Mistertwoo
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So I am new and have read and followed lots of tips on here so far but have a few questions. I have a HPI 4.6 Trophy Truggy, I have run 9 tanks of nitro through it, broke it in and believe the high speed screw is properly set. Every time I try to slow down the idle speed it kills the engine before reaching the point where the clutch is not engaged and then is un-startable until I either hold the throttle or increase idle speed. I don't really care if it has a high idle speed unless it will shorten engine life.
My biggest concern is that it is eating $8 glow plugs. The first went part way through tank 5 and I thought that might be due to the excessively rich factory settings used for break in. But another appears to be shot (does not light all the way to the end) after tank 8. One thing I did different after tank 8 was put after run oil in the cylinder. I am using 20% nitro.
How long should a glow plug last and any tips on making them last longer?
I also am curious if I can just refill the tank and run it again or do I need to let it cool off first?
My biggest concern is that it is eating $8 glow plugs. The first went part way through tank 5 and I thought that might be due to the excessively rich factory settings used for break in. But another appears to be shot (does not light all the way to the end) after tank 8. One thing I did different after tank 8 was put after run oil in the cylinder. I am using 20% nitro.
How long should a glow plug last and any tips on making them last longer?
I also am curious if I can just refill the tank and run it again or do I need to let it cool off first?