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March 7th, 2003, 12:50 PM
#1
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Cant get my engine started!?!
Any R/C airplane folks out there...I have been flying electrics for the past year or so, just got my first gas powered plane and can't start the engine. I have an OS .46 glow powered engine. I am using 15% nitro glow fuel, got everything charged and needle valve set low, it starts for a second revs up high then quits. I would really like to take it out for a spin this weekend so any help would be great.
- John
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March 7th, 2003, 01:30 PM
#2
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sounds like your muffler bearings are shot, try replacing them.
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March 7th, 2003, 01:42 PM
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it is a brand new engine out of the box, never been started.
I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day.
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March 7th, 2003, 02:08 PM
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Originally posted by jmani
it is a brand new engine out of the box, never been started.
I think when they rev high and then stall typically means that they are running too lean. try adjusting the fuel/air mixture a little richer, see what happens. When you break them in, it is better to run a little rich, keeps the lubrication running through. Over time if you run it too rich, you usually foul out glow plugs, and a few other things...
What is a muffler bearing?
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March 7th, 2003, 02:21 PM
#5
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What is a muffler bearing?
I don't know. But I will try to adjust the mix. I think I need to invest in an electric starter, this flipping the prop by hand is tedious.
I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day.
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March 7th, 2003, 02:30 PM
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March 7th, 2003, 03:20 PM
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Originally posted by jmani
I don't know. But I will try to adjust the mix. I think I need to invest in an electric starter, this flipping the prop by hand is tedious.
Yeah, I went with electric start on my 4WD truck, and it makes things easier. Especially on those days when she is hard to start, nothing beats pushin' a button!!! I have a 15 minute quick charge that works off of a car battery, so I can run until I run out of fuel!
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March 7th, 2003, 04:10 PM
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Definitely make sure you break it in right. I had to run 4 tanks through my T-Maxx before it was broke in. You can smoke em quick.
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March 7th, 2003, 05:25 PM
#9
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Originally posted by Buddy Holly
sounds like your muffler bearings are shot, try replacing them.
Or blinker fluid. Sometimes you just run out and things just don't work.
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March 7th, 2003, 05:37 PM
#10
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Or blinker fluid. Sometimes you just run out and things just don't work.
It must be the blinker fluid, cause I can't even find the blinker. Is that why it wont start, no signal, mirror + sholder check to get it going?
I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day.
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March 7th, 2003, 10:57 PM
#11
It's not the muffler bearings or the blinker fluid.... it's the Corvair water pump that's the problem!
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March 10th, 2003, 01:12 PM
#12
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Did you check the flux capacitor and the dilithium crystals...?
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March 10th, 2003, 03:59 PM
#13
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I think you're going to have to replace the Johnson Rod. Seriously.
Cheers,
The Computer Valet
Mike Whalen
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March 10th, 2003, 06:17 PM
#14
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I know the thread has wandered away, but I finally got it going. Now it is off to the wild blue yonder, soon as I recharge glow plug starter.
On a side note I bought an electric starter and it was much easier to start. A .46 engine has much more power than I am used to with electrics.
I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day.
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March 10th, 2003, 06:49 PM
#15
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Originally posted by jmani
I know the thread has wandered away, but I finally got it going.
just wondering what was wrong?
take care and tempt not the fates
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