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i need carb help asap please

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JeremyL

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I just bought a new nitro truck. when i first got it, it started. but it was idling to high and you would have to hold the break so it didnt roll forward. i tried to adjust it so it wouldnt do that. at one point i got it to not roll forward but when the break was applied it would die. and now i can't even get it started. it will crank over but dies right after i take the ignighter and starter off.

so my question is whats a good bench mark for factory settings? how many turns should the HSN, LSN, and IDLE PIN be turned out?? please help me
 
Pull the air filter off, Watch the linkage operate the throttle slide. You'll see what's going on. ALWAYS adjust the linkage mechanically before turning the trim knob. Set the trim knob back down to the point so the throttle slide stops at neutral, and at full brakes.
Then check that the servo/throttle linkage opens the slide just a tad shy of all the way open. Lean the LSN in 1/8th of a turn in. Get the engine hot before you start it, use a hair dryer or a heat gun. Idle stability will improve with the engine warm. Fuel flow is controllled by the LSN from idle to 1/4 throttle, after 1/4 throttle the HSN is what you adjust. If it floods out too easily in either range, lean the appropiate needle. When you lean the LSN to the point it needs to be at, you will have to turn the idle speed down with the screw on the carb. Readjust the linkage at idle to compensate.
I think you need to do some research on here before you go any further. Read the manual front to back until you are 100% familiar with it. There is a couple of stickies at the tops of the different forums, they are for the new people.
Welcome to the forum BTW! I hope that helps.
You can also ggogle "RC Nitro Engine tuning" and come up with a ton of information.
Maybe you'll luck up and find someone near you with experience to help you out. I had to learn the hard way myself. Solo over 10 years ago, I feel your pain. We all did at one point. I'm STILL learning more and more about setting up r/c's properly everyday!
 
check out the you tube videos

I found youtube videos to be most helpfull. type in nitro setup or adjusting or something and theres alot of helpfull videos.
 
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