S-maxx problem again...

[trainguy]

My S-maxx is having a problem again...

Now it wont stay running for more than 5-10 seconds.
Also when I start it, I have to pull the throttle 1/4-1/2 way to start.

I've tried factory settings and won't hit a lick.

The fuel has been opened since april. Don't know if that has anything to do with it or not.

 

[speedingbulletbp]

How long has the fuel been in the tank?
Is your glow plug shot?
How many gallons did you run through your engine?

 

[beason]

the nitro will evaporate out of the fuel if you leave it open "since april" i would assume this is the problem.

 

[speedingbulletbp]

the nitro will evaporate out of the fuel if you leave it open "since april" i would assume this is the problem.

He said its been opened since April as long as it has been kept in the bottle it came in it should be fine. But if the bottle was left open, or if the fuel was in the tank of the fuel bottle around a week or 2 than thats the problem. Its basically like getting water in the engine...not good.

 

[trainguy]

The fuel has been in the gallon container it came in.
I took the seal off in April.

I'm fixing to try a spare glow plug if it doesn't start today.

Yesterday it was 89 degrees here and humidity was 90%.
Don't know if that's it or not...

 

[alien13]

The fuel has been in the gallon container it came in.
I took the seal off in April.

I'm fixing to try a spare glow plug if it doesn't start today.

Yesterday it was 89 degrees here and humidity was 90%.
Don't know if that's it or not...

Was the cap tight?