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[ryles87]

i have a savage xl and can't seem to get it tuned right i dont have temp gun thes at the hobbystore told me i didnt need it so maybe you guys could help

 

[shizcol]

thats real supportive of a hobby shop.. "ya u dont need a temp gun" cause temp doesn't matter lol.. temo guns are very useful.. they will help ur engine last a long time

look on ebay they have some there for pretty cheap

 

[cwal1774]

While it's not absolutely necessary a temp gun is very helpful for tuning.

 

[ryles87]

Thanks I can seem to get it tuned right I could use some helpafter I let off the,acceleration kind cuts out but doesn't die

 

[shizcol]

Thanks I can seem to get it tuned right I could use some helpafter I let off the,acceleration kind cuts out but doesn't die

can u be more detailed? is there good smoke? if u pinch the fuel line that goes to the carb, how long before it stalls? if its less then 3 secs its too lean on bottom if its more then 3-4 secs its too rich on bottom.. if theres no smoke its too lean on high speed

 

[ryles87]

theres smoke and if i pinch the fuel line its 3-4 sec

 

[srusinek]

On my Xl I have the following settings: The High speed needle is 1.25 turns in from the groove. 1.5 turns in from the groove is the max lean setting. The Low speed needle is flush with the carb. Flush is the max lean setting. The mixture screw has been adjusted but not much and it's advised to not touch it. The Idle gap is within the rec. spec. You're hobby shop is right because you should not be tuning to a temp gun but however it's very helpful knowing where your temp is at with the settings your running at. So If you're hitting 300 degrees for example with a rich setting, then you would have either one of the two issues: either one of the settings are too lean or you have an air leak. I've ran rc for years without a temp gun and this year was my first full season with one and I don't know how I got by without one. Just remember to adjust your carb with the engine up to temp. Hope this helps, Steve

 

[TaterX]

This may help.
https://www.rcnitrotalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60832

 

[Rolex]

It's also really cold in Illinois.