Problem with RC10GT2

[ForumSn0w]

Hey guys I am new to Nitro, just picked up an AE GT2 today and when I first started it up, the thing was revving up pretty high, I know that isn't good for a new motor, (I think it was pretty high at least). I pulled the fuel line a couple of seconds after it ran. When it was on the wheels were spinning, like the clutch is stuck. I made sure that I had the idle screw all the way down at lowest idle and the thing still was revving up. I dont know what the problem is. The user manual doesn't cover anything like that. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I am 20% fuel, and made sure that the electronics were on. The servo doesn't seem the be stuck open for the carb.

 

[Scrogg]

Richen the LSN 1/4 turn out and retry it. Repeat if necessary. The needles can be wrong from the factory. Reset them to the factory/break-in settings. The proper needle settings should be in the manual somewhere. Most but not all engines have the LSN set flush with the end of the housing.

 

[griemar]

Hey guys I am new to Nitro, just picked up an AE GT2 today and when I first started it up, the thing was revving up pretty high, I know that isn't good for a new motor, (I think it was pretty high at least). I pulled the fuel line a couple of seconds after it ran. When it was on the wheels were spinning, like the clutch is stuck. I made sure that I had the idle screw all the way down at lowest idle and the thing still was revving up. I dont know what the problem is. The user manual doesn't cover anything like that. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I am 20% fuel, and made sure that the electronics were on. The servo doesn't seem the be stuck open for the carb.

reset all your needles back to factory setting at start over. Also make sure that there are no obstructions in the fuel line, carb ect. A lean mixture will cause the engine to speed up. Also, I wouldnt pull the fuel line to shut it off, simply pinch the fuel line in front of the engine. It'll surge for a second or 2 and then shut down. Anyone else reading this feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, I've been running my GT2 about a week now and have had no "real" issues yet. But i'm far from an expert.

Edit: Here's a pdf with the factory carb settings. There are pics with the settings on the bottom right of the document, in case you couldnt find them

http://aedownloads.com/pdf/guides/mmgt3_qs_guide.pdf

 

[Scrogg]

Right on, except when a engine is new it is best to stop the engine by plugging the exhaust or stopping the flywheel with something non-fleshy.

 

[griemar]

Right on, except when a engine is new it is best to stop the engine by plugging the exhaust or stopping the flywheel with something non-fleshy.

Again, correct me if I'm wrong, but I was told that plugging the exhaust can flood the engine.

 

[Rs4 drift]

it can i just rub the flywheel

 

[ForumSn0w]

Alright, so I started adjusting the screws all the way down and back out to factory settings, and now I am not getting anything, mabye the batteries in the glow plug are out, I dont know. Is the motor supposed to be pretty tough to turn over. I know there isn't too many places to grab the car with force without breaking something.

 

[griemar]

Alright, so I started adjusting the screws all the way down and back out to factory settings, and now I am not getting anything, mabye the batteries in the glow plug are out, I dont know. Is the motor supposed to be pretty tough to turn over. I know there isn't too many places to grab the car with force without breaking something.

If it's tough to turn over you may have excess fuel in the piston chamber, try turning on it's side (exhaust down) and tilt back and forth, if you see fuel coming out of the pipe you flooded it. To check your glow plug, remove it from the engine and with a pair of pliers, touch your igniter to it. You should see a bright red glow from inside the plug and the entire element "should" light up. If the bottom 1 or 2 rings dont, you still ok, anything more and try a new plug. It's not uncommon to foul plugs when breaking in an engine. Break ins can be fickle but dont loose all hope, you'll get it running And dont be shy to ask questions, it's a awesome group of guys and gals here with a wealth of knowledge to share.

Alright, so I started adjusting the screws all the way down and back out to factory settings, and now I am not getting anything, mabye the batteries in the glow plug are out, I dont know. Is the motor supposed to be pretty tough to turn over. I know there isn't too many places to grab the car with force without breaking something.

One more thing, if your using a pull start, hold the rig down with the igniter when pulling. Thats the easiest way i found to get it started on my rig.

 

[ForumSn0w]

If it's tough to turn over you may have excess fuel in the piston chamber, try turning on it's side (exhaust down) and tilt back and forth, if you see fuel coming out of the pipe you flooded it. To check your glow plug, remove it from the engine and with a pair of pliers, touch your igniter to it. You should see a bright red glow from inside the plug and the entire element "should" light up. If the bottom 1 or 2 rings dont, you still ok, anything more and try a new plug. It's not uncommon to foul plugs when breaking in an engine. Break ins can be fickle but dont loose all hope, you'll get it running And dont be shy to ask questions, it's a awesome group of guys and gals here with a wealth of knowledge to share.



One more thing, if your using a pull start, hold the rig down with the igniter when pulling. Thats the easiest way i found to get it started on my rig.

I never thought about holding the glowplug with pliers, the more you know...