nitro engine maintenance

[offroadrcguy]

can you guys go over a basic on how to store your nitro engine for the winter so it doesn't rust?
i need to store my engine and it wont be used for around 6-7 months. tips on how to store it?

 

[Chubaka]

If it was me, drain every drip out of the tank. After that run the engine until it wont start anymore. My method of aro is 3 in one. Some may agree, some may not. With thst said, I drop a few in the carb after removing the air filter. I the add a few more through the glow plug hole while turning the motor to get it all lubed up. I then install a clean and oiled filter, even though it wont be clean in 6 or 7 months. I also close the carb via servo to limit moisture and dirt.

 

[mzanzirc]

I would do what @Chubaka said for the engine.

I would also remove and clean the tank and fuel lines and install them back. Added measure I would also strip down as much off the chassis, clean it and put it back together, then put the car in a box or cover it with a rag to not collect dust and add some of those salt bags you get with some electronics to draw out moisture in the air. Oh and of course I would check on the car every now and again.

If I were to take a car out after 6-7 months, I don't want to be greeted by a dirty car.

 

[offroadrcguy]

ok ill do that.
thanks

 

[Maximum_Quake_Pro.com]

I would do what @Chubaka said for the engine.

I would also remove and clean the tank and fuel lines and install them back. Added measure I would also strip down as much off the chassis, clean it and put it back together, then put the car in a box or cover it with a rag to not collect dust and add some of those salt bags you get with some electronics to draw out moisture in the air. Oh and of course I would check on the car every now and again.

If I were to take a car out after 6-7 months, I don't want to be greeted by a dirty car.

What about one you sunk buried a decade ago in the woods in a small man made pond. It finally dried up,

 

[mzanzirc]

What about one you sunk buried a decade ago in the woods in a small man made pond. It finally dried up,

LOL!

 

[Maximum_Quake_Pro.com]

LOL!

Remind me sometime, I'll dig up a pic

 

[mzanzirc]

Remind me sometime, I'll dig up a pic

hehehe. I think it will be a pic of epic proportions!

 

[Maximum_Quake_Pro.com]

hehehe. I think it will be a pic of epic proportions!

I had already blew it off with air compressor, and brushed some, so I could bring it in to take pic, with less mess

 

[mzanzirc]

I had already blew it off with air compressor, and brushed some, so I could bring it in to take pic, with less mess

WOW! I see opportunity for a good "before" and "after" photoshoot.

 

[johnnydmd]

I usually drain the tanks, let the car run dry, put in some after run oil.

Some engines I disassemble and clean and leave them apart until ready for the season.

 

[JCsRCcar]

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[WVNed]

Make sure to store the batteries appropriately and remove alkaline cells so they don't leak.
I have way more trouble keeping batteries useful than I do nitro engines.