{"id":56,"date":"2018-12-30T14:18:19","date_gmt":"2018-12-30T14:18:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rcdedication.com\/?p=56"},"modified":"2020-09-15T15:45:47","modified_gmt":"2020-09-15T15:45:47","slug":"how-can-you-unstick-a-nitro-engine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rcdedication.com\/how-can-you-unstick-a-nitro-engine\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can You Unstick a Nitro Engine"},"content":{"rendered":"
The winter season is the perfect season to take your RC cars out and race them in the snow. So, don\u2019t let it hibernate inside your storage room. Have fun with your RC car as it is one of the best activities for all seasons and not just in winters.<\/p>\n
But how can you unstick a nitro engine? power up the nitro engine to check if it is stuck. Clean the engine, then remove the glow plug and fill it with nitro fuel. This will dissolve all the residue from the castor oil. You can also warm the engine with a hair dryer or a heat gun. You will be able to chip off the epoxy from the stews when you heat up the engine.<\/strong><\/p>\n These were just the basic instructions on how to unstick a nitro engine. But what about the other problems that may occur in your nitro engine when you take out your nitro RC car after a while. Following are the step by step instructions for you, so read ahead.<\/p>\n There are a few reasons as to why would your nitro engine get stuck? One of the reasons for this is that your combustion chamber contains too much fuel and it causes hydrolock. This happens if you have been trying to start your engine repeatedly. It starts getting flooded and then finally it\u2019s jammed.<\/p>\n Your nitro engine will get stuck if there is a stone or debris jammed in the flywheel while you are running it on the road.<\/p>\n Another reason that prevents your engine from starting is if your nitro engine\u2019s pull-start is jammed. If you haven\u2019t raced your RC car for a long time and the nitro engine is just sitting idle, then this can be another reason for nitro engine getting stuck. Because any old fuel can clog up the engine.<\/p>\n You want to prevent your engine from getting stuck, in future? You need to follow some basic steps. Keep your engine clean; whether you are using your RC car regularly or you are keeping it away in the storage room for a while. Do examine the batteries as well for any bulging or leakage.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t let your screws loosen up because they rattle very easily and can get stuck sometimes. Check screws completely, especially where metal to metal contact occurs.<\/p>\n Keep your engine lubed up so that you can prevent it from getting stuck in future. You can apply after run oil for long-term storage, this will keep the engine good as new. For normal every day use, just add castor oil in your fuel to avoid rust.<\/p>\n You also need to clean the air filter constantly if you are running your RC car daily. But after the season, if you are putting the car in the storage room make sure you re-oil the air filter. You should also ensure to replace the fuel filter before you use it in the new season, because it can affect the performance of the engine.<\/p>\n Do you use your RC car for just one or two seasons? Like in summer and winter, only to keep it in storage for rest of the days? Use after run oil before putting it away. After run oil will help keep your engine lubricated because without it, the engine will turn into a nasty gunk over time.<\/p>\n Applying the after run oil will keep your engine\u2019s internal parts protected. In this way, when you take out your car after a while from the storage, the nitro engine of your car will start without getting stuck.<\/p>\n After run oil saves your car from getting greasy and rusty over time. All you need to do is a little cleaning and a bit of tuning when you take out your unused car.<\/p>\n Whether the car has been in storage for a few months or for a year or two, the best way to start your car is to replace all the fluids.<\/p>\n Do a proper inspection of your car\u2019s internal parts, including the engine before the start-up. Turn the crankshaft with a wrench to ensure that the pistons of your car\u2019s engine aren\u2019t frozen. Replace the car batteries if they are damaged or aren\u2019t working.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a good idea to add a few drops of oil to the spark plug hole and crank the engine for a few seconds so that the oil can reach into the entire system. Don\u2019t forget to check the brakes and wheel bearings. Your car is now ready to start, so go ahead and race it.<\/p>\n As you already know, glow plugs are an important part of nitro RC car engine because they provide the heating element that the car engine needs to start up. It is done through a 1.5v battery contained in a glow igniter and some of the recent vehicles have on-board batteries.<\/p>\n Now, if you haven\u2019t used your car in a while and you are thinking to replace the glow plug, don\u2019t do that directly. First, check if your engine is running properly or not, if it\u2019s not damaged or deteriorating then the glow plugs don\u2019t need to be replaced.<\/p>\nWhy Would Your Nitro Engine Get Stuck? <\/strong><\/h2>\n
How Can You Prevent Your Engine From Getting Stuck, in Future?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
How Will “After Run” Oil Help You if You Plan to Leave Your Car Unused for a While?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
What is the Best Way to Start Your Car After Storage?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Is it a Good Idea to Replace the Glow Plug if You Haven’t Used it in a While? <\/strong><\/h2>\n