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They Laughed When I Said I Was
Going to Break In My Gas Powered
Remote Control Cars Engine
"Time Tested Rule of Thumb: Only break
in the
engines of gas powered remote control cars you want
to perform well and run for a long time."
Only a fool doesn't break in their gas powered remote control cars engine!
Luckily the break in process is more or less the same for all nitros.
So let me share a few generic tips and some background info to help you break your engine in right.
DISCLAIMER: Naturally, you should consult the manual
and follow the specific break-in cycle it recommends.
But generally speaking you'll need to run through at least 8-10 tanks of fuel for a proper engine break-in. The engines of your typcial gas powered remote control cars or trucks demand it.
So it's vital that you run at least 8 tanks of fuel out before you even think about going crazy with any new gas powered remote control cars or trucks!! Just to protect your investment.
Know what else? Its a very good idea to let the engine cool down COMPLETELY between each tank.
Then do you know the two biggest engine break in no-nos? You do NOT want to
run the motor lean.
let it get hot.
Lets cover the running lean part first.
Basically that first tank(s) should be what you'd consider almost excessively "rich". Reason being you want as much oil as possible surging thru the engine to lubricate vital internal parts. Besides, the oil keeps the engine cool. So don't be afraid to run on the rich side.
Still you also want to remember to break in your new engine with pretty much the same grade of fuel you're going to run.
So if you plan on using 12% oil by volume use that same mix during break in.
In fact most gas powered remote control cars manufacturers recommend if you start with a certain type of fuel not to change unless you go through the break-in process again with the new fuel - regardless of nitro percentage.
Hers one other little tip. You might try a little castor oil in the mix. If castor oil overheats it will leave a varnish coating to help protect the piston.
Naturally youll need to get rid of this varnish build up from time to time. But bit of maintenance is better than the alternative of having to replace internal engine parts. Like the piston/cylinder.
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