After run procedure confusion...

[BA Baracus]

Good day
I have recently bought myself a Traxxas Revo truck, and am fairly new to the
"rc thing". In the Traxxas documentation, it states that WD-40 should be
used, during after run maintenance in the piston and carb.But all the web
sites state that after run oil should be used. Are there any differences
between these?

It also recommends that Traxxas air filter oil be used for the foam air
filter element. Would BelRal Foam Filter Oil surfice?

I would also like to adjust my throttle trigger on my pistol grip, so that
the truck starts accelerating once the throttle moves past the idle
position. Does anyone have any advice on how to do this?

Other than my clear lack of knowledge, the Revo is an awesome beast, that I
would highly recommend!
BA

[sbb78247]

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BA Baracus wrote:
> Good day
> I have recently bought myself a Traxxas Revo truck, and am fairly new
> to the "rc thing". In the Traxxas documentation, it states that WD-40
> should be used, during after run maintenance in the piston and
> carb.But all the web sites state that after run oil should be used.
> Are there any differences between these?

Either, but after run oil would probably be better if you set up for a while
since it is a tad bit thicker and will stay where you want it.


> It also recommends that Traxxas air filter oil be used for the foam
> air filter element. Would BelRal Foam Filter Oil surfice?

Do you ride MX? Does it work on your bike? Why not since they are both 2
stroke engines. Just use common sense.


> I would also like to adjust my throttle trigger on my pistol grip, so
> that the truck starts accelerating once the throttle moves past the
> idle position. Does anyone have any advice on how to do this?


Don't know on this one, don't have your setup.


> Other than my clear lack of knowledge, the Revo is an awesome beast,
> that I would highly recommend!
> BA

My recomendation = have fun, maintain the beast, and have some more fun.

Shannon

[mike]

"BA Baracus" <baracus@ateam.com> wrote in message
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> Good day
> I have recently bought myself a Traxxas Revo truck, and am fairly new to
the
> "rc thing". In the Traxxas documentation, it states that WD-40 should be
> used, during after run maintenance in the piston and carb.But all the web
> sites state that after run oil should be used. Are there any differences
> between these?

I've run nitro engines off and on over a period of 20 years and never
bothered with the stuff. When I've finished for the day I try to run the
engine until all the fuel in the case has been consumed, and then I just
pack it away. Personally I think that your engine will have gone South for
variou other reasons long before any damage caused by not using after run
oil is evident. Also I seen after run oil cause a lot of startup difficulty
the next time the engine is (attempted to be) started.

> It also recommends that Traxxas air filter oil be used for the foam air
> filter element. Would BelRal Foam Filter Oil surfice?

Probably, but the traxxas stuff is so cheap what's the point? For that
matter, the pre-oiled filters are cheap and that solves your problem
completely.


> I would also like to adjust my throttle trigger on my pistol grip, so that
> the truck starts accelerating once the throttle moves past the idle
> position. Does anyone have any advice on how to do this?

I think this is what Throttle Dead Band (TBA) adjustments on higher end
radios are used for. Personally I wouldn't worry about it too much. If its
really giving you the irrits, you could look into an aftermarket clutch
(they will probably soon be coming out of the woodwork for the Revo) but
personally I'd just leave it.

MIKE

[BBA]

> Good day
> I have recently bought myself a Traxxas Revo truck, and am fairly new to the
> "rc thing". In the Traxxas documentation, it states that WD-40 should be
> used, during after run maintenance in the piston and carb.But all the web

WD40 Displaces water!

> sites state that after run oil should be used. Are there any differences
> between these?

After-run-oil is used for storage -- to preserve your bare metal engine parts
from corrosion.



Personally I don't use the stuff -- I just run out all the fuel left in the
engine.


> It also recommends that Traxxas air filter oil be used for the foam air
> filter element. Would BelRal Foam Filter Oil surfice?

I use and really like -- K&N Filtercharger Spray. Is easy to use, comes in a
nice little spray-pump bottle.

Anyways here's a link to their site >> http://www.knfilters.com


> I would also like to adjust my throttle trigger on my pistol grip, so that
> the truck starts accelerating once the throttle moves past the idle
> position. Does anyone have any advice on how to do this?



I never use AM -- I'd recommend if you like your revo -- get yourself a 3
channel fm radio/receiver set!



you can adjust your throttle servo position by opening the shifter/throttle
servo compartment - just under/in-front of air-cleaner.

remove just the one clip - once opened you'll see 2 Traxxas Servos. See:
#2055 -- you'll need a 1.5mm hex head driver to adjust.


> Other than my clear lack of knowledge, the Revo is an awesome beast, that I
> would highly recommend!



Perhaps you outa try the HPI Savage!!! <G> a longer wheelbase > thus Better
Handling! -- At the same time - A Better Turning Radius! - Is FASTER >> more
bottom end as well as top end Insane POWER!!



BBA

[Frater Mus]

On Wed, 05 Jan 2005 at 03:52 GMT, <baracus@ateam.com> wrote:

> I have recently bought myself a Traxxas Revo truck, and am fairly new to the
> "rc thing". In the Traxxas documentation, it states that WD-40 should be
> used, during after run maintenance in the piston and carb.But all the web
> sites state that after run oil should be used. Are there any differences
> between these?

Use whichever makes you feel better.

At a show I heard Brent (the guy that designed the 2.5) say he
personally uses wd40 so that was good enough for me.

I have also used actual AROs but the wd40 is handier for me.

> It also recommends that Traxxas air filter oil be used for the foam air
> filter element. Would BelRal Foam Filter Oil surfice?

Use any water-soluable air filter oil you like.

> I would also like to adjust my throttle trigger on my pistol grip, so that
> the truck starts accelerating once the throttle moves past the idle
> position. Does anyone have any advice on how to do this?

I wouldn't do it there. You could adjust the clutching by swapping
out clutch shoes, I suppose, or use a computer radio that would allow
you to set "exponential".

> Other than my clear lack of knowledge, the Revo is an awesome beast, that I
> would highly recommend!

Heh. I took mine to an Xmas party; everybody put it into trees, etc.
I was dorking around with teh throttle trim and put it into a ditch
with standing water in it. Seems to have not harmed the electrics,
though.

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[Frater Mus]

On Wed, 05 Jan 2005 at 03:58 GMT, <sbb78247@hotmail.com> wrote:

> Do you ride MX? Does it work on your bike? Why not since they are both 2
> stroke engines. Just use common sense.

Many gas engines use petroleum-based oil foam elements which are
cleaned with gasoline or other solvent.

The stock revo comes with water-based foam "oil". I don't know what
gas would do to the stock element, etc.


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[sbb78247]

Frater Mus wrote:
> On Wed, 05 Jan 2005 at 03:58 GMT, <sbb78247@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>>Do you ride MX? Does it work on your bike? Why not since they are both 2
>>stroke engines. Just use common sense.
>
>
> Many gas engines use petroleum-based oil foam elements which are
> cleaned with gasoline or other solvent.
>
> The stock revo comes with water-based foam "oil". I don't know what
> gas would do to the stock element, etc.
>
>

Your guess is as good as mine, but now that you mention it, the gas
would probably turn into a big pile of jelly.

Shannon

[mike]

Oh dear, another religious war approaching. I just can't leave it alone ....
I have to say it again. For a brief while I owned a Sav 25 with the ribbed
pipe and a stock T-Maxx. In nearly every area of performance the Maxx would
just stomp the poor old Savvy, with the following exceptions:

(a) Very exception terrain where the Sav's size helped

(b) Landing (very) big jumps.

Speed, accleration, handling, braking, turning, off road, on road,
wrenching, support, you name it, I'd choose my Maxx any day. Of course once
you start modding, everything changes, I'm taking stock or nearly stock.

There, I've said it, I feel much better now.

Mike

"BBA" <billybadausSOCKS@comcastSOCKS.net> wrote in message
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>
<SNIPPED all the good advice>
>
> Perhaps you outa try the HPI Savage!!! <G> a longer wheelbase > thus
Better
> Handling! -- At the same time - A Better Turning Radius! - Is FASTER >>
more
> bottom end as well as top end Insane POWER!!
>
>
>
> BBA
>
>

[BBA]

> Oh dear, another religious war approaching. I just can't leave it alone ....
> I have to say it again. For a brief while I owned a Sav 25 with the ribbed
> pipe and a stock T-Maxx. In nearly every area of performance the Maxx would
> just stomp the poor old Savvy, with the following exceptions:


WOW - must have been something wrong with your Savage -- a Savage 25 should have
been able to out perform a stock T-maxx with ease!

>
> Speed, accleration, handling, braking, turning, off road, on road,
> wrenching, support, you name it, I'd choose my Maxx any day. Of course once
> you start modding, everything changes, I'm taking stock or nearly stock.
>
> There, I've said it, I feel much better now.

Good for you, I am Glad for you! <G>

Thought I'd mention that I have 2 T-Maxxes - both with .21 conversion kits - 2
T-maxx copies an E-Maxx, 1 Revo, 2 Savages - SS Models and, and that's all the
off road kits. <Grin>

Anyways - T-Maxxes are great fun! ...And I must tell you that a Savage SS will
out perform and out maneuver a Revo or for that matter a Hopped-Up T-Maxx as
well.
and I can prove it!

BTW you may want to take note that a Savage SS comes with a Nitro Star S-25 --
AKA a Novarossi .25 - 2.5 hp @ 29,000 rpm!

BBA

[mike]

Our mileages vary. That's Ok, like I said, its just my personal experience.


"BBA" <billybadausSOCKS@comcastSOCKS.net> wrote in message
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>
>
>
> > Oh dear, another religious war approaching. I just can't leave it alone
.....
> > I have to say it again. For a brief while I owned a Sav 25 with the
ribbed
> > pipe and a stock T-Maxx. In nearly every area of performance the Maxx
would
> > just stomp the poor old Savvy, with the following exceptions:
>
>
> WOW - must have been something wrong with your Savage -- a Savage 25
should have
> been able to out perform a stock T-maxx with ease!
>
> >
> > Speed, accleration, handling, braking, turning, off road, on road,
> > wrenching, support, you name it, I'd choose my Maxx any day. Of course
once
> > you start modding, everything changes, I'm taking stock or nearly stock.
> >
> > There, I've said it, I feel much better now.
>
> Good for you, I am Glad for you! <G>
>
> Thought I'd mention that I have 2 T-Maxxes - both with .21 conversion
kits - 2
> T-maxx copies an E-Maxx, 1 Revo, 2 Savages - SS Models and, and that's all
the
> off road kits. <Grin>
>
> Anyways - T-Maxxes are great fun! ...And I must tell you that a Savage SS
will
> out perform and out maneuver a Revo or for that matter a Hopped-Up T-Maxx
as
> well.
> and I can prove it!
>
> BTW you may want to take note that a Savage SS comes with a Nitro Star
S-25 --
> AKA a Novarossi .25 - 2.5 hp @ 29,000 rpm!
>
> BBA
>
>

[BBA]

> Our mileages vary. That's Ok, like I said, its just my personal experience.

Oh give me e break! -- Your simply chicken! <Grin> C'mon, what's the
problem?! -- Fly your ars down here And I'll Squash you -- kidding--->> Grin <<
"Bokarina" >> Grin << I may have a bunch of relatives in the area!!!
hint-hint....

BBA