Breaking in the Revo and now it won't start

[tommyboyiceman]

So I started the Revo 3.3 break in yesterday and was only able to get 3 tanks down in the break in process before I had to start. It was running rich because it was spitting a little fuel out the muffler. I continued this afternoon on tank 4. Took it out and it started up pretty easy. It stalled a few times, but started right back up. About half way through the tank the Revo started acting a little sluggish. Then it started slowing down (and smoking more than normal). Then it just stalled. I tried starting it back up but could not get it started. It has fuel in the line and seems to be moving to the engine. Any ideas?

I am brand new to nitro engines and with my little bit of knowledge I did the following:
1. charged everything back up to max
2. pulled out the glow plug and tipped it over to see if it was flooded.
3. cried... well not really, but I would like to if I can't get this thing running or if I have to drop some $$ before I even get to really use it.

[Jersey Jato]

Change the glow plug.

[maxi_relaxi]

It is normal,I think, during a break-in process to change one or two glow plugs...when i bought a BNIB revo 3.3 i had a spare glow plug..

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[tommyboyiceman]

OK. I will try changing out the glow plug. I might lean it up just a tiny tiny little bit since it seems to run really rich. Suggestions on a good place to pick up some more glow plugs outside of my local hobby shop?

[Jersey Jato]

EBay for the glow plugs. It won't hurt 2 lean it out some.

[jwc0108]

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...-25-30-Nitro-1

[tommyboyiceman]

Wow, 2.99 nice price. Thanks all for the help.

[Spotswood22]

Make sure the engine is hot enough, not sure where u live but a problem i have been running into is that the engine head hasnt been hot enough so taking a heat gun to it. Im pretty new at this also though!!!

[tommyboyiceman]

New glow plug and it started right up. Took it outside to finish my break in. Slowly moved forward and the engine revved up. Then it wouldn't move forward anymore... Engine is running, but no wont go forward. How bad is it?

[Jersey Jato]

Check the slipper clutch.

[Emaxx1991]

How highly would you say the motor is revving ?

[tommyboyiceman]

Yep Jato. It was the slipper clutch. Took out the tranny and was watching a video and noticed something different. My pads were completely gone. Where did they go? I have no idea. Exploded I guess? Put on some new pads and every thing is running smoothly. Thank you so much. You guys are awesome.

[Jersey Jato]

[QUOTE=tommyboyiceman;5472241]Yep Jato. It was the slipper clutch. Took out the tranny and was watching a video and noticed something different. My pads were completely gone. Where did they go? I have no idea. Exploded I guess? Put on some new pads and every thing is running smoothly. Thank you so much. You guys are awesome.[/QUOTE
Your slipper clutch wasnt tight enough. So the whole time you were breaking it in it was slipping excessively and wore down the pads. It's an easy fix.