HPI, Associated and Losi are all good brands.
This is a good beginner truck from Traxxas:
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product...z-Radio-Easy-Start-Battery-Charger-Fuel-Bottl
I'd recommend it because it has everything but the fuel included and has great parts availability and is pretty durable.
This is a good beginner truck from Traxxas:
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product...z-Radio-Easy-Start-Battery-Charger-Fuel-Bottl
I'd recommend it because it has everything but the fuel included and has great parts availability and is pretty durable.
Phins Fan
Hardcore RCTalk User
- Messages
- 2,156
- Reaction score
- 8
- Points
- 678
- RC Driving Style
- Bashing
Agreed with Hamz but I think the order should go Associated, HPI, Traxxas, Axial (not that you would have alot to choose from), and then Losi. If you were to purchase any 1 of these 5 I think you would probably have a solid quality vehicle with plenty of aftermarket capabilities.
- Messages
- 14,626
- Reaction score
- 1,195
- Points
- 1,130
- Location
- In a padded cell
- RC Driving Style
- Bashing
I didn't really list in any particular order.
- Messages
- 14,626
- Reaction score
- 1,195
- Points
- 1,130
- Location
- In a padded cell
- RC Driving Style
- Bashing
It's not bad at all.
mtaylortank
Hardcore RCTalk User
I have a hpi rsa 3 evo with a cuda top on it and just make sure you go through and use locktight on most of the screws and rerun one of the fuel lines it is a pretty good little on-road rig, you just need to make sure you clean the area if you plan on going really fast because a small rock can send you sailing at high speeds!!! I have had it happen from a rock.
But I love that little rig!! I was going to trade it at first because I had a problem with the roto start ( so I would recomend going to pulstart) and the kids made me keap it instead of trading it off and now I wouldnt trade it off at all I would sell one of the 4 maxx's I have first and I love my maxx's!!!
Did you ever find out what was wrong with your rig??? that you origionaly posted about???
But I love that little rig!! I was going to trade it at first because I had a problem with the roto start ( so I would recomend going to pulstart) and the kids made me keap it instead of trading it off and now I wouldnt trade it off at all I would sell one of the 4 maxx's I have first and I love my maxx's!!!
Did you ever find out what was wrong with your rig??? that you origionaly posted about???
Last edited:
cwal1774
Hardcore RCTalk User
You can't go wrong with anything HPI. Their stuff is tough dependable and very well made. Traxxas stuff is a little more user friendly but lacks I think personally in durability. It takes some upgrades and good aftermarket stuff to make a T-MAXX as stout as Savage is out of the box. I dont really know that much about Losi or the others. These are the only 2 brands I have had any expierience with.
