Help with starting engine

[Longmill]

A little advice please all i cannot start my nitro engine it fires up but then cuts out straight away any advice would be much appreciated. Thank you in advance

 

[robmob]

I moved your post to it's own thread. You are more likely to get help here.

 

[Longmill]

Cool thank you

 

[vbgagnon]

what engine?
what plug?
is it broken in yet? if not how much fuel has run through it?

What are your needle settings at?

 

[Longmill]

All i can tell you is this,
Instuction manual says Engine is a Japan18cxp, as for the plug i have no idea but it won't be anything special as the buggy was cheap. It is broken in i have'nt really tuned engine yet cos not long after break in i broke a rear damper so had to wait for a replacement. I am thinking of putting carb & needle settings back to factory settings then try again. Glow plug is good filament is not damaged in any way has a good glow and is'nt blackend.

 

[jon2]

Hello Longmill,

Lets get a few things answered.

First, have you checked the idle setting? without the airfilter on, you should be able to look down into the carburator and see a 1mm opening when at idle.When you apply your brakes, that should never fully close. it should just limit the fuel enough to keep the engine running .

Second is the glow plug. Have you checked to see it glows bright?

Last...what is "broken in"?

Please give us some answers to help you out.

 

[vbgagnon]

Jon has a good point with the idle settings.

I would do what you were saying by putting the needles to stock and retuen from there. It would be much easier for ya.

 

[Longmill]

Thanks for all the advice guys sorted it out buy reseting needle valve and the carb setting had much fun chasing the dog round my back garden this afternoon:LoL:

 

[vbgagnon]

glad to hear you got things sorted out!