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Steel41262@com
Jun 15, 2008, 05:12 PM
I really have no idea what i'm doing. It started but when I gave it full throttle it seemed to drag or not be full throttle. Then when I idled it konked out.

is it all about getting that needle right, too rich or not enough?

oh well Im done for the night that gave me enough of a scare just running the engine. That prop goes pretty fast.

any tips would be greatly appreciated.

thanks

steve

heligrom
Jun 15, 2008, 05:55 PM
probably too rich if it sounded like it bogged when you ran it up. try leaning it a bit.

also, next time, start the engine with the high speed need about 2 turns out then work from there

mxerman
Jun 15, 2008, 05:57 PM
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=205602

Must read. Hope it helps. mxerman

rodneygt
Jun 15, 2008, 06:15 PM
Good deal - congrats. It won't be so scary after you get used to it - that will come in time. Do read the link above and if you have any engine questions, the guys on the engine forum (many of the same ones here) are generous with their knowledge.

Steel41262@com
Jun 16, 2008, 09:47 AM
Thanks everyone but I'm still confused.

Steve

indoruwet
Jun 16, 2008, 10:22 AM
Thanks everyone but I'm still confused.
About what?

Any specific questions?