Overheating

[Connor_TK.Extra]

Hi guys
Sorry I am asking so much.
my nitro car is really really hot at half a tank left how can I make it run cooler

 

[NCNitro]

What temperature is it running at?

 

[Connor_TK.Extra]

I’m not sure but I can’t keep my hand on the blue top of the engine so it is very hot

 

[Connor_TK.Extra]

What temperature is it running at?

How do I make it run cooler

 

[johnnydmd]

How do I make it run cooler

Generally speaking, you need to richen the fuel mixture. You should buy a temperature gauge though to get an accurate reading. At normal temps(200-260), it would be too hot to touch the cooling fins.

 

[AClegg]

Generally speaking, you need to richen the fuel mixture. You should buy a temperature gauge though to get an accurate reading. At normal temps(200-260), it would be too hot to touch the cooling fins.

Keep in mind, that's 200-260 F.

 

[tntpoof]

A nitro motor will be Hot. go buy a thermometer and then you can say its to hot...I have a a cheapo one from harbor freight and a very expensive Fluke both give me the same temps

 

[NCNitro]

Temp gun is a must for proper nitro tuning

 

[Rolex]

Even an engine in perfect tune will be too hot to touch.

 

[olds97_lss]

Even an engine in perfect tune will be too hot to touch.

Water boils at 212F, a well tuned nitro runs between 200-280F. So far too hot to touch it if it's working properly and tuned right.

I've been using this temp gun for a while, seems to work ok:
https://www.rcjuice.com/hobbystar-ht-101-infrared-thermometer.html