problems starting tamiya fs12ss engine

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Eelco - 03 Aug 2003 19:53 GMT

Hi,

I'm new to fuel-cars rc racing, and I bought myself a Tamiya TGS (expert
build-series) 1:10 glow engine car on friday.

On Saturday I did a break-in session, I drove 4 tanks with half-speed, rich
fuel, and rich fuel setting.

Today I wanted to do a next break-in session, but I couldn't move the
pullstarter at all !! I was scared my motor was damaged, but after sometime
I could pull the string again. Does anybody know what could cause this
problem ?

gr Eelco

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Peter J - 04 Aug 2003 01:12 GMT

Pull the glow plug and make sure all of the fuel is out of the
chamber. If there isn't any fuel coming out see if you can pull the
pullstarter and if the piston moves. If not, I'd say your out of luck.
I had this happen to me with an HPI 15fe after a single tank of
breaking in. Ended up replacing the piston and sleeve. Not sure what
kind of warranty you have but if bought it at a LHS you may want to
chack with them to see what can be done.

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