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[@zoomzoomtoys131]

Nothing beats the thrill of a nitro engine screaming down a straightaway, but it's too much commitment especially when you just want to bash. Props to all those keeping nitro racing and bashing alive and kicking.

[@kentuckybeardsman]

Damn right!!!!

[@rionnsrcchannel6769]

I dont know ' sum of the bigbore 70cc to 90cc 1/5 petrol engines sound awesome when wizzing past at 80mph!!

[@zoomzoomtoys131]

@@rionnsrcchannel6769 Agreed, electric is fun but the noise of a high revving engine just adds to the thrill.

[@shawnblock7335]

Ya! I'm a Nitro Guy to. Electrics are so Fake. There isn't too much under the Hood of an Electric. I love the Realism of a Nitro Engine. And i love Tinkering around with my Nitro. I am getting another Nitro when Spring Hits. Then I'm going to Break-it-in' when we get an 80-90 Degree Day.

[@Sticker-Happy]

True, a friend of mine had a Kyosho Giga Crusher 2F and there were frustrations.

[@kylejaynes5785]

Great to see that people are still keep rc hobby cars alive! Its sad to see the amount of people that left the scene. I took a break for around 4 years and just came back the other day to fix my jato and tmaxx and look forward to running them!

[@cgarcia279]

If you ever have a nitro engine with such a tight pinch on it and it still doesn't want to crank over even after you heat it up, loosen the glow plug just a tiny bit to release the pressure..👍

[@shamneo8353]

What about add shims near the button head?

[@nitro-rc6241]

Sham Neo it’s just more complicated and more complex. I stick with loosening the glow plug

[@richcarrier1947]

Thanks for the info!!!!

[@jackdurden466]

@@nitro-rc6241 I overdid that and fuel began to come out of it! And then old gunk from the carb that my dumb ass didn’t clean it properly. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@JeremyBreeden89]

I do this before even giving the engine a chance to get stuck at TDC, it’s just a really good idea to help relieve stress on the engine that is new. Just make sure to tighten it back each time and you’re good to go. This was a very good point to bring up.

[@AB-80X]

Here's a suggestion. I run a hose from my exhaust into a glass jar. Not only does it keep the ground clean, you can collect the residue and see the consistency of it and the colour.

[@TechTiger1007]

I am looking to get into nitro cars in about a year. This was super helpful. Thanks

[@danielphythian76]

Thanks Mark No BS break in video

[@AdrenLnFueledScholar]

Love your videos Mark! I just got into the hobby and picked up 1/16 scale eREVO and love it! I initially wanted to get into Nitro! But being new to the hobby I figured starting with electric would be more forgiving. My state even has competitions for stuff like this! I’m really excited about that and am looking forward to getting into it.

[@rajaa111]

Nice brotha, great minds think a lot, I just did a break in video 👍🏾, great video keep up the great work 💪🏾

[@joelsoler3373]

Nice coming from you...I watch you ...nitro rocks brother!

[@rajaa111]

@@joelsoler3373 thanks brotha, I truly appreciate it

[@EconomyElk]

getting back into nitro this is very helpful.

[@dominickdelfino7552]

Great video and very helpful. My build of an inferno Mp 10 is almost complete and just mounted the motor yesterday. Will be getting ready for break in and will be following your process.

[@rcbustanut2057]

I know this is an older video, but I appreciate you taking the time to make it & explain this daunting process to people like me out there lol. I just bought my 1st nitro buggy, a Losi 8ight with the .21 Dynamite engine. Comes in tomorrow and this break-in process has been giving me butterflies in my belly lol. Specially since there seems to be so many different ways that people seem to be using. The manual for this buggy is very vague but makes it a point to tell you it's very critical.... Thanks Losi!! 🤦‍♂️ I been riding electric for about 2yrs now & I really want the experience of nitro. I'm really hoping that I don't screw this up. Thanks again! 😎👍

[@MrLilChilly]

Quick tip put velcro on the top of the spring switch and the underside of the lid. It wont open when carrying but will easily open when you pull it by hand. Saves from screwing and unscrewing everytime you need to get in there.

[@brucebartlett1950]

Just broke in a team Orion alpha that's been on hold what a great engine been watching botojell for great tips also

[@ashermorales8276]

One of the guys in our little group my dad has uses the OS Adam drake engine and he said it was very tight even after preheating it. After seeing the first start up, I now understand how tight his engine was

[@sammiedaddy09]

I love listening to you talk you’re so relaxing.

[@CraigAndres]

I really enjoy your videos! Thumbs up from the 🇬🇧 i get my engines run in using a company that uses the oil bath method. All i do then is 2 tanks 80% tune then race tune. Engines last really well this way i have found in my experience.

[@codywilts106]

Love your show, watch your stuff all the time, I’ve got to say it. It must be nice to take “random” vacations…I have not even had the luck to take a single vacation in my life…your blessed brother to be able to afford things like that in life..🤘

[@cheezyrider1111]

I’m peepin that mustang you got hiding back there mark lol

[@patrickmitrevics4]

everyones method is different, the heat cycle is a must though, personally i dont rest on the starter box at all, and i cool my cars down in the fridge haha. but still good info for people getting into nitro.

[@jackdurden466]

I recently write a long comment about how my engine had sat for so long, I got it spinning freely, the starter (electric, Traxxas) was functioning but the glow plug wasn’t lighting up. I found the wire at the glow plug was really beginning to become uncovered and peeling off the rubber coat. I wrapped a small amount of electric tape around it, Boom! The light came on. It still wouldn’t spin. Then I wrote another letter/comment about that, tried a couple times, and Boom again! It began to spin! And eventually running at really high idle speed. So I turned the idle screw down a good bit, and it stayed idling for a few minutes. Then I began to see fuel coming out of the glow plug hole, that started to smoke a lot. I shut it down, tightened the plug a bit, not too tight, and started it again. This time it was tricky. And soon I learned after seeing Chunks of old fuel that had been in the one place I didn’t clean. The damn carburetor. I’ve already ordered a new one, and while I wait for new plugs, a new carb, a new tool set, I’m praying that I didn’t damage the piston sleeve when the funk came through it somehow. It would’ve had to be hot and soft enough to get to the top so I should be ok. But I’m praying anyway. I should’ve cleaned the damn carb.

[@fishdad1chadh227]

Thanks for the video buddy very helpful

[@fishdad1chadh227]

Oh by the way I do race a Tekno EB48.3 love it

[@lucashinton2077]

Mate awesome vid. Got my first nitro motor going today Supa tight pinch . 1 solid hr with the heat gun and blanket

[@christopherl5134]

Glad I found your channel

[@chasevickers7940]

Thanks for the video.

[@pjburcham5938]

I have an os max .12 cv-r that's over 13 years old. Still runs. Just depends on how you take care of it... it's on a rc10gt and it's still running out strong

[@TheDemonic38]

Awesome brake in process bro , though for a minute your was going to recommend the traxxas brake in method thanks god 😂😂😂 just about to rebuild my t-max & il be using this method for sure 👌🤙👍🏻

[@kentuckybeardsman]

One more thing. Take a hose that will fit the exhaust tip and it will run A ok and you can run the oil where you want. Just a tip

[@MarkSantaMaria]

I've seen people do that... thats a great idea

[@roberttannenbaum6779]

That oil bath break inn seems to be the knew way even tho i haven't had a engine done that way adam drake does it for a fee so hopefully next season i can get the adan drake os motor an have him do it in the oil just to see if there is a difference

[@MarkSantaMaria]

I'll get Adam to explain the advantages of the oil bath next time i see him

[@weekendrc]

Were do you get the black carrier bag were you put all your stuff??

[@supremegumbo3205]

What up Mark 🤘🏾

[@nickstretch7619]

Excellent break-in vid, Mark. Nitro is a bit less intimidating to me after watching this. Still going to stick with electric until I can figure out how to shake off my glowing newby driving skills. :) Thanks for the videos, the social media posts and On The Tone!

[@keithbates695]

Nitro is awesome, don't let it intimidate you. Knowledgeable is power

[@ZingZingNZ]

Hold exhaust fuel line, and open close tank it's primed. I showed a veteran this recently

[@IansRcFun]

Just ordered the Inferno mp9 tki4. Will i need a starter box like yours to fire mine up? I have the plug igniter, the temp gun, and a heat gun. Should i be ok to start without the start box?

[@talonvaughn6175]

My late father had a old old old Kyosho Outlaw Rampage. I think it has an OS .12 I want to run it but I don't want to break it. So in a few days I'm going to get a T Maxx 3.3 and get a nitro under my belt. What is your opinion on 20% Traxxas fuel and what fuel would you recommend for the old but rebuild os .12?

[@joelmagana2194]

I have a nitro buggy what do you recommend. Clean and tune old engine or buy a new one

[@bryson3658]

Are you doing full tanks when your running the heat cycle or just until the car hits temp then turning it off??

[@tlrcamp8009]

If you heat any new nitro engine up to 250 degrees it will turn over with no problem worn belt or not, good video though keep the content coming

[@shoowan]

What about that VP racing fuel? Can I use it in a TRX 3.3?

[@kavonroberts4724]

Is it always high speed needle needs richened if it's not spitting fuel or smoking or do you need to richen low speed as well I've been running nitro/electric for years but finally actually trying to learn fine tuning and break in skills

[@sai2691]

Are you supposed to take temps by hitting the top of the glow plug with the heat gun ?

[@detroitrcwurks998]

Can prop the car at an angle while idling so the oil can flow out of the muffler.

[@sticktron2857]

I have a OS speed exhaust on Losi 8 buggy the original arm is to short the L shape arm any suggestions

[@Dylan_5000]

If the nb48.5 comes out you should do a time lapse build 😁

[@MarkSantaMaria]

FO SHO!

[@xoibor]

Should I do this method with a traxxas 3.3 or should I use traxxas’s method

[@RCs_and_Fishing_Adventures]

Do you break in a Traxxas 3.3 the same way?

[@JoshWeaverRC]

Airborne!

[@graysnewcity]

What’s the best temperature to do the break in at would 60 to70° work or higher and I’m talking about the outside temperature

[@hondazonli7059]

do you have any jato's

[@carsonw722]

How do I make sure my motor is at bottom dead center? The flywheel will be flaming hot.

[@stevegabriel6982]

Never seen you take a temp on 1st two tanks on idle. Seen you had the head wrapped like cold weather running but said it's 80° outside. What temp do you go to on these 1st two tanks and why wrap the head in warm weather with no airflow? I understand you are doing this to achieve your temp, but what is it for this important step.

[@KiaTia09]

Mark is same procedure done on Traxxas engines? Bringing my OLD Revo 2.5r back to life with a brand new power up motor..

[@ashermorales8276]

“Your engine’s balls have dropped” lmao it’s true though. I noticed that with basically every engine I’ve broken in. I do the initial break in and put a conservative tune on it and run it that way for a bit and one run the engines will randomly richen up like I turned the high speed needle ccw 1 turn.

[@mattster197]

You would get less chance or occurence of it getting stuck if the head was preheated. Best way to start a nitro new or old, preheat.

[@KamSG34]

Hello! What is the name of the device for starting the engine at 9:50 - 12:00? Please give me a link to the seller.

[@jackdurden466]

Yeah, there’s actually a guy who does an oil break in for you at a reasonable price. He has some type of machine that I’ve no idea how or what it does, but he charges about $40-$45 for a perfect break in. Next engine I am gonna try it.

[@slottygw2wvw842]

From what i've heard it's the best method

[@molivas240]

What rc nitro is that?

[@nurgeppetto-san]

after watching your video i will definitely start RC with batteries instead of nitro. so many-many things to get. 😢

[@kavonroberts4724]

Need a tuning video in depth

[@dredog666415]

i was starting my tmaxx for the first time and i heated it up and put the wand on the ezstart and hit the button and it started and took off off on me full throttle into a tree amd busted the arms on my front end i didnt check the remote to see where my throttle was at and im hope that it didnt mess up my engine its the third new engine i bought for the truck cause the connecting rod always snaps and its almost the same price to buy a whole motor then just a piston sleeve and rod

[@RcOffroad9513]

I'm breaking in an older hyper. 21 8 port, and am having trouble? It won't get over 110 degrees,? And doesn't seem to be making any progress. I've ran 3 or 4 tanks and it still runs like it is not broke in. Any help would be appreciated...

[@johnnycash7803]

Have you figured it out?

[@sai2691]

Might be a carb issue

[@AMVIID]

Talkative! Plz we need the help of your experience fastest easiest way.

[@nadersedaghat5694]

Straight up rookie at breaking in the engine.

[@Fats-yg1jd]

What could be the problem when my engine is not pulling fuel from the tank after spinning drive line?

[@New2Kendo]

If you take a plastic bottle (clear works best) and measure where the exhaust hits the bottle, cut a hole in the bottle so the exhaust dumps onto the bottle it will make much less of a mess

[@Nickwillfixit]

How about a tutorial on how to start an engine that has been sitting for a long time, I have an ancient Savage with a big bore motor that has been sitting six plus years, also any ideas of getting wheels off that have spun on the hex and will not release.

[@MarkSantaMaria]

I have a video starting my 2 year old jato. When i spin a hex i will record it... haha

[@AB-80X]

If your engine has been sitting for years, this is what you need to do. There's no shortcuts here. Take the carb off, the cooling head off, and the back plate off. Let the block and rotating assembly soak in nitro fuel with a lot of oil in it for 24 hours. I always save my stale fuel for such jobs. Then take the rotating assembly apart and rinse everything out with gasoline mixed 4-1 gas-castor oil. Take your carb needles out and rise the carb and its part with the same gasoline mix. Dry everything off, lube bearings etc. put it back together with new seals if needed, and you're good to go. Note that the castor oil is crucial in the gasoline! You WILL damage your orings and seals if you use straight gasoline.

[@talonvaughn6175]

@@AB-80X good tip

[@Nickwillfixit]

Instead of blowing through a piece of tube I use a small syringe to push air in to prime the carb cleaner easier, no chance of a mouthful of fuel.

[@MarkSantaMaria]

thats a good idea... you just have to remember to open the fuel tank lid before you stop blowing. Its happened to me before.

[@ryanf7051]

3 in 1 before your initial start will prevent binding

[@ilovenythismuchilovenewyor5801]

I just heated the head on the engine after engine cooled on me while tryna break it in like I had it running then it would take off on me and rev high so I tried to push the carb needle in n got it to slow but then it would take off again and settle but then it ripped and I thumbed the exhaust to stop it because I got nervous than I had issues tryna get it going on let it sit again but I warmd top of the engine set piston back to bottom dead later it turned on when I tried but kept shutting off it got late I charged the batteries and hopefully 2m I can try again if not gotta go see some of my experienced friends I dont wanna damage my engine already

[@notaluckyturret5156]

What temp do you pre heat the engine to to start it up? I’ve read 170 degrees?

[@ashermorales8276]

Ideally you wanna go higher than that. Probably around 220°F that’ll make the engine easier to start and it’ll probably drop down to around 200°F once the fuel is running through the engine. The main thing is to keep it above 190°-200°F when running it during break in

[@Drc709]

Will it work on any nitro rc cars URMODELAND RH1007 Remote Control Car, 2.4G All Terrains RC Off Road 4WD 1/10 RC Buggy Truck RC Car Toy, 60KM/H High Speed RC Truck Vehicle Modle Gifts for Adults RTR Version im thinking about getting one of these for my first nitro rc car

[@New2Kendo]

You still have to heat cycle an oil bath engine, they call oil bath a break in, it's really not a break in

[@earlyculyer4103]

I'm expecting a nitro Traxxas sport in the mail... my first car should I do the same thing to my car I'm a total newbie.

[@talonvaughn6175]

Did you get it?

[@earlyculyer4103]

@@talonvaughn6175 it was supposed to be here today they updated said tomorrow can't wait for it to get here I don't have any nitro fuel anyway waiting on that from eBay.

[@talonvaughn6175]

Did you get it from Traxxas? I am ordering a nitro rustler 2.5 Jato 3.3 and a T Maxx 3.3 I really shouldn't be spending that much but they are discontinuing models. Nitro 4 tec. Rustler 3.3 nitro stampede and the e Maxx are gone. I don't wanna miss out on anything else. I looked for the nitro sport but it wasn't on the Traxxas site. If you want anything else... especially the nitro rustler I suggest you get it. It's 350 the Jato is another one they might drop. Thats 450. I seen someone selling nirto 4 tecs for 1000 new in box. That's nuts.

[@talonvaughn6175]

They will still have parts for years. But I talk with a dude that works for them. I guess nitros don't sell very well.

[@earlyculyer4103]

@@talonvaughn6175 Traxxas don't even have them. I got it from Jeggs car parts of all places lol for 266. That's the cheapest I've seen. People have a hard time starting them that's why and they're loud. That's why I love them.

[@JoshWeaverRC]

Yeah not 80, more like 2 degrees out right now.

[@jackdurden466]

Damn I wish I could just ship you my Revo and you tell me why and what’s going on!!! I’m losing my damn mind!

[@jaciel85]

What does it do?

[@sticktron2857]

2100

[@WomackKP]

Jesus Murphy

[@Shaun-hp2yz]

jeez i feel like a 2 cylinder will be easier

[@nikolajc7617]

Nahh its not fuel, its the oil.

[@motoXcR]

10:45 is why i hate nitro...if it wasnt for lipos and brushless motors i would have moved on from rc tomorrow it wont idle next day its fastest car on the track day after that it dies every lap despite changing 100$ worth of glow plugs all 3 igniters are dead next day its a fire breathing monster and doesnt break even once never starts again...but im pretty sure its on fire...

[@moremagiic]

My brand new os speed spec 3 lasted 4 gallons and then it has no more compression

[@MrEndercreeps]

why air I had a very similar thing with my spec 3, 3 or so gallons and I needed it pinched and my new b2103 I’ve put maybe 2 gallons on and it’s going out for compression, not a huge deal as there’s tools to pinch the sleeve. Very normal for os engines to loose compression faster when new

[@MrSupermugen]

@@MrEndercreeps 3-4 gallons is when engine's are in thier prime and why adam drake uses 3-4 gallon old engines at major races...

[@ryanlarbi8157]

You ramble way too much just get to the point

[@justinsrcs7974]

This guy literally is doing the complete opposite of what the owner manual says do not listen to what this guy says he is completely wrong follow your owners manual