New engine, won't start.

[ToTheMaxx]

I got a new 3.3 engine to replace the worn out 3.3, which had no compression after sitting for a couple years. I have new fuel, glow plug is good, glow ignitor is good, engine is new...but won't start. Using pull start; a couple times it sounded like it started but only stays on for about a second.

Any ideas are much appreciated. Thanks

 

[Metalhead Matt]

Make sure your at factory settings, heat up the engine with a hair dryer and crack the glow plug loose until it starts. Just be sure and tighten the plug back up asap. If the truck sat for a couple of years, the tank cap seal might be shot. Make sure the fuel system is air tight.

 

[Racer 1966]

Also check the carb throttle gap. Use the trim knob on your transmitter to open it up a little more than idle position of 1-1.5mm

 

[ToTheMaxx]

Thanks for your input, I'll try these out

 

[Metalhead Matt]

Sure thing bro. Try those tricks out, and get back to us. We'll get ya going.

 

[ToTheMaxx]

At what point do I crack the glow plug? Not sure if I'm doing it correct. Still getting the same stuff here...I checked the fuel system. Pretty sure it's air tight.

 

[ToTheMaxx]

Ok, I got it figured out. There was a fuel leak after all. It's running now. Thanks for the help!