Nitro car starting problem?

[Rooky]

hi guys again

my car is now runing properly. because of you guys, Thanks.

one more thing, it sometimes takes like 30 - 40 pulls to get it start for the first time, ambient temperature is about 35 degree(out in my garage). but once got it started, i can start it for 2nd time or 3rd with in 1 or 2 pulls as long as the enginetemp isnt too cold. so i dont know why is it so hard to start for the 1st time, is it normal tho?

 

[Metalhead Matt]

Pre-heat it with a hairdryer. Sounds like you need to prime it a little more as well.

 

[Rooky]

so the temperature of the engien does have a side effect on the starting?

cuz i saw a lot of youtube videos they say they all got it and going on 1st pull when its like 20 degree outside...

when should i stop prime, right when fuel got to the carb or few more after it reaches it?

 

[Metalhead Matt]

One when it reaches the carb should do the trick. Temp has a huge effect. The guys that don't think so rebuild in the spring.

 

[Rooky]

ahh, i see =)

thanks =P

 

[Metalhead Matt]

The cold contracts the metel making for more friction. Wears mills out faster. It's all important to keep steady, safe temps. Unless you don't mind replacing/rebuilding more often. Depends on your budget really.

 

[Rooky]

i see, i guess i will start cleaning it up and store it under my bed from now on

 

[Metalhead Matt]

My nitro cutoff is 40 degrees. A calm 40 really.

 

[srusinek]

My cutoff is 50 myself.

 

[cwal1774]

I have run in colder temps like 20 degrees or as cold as I can stand it myself. I just fuel it and prime it indoors before I take it outside to start it and bring it indoors immediatly after it runs out of fuel so it doesn't cool off too quickly in the cold air. Cold weather doesn't keep me from enjoying my trucks. These things are an absolute blast in the snow! Some will disagree but I personaly have not had any major issues with running nitro in the cold. Unless it's like 10 or below that's just to damn cold for anyone to be outside.

 

[farm boy 530]

I like to give it about one more pull after I see fuel reach my carb. Also set the trim open a bit for a larger carb gap. Be ready to turn it back when the engine starts though! Also if you over prime and flood it (you know when it gets hard to pull). Take out your plug, flip your car, and pull your cord a few times to expel the extra fuel. Hope this helps save your arm!

 

[Rooky]

woot, kept it in my room lastnight at temp around 60 degree, pre-heated with a heat gun for about 10 seconds, primed it and ONE PULL STARTED.

thats first time ever since i have got the car HAHA, so the temp does make a different =P

thanks guys =P