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02060 VERTEX .18 NITRO CAR BUGGY TRUCK ENGINE 2.1HP

• 02060 VERTEX .18 NITRO CAR BUGGY TRUCK ENGINE 2.1HP
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02060 VERTEX .18 NITRO CAR BUGGY TRUCK ENGINE 2.1HP

Monster Truck 4WD 1:10 Nitro Gas Off Road Radio Remote Control R/C Car RTR .18 Engine

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Monster Truck 4WD 1:10 Nitro Gas Off Road Radio Remote Control R/C Car RTR .18 Engine

Tuning a Rc Nitro Engine for Optimal Power – a Guide for Beginners

When I first started racing Gas Powered RC cars, I used to struggle to get the engine into tune, while I was able to get the engine to start on a dime and it used to run fine for almost an entire fuel tank, it always seemed to over-heat near the end of the run. After many hours out on the track I can now finally say that I’ve got it down, tuning for me is now a 5 minute operation before I take my RC car out, and once it’s dialed in I only need to adjust one needle a fraction of a turn to get it back to it’s optimal settings.

I assume that your understand the basics of a RC Nitro Engine and how it works, if not please see my other articles which you can find on my website, see the resource box for details.

The Idle Screw

I always start with the idle screw, I adjust it so that the car will idle high when I’m first dialing in the engine. Once I get the engine up to temperature and with a tube that can keep it running without stalling I slowly adjust the idle down to the point where it’s about to stall, then I turn it back about 1/4 to 1/2 turn depending on the temperature. If your car stalls often it can be worth while increasing the idle to prevent this, it’s only a temporary fix while you sort out the other tuning issue, but it helps keep frustration levels down.

Low Speed Needle.

One of the great debates is which needle to adjust first, if your carburetor only has one needle adjustment screw then it’s not a problem, but if like most glow engines you have two you need to decide which to tune first. I always start with the low speed needle, this is because when you adjust the low speed needle you change the high speed needle. Once the low speed needle is dialed in you shouldn’t have to adjust it again. Make sure you keep it slightly on the rich side, when you RC Car idles the combustion chamber should start to fill up with fuel, this helps keep it cool. After a while the engine will stall, by measuring this you can tell if it should be richer or leaner. A good time is about 30 – 60 seconds before it stalls. The RC Car should pull off quickly from a standing start and should not bog down or flame out when you apply full throttle.

High Speed Needle.

Once you have your low speed adjustment needle dialed in it’s time to start getting the power out of the RC engine. This is done with the high speed needle, which adjusts the air to fuel mixture of the engine while it as high RPM (about 40% and up). Keep an eye on the trail of smoke as this is your first clue about the tune. You want to have a lot of smoke coming out of the engine at all RPM, if at some point there is little or no smoke then you are running too lean.

Hints, Tips and Tricks

Turn the needle clockwise to lean out and counter-clockwise to richen the mixture.

A lot of smoke means you tune is rich.

The sound can tell you about your tune.

Reading your glow plug after a run will tell you a lot about your tune.

Make sure to run your engine on the rich side, this will extend it’s life.

A lean engine will always put out more power, but it will shorten the life of your engine.

Temperature, air pressure and humidity play if big part in the tune, different days will need different settings.

Breaking-in a Rc Nitro 2-stroke Glow Engine

Preparing your Nitro RC Engine only takes a few hours, but the benefits are worth the investment in time. In a nut shell RC 2-stroke engine use a tapered sleeve to create compression, while most full scale cars use piston rings. The process of breaking the engine in is to make sure that the piston and the sleeve have the best fit possible. Like all things RC it just depends on who you ask about breaking-in an engine.

From experience I can tell you that all the methods work well, when in doubt refer to the manual, they will have break-in procedures specific to your engine. the only important thing to remember is not to be too harsh on the engine, break it in slowly taking your time. Remember your not racing yet…

The 7 Step Break in Procedure

While most people recommend running about 5 tanks of fuel through the engine I generally like to run 7, I just like to make sure that I get the engine broken-in correctly. If you look at the oil that comes out the exhaust you’ll see that by the 5th or sixth run the tiny bits of metal will be gone from the flow, initially you can see the engine breaking-in from the oil and unburnt fuel.

Needle Settings

Refer to your manual for the specific settings for your engine. The problem is that because each RC Nitro Engine is different you can’t just copy your buddies settings, you have to work these out. Break in settings must be as rich as possible, this keep the engine cool and the excess fuel and oil will help flush out the tiny metal bits that come off during the break-in.

Fuel Tank #1

I’ll idle the engine for the entire tank, you often need to keep the throttle open about 10% during the first few minutes, at least while the engine warms up. Keep the revs as low as possible, but don’t change the mixture needle settings just yet. Once the tank is complete let the engine cool down for about 5 – 15 minutes. Be sure to leave the piston at dead bottom center while it cools, or else the shrinking sleeve could cause a problem if the piston is also there.

Fuel Tank #2

After the initial idle stage I’ll run the car with as little throttle as possible, but keep the car moving, I make sure when I accelerate (not more than 25%) I’ll do it smoothly and consistently. It’s important to start putting some load on the engine, because when you race your RC Car there will be load on the engine. Try to match your break in conditions to your expected running conditions as closely as possible. The idea is to slowly build up the revs of your engine until your able to hit max speed by the end of the 7 th tank. Run your car in a figure-8, as turning makes the engine work slightly harder. After the 2nd Tank you can start to lean your motor out a little.

Fuel Tank #3 -#5

Now we’re ready to start getting some speed out of your RC Nitro Car. What I do is start to run the car up and down a long straight, with figure-8 patterns at a low idle between them. I will run at max 25% throttle for about a minute, then rev the RC car flat out for at most 2 seconds. then return to a the standard max 25% throttle. Make sure you get your car to rev right through it’s range, but don’t keep it at full throttle for too long.

Fuel Tank #5 – #7

I continue as above, but shortening the periods between the bursts of full throttle. I also start to work out the tune of my car, I only change the air / fuel mixture before the 5th tank if I’m struggling to keep the engine running. After the 5th tank I start to lean the mixture by 1/8th turn. I still like to run it until there are no small metal bits in the exhaust discharge.

Once your done with the above break-in procedure I would still run my RC Car gently for the first couple of times on the track, this will ensure that you get the most life our of your brand new RC Nitro Engine.

RC Nitro Engine

RC autos are always among the latest toys in any given year due to kids’ interest in controlling autos of their own, plus the fact that there are countless adult RC automobile fans across the world. RC automobiles run on electricity, gas or nitro-fuel. The basic RC automobiles that most youngsters play with are called toy-grade RC autos. Toy-grade RC cars are powered by either normal or rechargeable batteries and are usually reasonably priced. High-end RC cars come equipped with shocks, complex engines and custom painting. In 2005, a model of a Lincoln Navigator was manufactured with working lights, a detailed interior, dub edges and a working mp3 player. Many toy-grade RC vehicle makers have started building specialised models that have unique traits, such as stunt driving capabilities, like the Discovery Radio Control Equalizer Stunt Car. It sets itself aside from other toy-grade RC cars as it has rotating wheels and can drive upside down. Even though it isn’t a hobby-grade RC vehicle, it can still do superb stuff like popping wheelies, spinning, twisting and power-slide drifting.

In the 1970s, lots of the RC autos produced were gas-fired models that used internal combustion engines. The mid-seventies brought about the electric RC vehicle, which was far better to run and maintain than its gas-powered predecessor. The 1980s were a great decade for RC car fans because major competitions commenced turning up around the world, proving that these “children’s toys” were not just for children any more. There have not been any major breakthroughs in RC car technology in recent years aside from the ability to install small music players and “tricked out” accessories.

Customizable RC cars have been one of the major reasons for the past-time’s recognition. Customising RC automobiles is a matter of preference-the sorts of shocks and tires used, whether the car runs on nitro-fuel or electricity-the chances are just about unending. The standard of these customizable parts can make all the difference in a hobby-grade RC car’s performance. Many hobby-grade RC cars don’t go much faster than 35-40 miles per hour, but the world record for RC car speed, held by Nic Case, is 134.4 mph.