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RC Nitro After Run Procedures

Written by admin on May 5, 2009 – 12:01 pm -

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This video will show you what to do after every run, every 5 to 10 runs, and every 25 runs. This is also covered as a thread on the Toyz forum.

After every run you will want to do the following:

- Empty the fuel tank. Whether if you run out of gas or want to stop before the tank is done, you will want to empty the tank. If you empty the tank and run out of gas then go to the next section. If you did not then while the engine is still running pinch the fuel line. Let the engine run out of gas on its own and then disconnect the fuel line. Holding the line will send the balance of the gas in the tube back to the tank. Combusting all of the fuel ensures that there is not gas left in the engine.

- Use a after run lubricant. There are several types that you can buy and there is also over the shelf kinds like WD-40. These oils will allow you to coat the inner engine that will disperse the nitro against it (preventing corrosion) and also allowing a coating of the internals.

- Inspection. You will want to look over the entire RC. Look for loose screws (specifically in the engine area as it causes the most vibration), damage to the RC, cracked parts, broken parts, or missing parts. If you can identify a small problem here then you can same money in the long haul and have a RC that is able to run longer as well.

- Look for nitro. If you spill nitro then you will see it. But, if there is nitro around the engine, or below the main bearing in the front of it, then you may have a leak or a engine case crack. This can lead to serious engine damage. It is best to take care of air leaks by sealing them and knowing where the leak is by the nitro will help to know where to seal it. Also, nitro under the front bearing means that bearing is faulty. Replace that bearing as soon as possible to save the life of the engine. Anything that you see now will prevent the loss of a engine prematurely and the purchase of another.

-When you remove the glow plug to spray after run oil then inspect the plug. If the plug is wet then you are running rich. If the plug is black and the coil is brittle then you are running lean or on the throttle too much.

After every 5 runs

- Clean the entire kit. Take out all of the major components (center differential, radio tray, fuel tank, engine, etc) and clean everything. This will give you a better idea of missing, broken, cracked, loose etc. Running with a dirty kit is ok but a clean kit is maintained, will work for you longer, and you know that at any time it will be there for you ready to run instead of ready to break.

- With the engine removed for the above look at the one way bearing, cracks in the engine case, leaks, etc. If you see nitro fuel on the chassis around any of these areas then it is a good indication that the area above it is leaking and needs to be replaced as soon as possible before imminent engine damage. Inspect the one way bearing for wearing of the seals, the engine for cracks, and that the rear is not leaking.

- Clean the cooling head. This could be as simple as taking a can of compressed air and knocking out dirt. If the head is dirty then it will not cool as well and engine temps will go out.

-Clean the air filter. Remove the air filter and clean it with soapy water if needed. If you do this, ensure that you dab the filter with air filter oil and get the oil all over the foam.

Also be sure to clean the plastic case that holds the filter as it can hold dirt and other debris

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