Sealing RTR engine?

[amack4]

I have been running my HSP Warhead for a while now and it was a RTR. I never sealed the engine. I didn't know I had to until I read it on here. What would I notice that is bad if the engine isn't sealed properly?

 

[2revo1maxx]

You don't have to unless the engine is giving you problems that can't be fixed by tuning alone.

 

[hamz9561]

Sealing an engine is always a good idea.

 

[Phins Fan]

If you have issues with erratic idle or constantly having to richen/lean the mixture because it wont hold a tune well - those are a good reference that you have an airleak somewhere. If youve been running with no issues than dont fix what isnt broken. If you have had these or similar issues or you need to rebuild it for any reason than that would be the perfect opportunity to reseal

 

[2revo1maxx]

Yeah, it's not a bad idea, but if it runs and tunes good you're better off leaving it alone.

 

[fdjizm]

While it's a good idea, in 16 years I've never sealed any of my nitro engines.
I also never had issues tuning due to leaks but I've always messed with name brand engines so that may contribute.

 

[amack4]

Thanks. My motor is running pretty good so i mustn't have any problems. I had just read about it somewhere and it didn't say what to look for but this was very helpful.

 

[outlawbrett]

just like with anything that is manufactered, there can be imperfections. so not all motors are gonna need sealed. i seal all my motors only because i have had problems in the past with leaks an also i like to tear down new motors to inspect them. like it was said before, unless ur having tuning issues such as erratic idle etc etc...then no need to seal it

 

[Greywolf74]

just like with anything that is manufactered, there can be imperfections. so not all motors are gonna need sealed. i seal all my motors only because i have had problems in the past with leaks an also i like to tear down new motors to inspect them. like it was said before, unless ur having tuning issues such as erratic idle etc etc...then no need to seal it

I'm the same way. I never did it until I had a problem with one, now I do it to all of em right off the bat.