quick t-maxx carb question - Chitown R/C - Chicago's Largest RC Car and Truck Community

mikecooper · (#1 (**permalink**))

I was wondering if it is bad for anything if I run the t-maxx with that like blue thing that goes over the spring on the carb off, or slightly off, because when it is on all the way, the carb won't close all the way, but with it just off a little(the end by the carb not on the grooved part) it will close all the way, I just want to make sure before running it like this, if this is bad or not.

mikecooper · (#2 (**permalink**))

I guess no one here knows, I guess I will just run it with it slightly off and hope for the best.

Michowski · (#3 (**permalink**))

you need it. It prevents dirt and crud from binding up your slide. Get a new one and replace it asap.

kevinF · (#4 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by Michowski

you need it. It prevents dirt and crud from binding up your slide. Get a new one and replace it asap.

+1 and if it wont close then put a rubberbabd on it. have the rubberband on the arm and have it attatch to the fuel nipple.

mikecooper · (#5 (**permalink**))

ok thanks, I am going to try the rubberband thing. I will let you know how it works.

mikecooper · (#6 (**permalink**))

carb closes fine now, but the fuel isn't going through the fuel line now, and I have no clue what to do

BottledBeast · (#7 (**permalink**))

my blue thing isnt on and it works fine....but im sure i will run into problems in the future

destroy_my_revo_15 · (#8 (**permalink**))

what do you mean? is it not priming right. heres how i prime my engine(it may not be the safest way but im still alive and have been doing this for a while now) i pull the line from the pipe and blow in it, causing pressure to the tank forcing the fuel to the carb. hope this helps

Traxxas_Junkee · (#9 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by destroy_my_revo_15

what do you mean? is it not priming right. heres how i prime my engine(it may not be the safest way but im still alive and have been doing this for a while now) i pull the line from the pipe and blow in it, causing pressure to the tank forcing the fuel to the carb. hope this helps

yeah, thats what i do.

maxximum_44 · (#10 (**permalink**))

That or put your finger over the exhaust and tug the pullstarter a couple times.

kevinF · (#11 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by destroy_my_revo_15

what do you mean? is it not priming right. heres how i prime my engine(it may not be the safest way but im still alive and have been doing this for a while now) i pull the line from the pipe and blow in it, causing pressure to the tank forcing the fuel to the carb. hope this helps

Once I was testing my fuel tank for a leak and there was none but I went to take my mouth off the line and got a mouthful of fuel

it had a tingling feeling....lol

I either blow through the line or put my finger over the stinger to prime it.

mikecooper · (#12 (**permalink**))

I have tried covering the exhaust, tomorrow I will try blowing in the pipe end of the pressure thing.

Tex · (#13 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by mikecooper

I have tried covering the exhaust, tomorrow I will try blowing in the pipe end of the pressure thing.

I wonder if one of your fuel lines is bad?

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Originally Posted by BottledBeast

my blue thing isnt on and it works fine....but im sure i will run into problems in the future

didn't you say your truck doesn't stay running? hmmmm....

destroy_my_revo_15 · (#14 (**permalink**))

i like the pressure way because your not tugging on the engine without lube

mikecooper · (#15 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by Tex

I wonder if one of your fuel lines is bad?

didn't you say your truck doesn't stay running? hmmmm....

I thought it was the fuel lines too, but I replaced them, and still no luck, which is why I said I am going to try blowing in the pipe end.