G greysrbad RC Newbie Messages 9 Reaction score 0 RC Driving Style Apr 23, 2009 #1 i got a tmaxx with a 1.5 i could get it started with my glow lighter but as soon as i take the lighter off the truck it turns off what do i need to do or is my engine no good :\
i got a tmaxx with a 1.5 i could get it started with my glow lighter but as soon as i take the lighter off the truck it turns off what do i need to do or is my engine no good :\
NCNitro Fist of Goodness In Memoriam Supporter Excellence Award Build Thread Contributor Messages 19,396 Reaction score 890 Location Central Florida RC Driving Style BashingRacing Apr 23, 2009 #2 Most likely the glow plug is shot. Try replacing that and see what happens.
olds97_lss RCTalk VIP Supporter Excellence Award Build Thread Contributor Messages 20,350 Reaction score 2,255 Location Dekalb, IL RC Driving Style Bashing Apr 23, 2009 #3 Yep. Either way too rich, bad glow plug or really worn piston/sleeve causing blowby. More than likely tune or plug though. How olds your fuel? If it's really old and stale, that could be a problem too.
Yep. Either way too rich, bad glow plug or really worn piston/sleeve causing blowby. More than likely tune or plug though. How olds your fuel? If it's really old and stale, that could be a problem too.
R rackball6288 RCTalk Member Messages 35 Reaction score 0 RC Driving Style Bashing Apr 24, 2009 #4 I've had the same problem before on my 3.3. Sounds like these guys have you covered. New glow plug and some fine tuning and I was good to go.
I've had the same problem before on my 3.3. Sounds like these guys have you covered. New glow plug and some fine tuning and I was good to go.
G greysrbad RC Newbie Messages 9 Reaction score 0 RC Driving Style Apr 24, 2009 Thread starter #5 going to my lhs tomorrow to get a glow plug and i will let you know if i get it going thanks bros
NCNitro Fist of Goodness In Memoriam Supporter Excellence Award Build Thread Contributor Messages 19,396 Reaction score 890 Location Central Florida RC Driving Style BashingRacing Apr 24, 2009 #6 Good luck, let us know how it goes.
G greysrbad RC Newbie Messages 9 Reaction score 0 RC Driving Style Apr 25, 2009 Thread starter #7 New glow plug and some tuneing and it's running thanks fellas
NCNitro Fist of Goodness In Memoriam Supporter Excellence Award Build Thread Contributor Messages 19,396 Reaction score 890 Location Central Florida RC Driving Style BashingRacing Apr 25, 2009 #8 No problem, glad to see you got it running.