low temp

[madfastbanshee405]

i got a second savage this time a 25. when i checked the temp i got a reading of 185. does any one have any suggestions to how much i should lean it out? or should i just start from the factory settings and work from there? and yes the motor is fully broken in.

 

[RatzoRC]

If it's running well at 185, don't touch the LSN, leave it.
If you have good acceleration but lack performance, turn the HSN in about an 1/8th of a turn at a time untill it gets to were you like it.
Don't go higher than 250 degrees.
I'd say 220 degrees is a good temp.

 

[NCNitro]

Personally I disagree with Ratzo. 185 is too low, it does not allow the piston and sleeve to expand properly and will cause premature wear, thus shortening engine life. I would want it in at least the 205-210 range at minimum.

 

[sweetdiesel]

What are the ambient temperaures that you are running at? If it runs really well at 185, wrap the head with either paper and a rubber band, foil, or a sock to help bring the temps up. You don't have to necessarily block all the cooling fins on the head, , just enough to bring the temps up higher than 200 degrees. Personally I like to run my engines at a minimum of 220 degrees.

 

[madfastbanshee405]

ok thanks for the help ill let you guys know how it turns out