How to Start a Nitro Engine after months of no use

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If your Engine hasn't been started for several months, starting it can be a hassle. They usually won't start as easily as if they'd been started recently. This tutorial covers some steps in getting it set up and ready for use again. If you've got any questions feel free to drop me a message below!

[@TheRCBiker]

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[@kelldurb8221]

Use a heat gun or even a blow dryer to warm up engine before starting is probly the best tip I can give for easy startup.

[@TheRCBiker]

Yes that's fine if you're at home with electricity :)

[@kelldurb8221]

Lol, yes it only works if you have access to electricity ,or battery powered heat gun though I have never seen a battery powered heat gun.

[@jangisgand6140]

I do the same, and it is the best way of getting your engine started.

[@chrisjoe187]

@@Al_Man9oori genius

[@svthe3rd]

No need for electricity.12v head heater will do. Again. I agree better to pre heat the engine. You already know why

[@chaoticature]

Thank you! This simple, yet complex enough to understand a Nitro engine video is very helpful. and a lot of searching has only gotten me more confused. so I appreciate you explaining well, the base necessities involving pre-starts etc. More fun now, to be had

[@BenRias]

I’m about to restart a Revo after YEARS in storage. This video was a great refresher on running nitros. Thanks for your work!

[@TheRCBiker]

Glad it was helpful! Please subscribe for regular RC content

[@shanerosenthal6895]

That bird in the background was priceless

[@owenclancy5807]

I swear it was laughing 😂

[@zerodefects44]

Thank you for this vid, I got a Tamiya TGS running that had been sat for about 2 years using your tips. Keep up the good work!

[@galacticdeep]

I enjoy how everything done was recapped before starting the engine.

[@TheRCBiker]

Thanks :)

[@gf920]

I’m brand new to nitro and bought one a while back. I happen to find it out in storage and was trying to get it back to working order. I couldn’t until I watched your video and followed it step by step and to my amazement it started right up. That’s for the great self explanatory video brother

[@TheRCBiker]

Thanks for watching!

[@tomroethke]

I just watched a video of you four years ago oh my lord! Looks like you’ve improved!!! Props mate

[@DRIVING_GRX4]

Thank you a lot! When I put some nitro fuel on the piston head, it started. It took a few electric starts, but when I got it started from putting fuel on the piston head, I could run my nitro car from the fuel tank! Thank you a lot man you helped a lot.👍

[@TheRCBiker]

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[@rewan9774]

JT12's R/C Video sooo can you help me with some tips normaly i drive electric but i bought a kind off big truck with hpi engine almost looks the same didnt start it yet the pull starter is dead but its kinda like a traxxas t maxx with a hpi engine and stuff :D was 35 euro with a extra body etc so it was prety cheap so i dont know how long it isnt used i also have to replace the servos etc

[@lynetteshearer2959]

JT12's R/C Videos the engine will 'cut' 😐 and wash with water?? there still will be water residue in it! you get proper cleaning chemicals for cleaning a tank so you do that leave and water×small jets in a carb = rebuild. your not really explaining​ how and what to do properly like it will 'cut' you mean stall wash with hot water. there will still be water residue in it! and blocking the exhaust could cause the engine to blow up if it started! and that would be a nice cut into your bank account! and if a engine sits for a while you should properly clean out the carb or it could not pass through fuel cause it will be gummed up with rubbish!! plus learn technical terms when talking about an engine cause it will really annoy people who now better about them than you and their probably the ones who dislike the video!! so learn proper terms and use comment scenes!

[@TheRCBiker]

I read this comment three times and it still makes not the slightest bit of sense to me :) could you elaborate please, this time using a bit of punctuation?

[@seizedmaul6586]

JT12's R/C Videos hey what if you have carb issues what would you do then

[@lynetteshearer2959]

Gta 5 Expert get a new carb or rebuild/ clean it out with brake cleaner!

[@MrStella1976]

I'm quite new to the nitro world always had cars as a kid and all your videos have been great I'm stripping and rebuilding now just after a few months......keep up your good work Josh 👌

[@TheRCBiker]

Thanks :) Glad they help

[@mikaelaakervik6794]

Started mine kyosho gx15 engine arter 14 years. Cleaned the old fuel out of the gas tank. Charged the igniter and it started after 4 pulls. In the middle of the winter! Hello from Norway! 🇳🇴

[@atomicgunpla]

Great videos! I just got an OS .15 CVX started up after sitting for 20 years. Elbow grease got it I unseized then it started like a dream on new fuel, I didn’t over rev it though on the first tank, second tank it ran beautifully, my car is an antique HPI RS4 1

[@1188Gaming]

Been hunting for hours on how to start my nitro engine with no luck, found this video and 12 minutes it started!

[@TheRCBiker]

Thanks for watching

[@hollyh2034]

You saved my truck thank you all this time thought it was igniter, I let it sit after I used it did your trick .primed it started right up thank you for your tips,they work very well.

[@diver0857]

Massive thank You. Using this my nitro car which has sat for over a year has started again. It's a little lumpy but most likely the old fuel still burning off. Thank you again

[@TheRCBiker]

No problem, glad it helped

[@roboticmind23]

the quality of your videos has really gone up. great stuff

[@unbaitablebait2695]

Thanks for the help man, youre the best. This is the first video that was useful to me and I havent used my redcat shockwave in about a year. I followed what you did and my car worked! Thanks for the help. It saved me a lot of time and energy. ;)

[@TheRCBiker]

no worries, glad it helped :D

[@Superutubeking]

Very clear instructions great video thanks for your help 😊

[@mare6638]

I dropped my phone 4 times and acidentaly clicked here now i think that rc cars are better than drones :) (srry for bad english 3rd language my apology).

[@caelfentress2681]

Acid Shot Honestly, you write better then half of us native speakers...

[@bikelifestyle136]

It was meant to be 🙂

[@bikelifestyle136]

Because it was an accident

[@martingagne367]

Thank you for your videos FINALLY some one explain properly !

[@iggysbrewinganddiy1650]

Thanks a lot. Got Kyosho MP777 WC for my son ( and me ) Xmas present. I have rebuild everything and was struggling to start ;) Followed yr video with priming etc and our buggy is alive. Now I need to tune it. Job for tomorrow. Thanks again

[@frozty.8854]

Yo that was the best video I’ve watched

[@AtifKhan-pm9xl]

Wow I used to watch your videos a long time ago when you was a kid and helped me alot with nitro cars.Glad to see your still in the hobby and doing well 👍

[@neohere8739]

very informative refresher tutorial , i miss using my nitro buggy. btw you over flooded the engine, but it did help lubricate the motor well before it actually started. i recommend fresh after run oil instead of nitro gas after removing glow plug then crank it a few times without glow plug igniter. then prime and add power to start the engine.

[@ianvicedomini2648]

Very grateful for the information. I have a fairly old Schumacher pro 21. It's been more or less 10 years since i had it running. I did the full checks on condition etc and i have to rebuild the clutch assembly before i can attempt starting her but she's been in dry storage so apart from a tune up, I'm looking forward to having her running again.

[@ajacorda1597]

Thanks for the tips! I have a nitro rustler that I bought 10 years ago. Haven't run the engine in about 8 years!

[@jonathanoxlade4252]

Should run a engine atleast every week to keep it from sticking

[@R0V0lv0]

@@jonathanoxlade4252 kyosho engines just work. Old pureten spider I found in the shed started right over and my dad must of left it there for atleast 10 years.

[@JCWSTAGE2]

Thanks so much, this helped me so much. Please upload more videos.

[@timoosterloo467]

This is what i need! Thank you!!

[@TheRCBiker]

No worries

[@nibs6933]

Saw the video just now, it's great. You pointed out all of the things that I can think of, awesome Job! keep it up Man :)

[@TheRCBiker]

Thanks : )

[@jaypeaaerialphotography5712]

Fantastic video,great and simple advice.my lad had a carnage nt for Christmas and loves it

[@TheRCBiker]

Glad it helped :)

[@jjrotogeek]

Great videos brother. Keep it up 🤘

[@peterklingberg9928]

Just used 4 hours on a kyosho inferno that sat for 7 years, opened KZbin and this video was The first to popup...

[@ChicoMUnchartedJourneys]

helped a lot man, thank you!

[@foolishtvgaming407]

this video has helped me so much

[@nitro-rc6241]

FoolishTv Gaming it's so sad he quit KZbin :(

[@foolishtvgaming407]

Ik

[@joller79]

Great guide, really like your videos...BUT. One fatal mistake on this one. You adjusted idle gap from fully closed, with your throttle trim. When you get it started this way, the engine will stall when you apply the brakes. ALWAYS. Make sure idle gap is as specified 1-2mm when brake is applied, this way the servo is forcing it shut( but adjust with open throttle, or you may damage the carb). Again, love your guides, well spoken and eksplaned.

[@TheRCBiker]

Yeah of course. Maybe I just did it for quickness when recording the video :/

[@joller79]

JT12's R/C Videos i just have seen many people with that specifik problem, 😉

[@davewright732]

Thanks for this, mine has been stored for around 11 years so will be interesting :)

[@dungdippedindian3933]

Was it easy to get it going again? Mines been sitting for around 5 years haven't tried anything yet lol

[@davewright732]

@@dungdippedindian3933 Its still in loft :)

[@pierrechartrand7773]

thanks for your rc nitro video from pierre from Canada

[@TheRCBiker]

Thanks for watching :)

[@nhansme]

Very nice 👍love this kind of informative videos.Thank you!

[@TheRCBiker]

No worries, thanks for watching - more coming soon!

[@kaleb1724]

Thx for the vid. It when I was starting it it was sounding good then my cord snapped but the vid was very helpful when I get a new one

[@narrowempress1625]

Kaleb Wells you can repair the cord start or get new lead

[@1robbie55382]

Nice job...I was waiting for Seagull attack tho'. Good Video helped me get mine started after buying one used that sat for ever I guess.

[@waleedhaidar7044]

Thanx ser im 55 yers old pat yuo are lik mi techar thanx for yuo and for ane bady geve mi alsen bi ser👏👏🇰🇼

[@buddymoon94]

Thanks brou you helped me out a lot!

[@TheRCBiker]

No problem, glad it helped!

[@22Tech]

wonderful video, felt like school haha

[@TheRCBiker]

haha. thanks!

[@Jo.hannesW]

Very usefull tutorial for nitro beginners.

[@TheRCBiker]

No worries Thanks for watching :)

[@howardpalmerr533]

Another great video hope to see more of the absima truggy

[@TheRCBiker]

Yes, taking it out this week.

[@alexandrossotiropoulos5621]

Good video! I started my savage today but i realized that the second gear did not engaged. The engine started nicely though.

[@spicyalien4089]

YOURE BACK!

[@TheRCBiker]

Sure am :)

[@aimnc8959]

best channel ..

[@statictempest7926]

Cheers mate! Great video

[@TheRCBiker]

Thanks for watching : )

[@zikopastoft3286]

Actually a very helpfull totorial. :)

[@TheRCBiker]

Thank you :)

[@alexandrossotiropoulos5621]

Very good video! It would be a good idea also to make one explaining how a bad glow plug looks

[@adrianjabs5752]

Thx RC biker very informative & helpful it was once described to me nitro is like working on an old 70 s sportscar it isn't that difficult no more than an old motorcycle or small plant like chainsaw just takes preventative maintenance and common sense !!

[@TheRCBiker]

Glad it helped

[@stevenadams3533]

Great video wel done

[@alucardrub]

Thanks bro, great tutorial, here is my like and subscribe

[@matthewkeefe9349]

Yesss thanks to this video i started a nitro buggy after 10 YEARS storage :)))))))

[@TheRCBiker]

Awesome : )

[@DannissanGTR]

Awesome Vid!

[@TheRCBiker]

Thanks!

[@j3in725]

your back again

[@TheRCBiker]

Yes I've been back for a while now! Check out the new vids

[@dustineputtaert5792]

I have a old kyosho pureten alpha with the gx12 engine that's been sat since 2012 might just have to dig it out and give this a try

[@paulrandallhicks6498]

Great job.

[@TheRCBiker]

Thanks :)

[@aceimran]

Thank you !

[@FiercefoxProductions]

Helpful!

[@BrunoBostick]

nice video

[@motorman1873]

Hell yeah nitro all the way baby!!

[@MrSkeedle]

I like these kinda videos! :)

[@TheRCBiker]

More coming :)

[@MrSkeedle]

JT12's R/C Videos I think maybe you should try and get to the point a bit quicker. Sometimes you repeat the same think a few times. maybe try and keep it quick and snappy. I like the new graphics on the channel :)

[@TheRCBiker]

I'll try! I do tend to repeat myself. But from experience unless I do people just ask me questions in the comments about something I actually covered in the vid :D

[@MrSkeedle]

JT12's R/C Videos yeah I've seen that before xD. I just feel like people might watch the video and be like gawd he's already said this like 20 times and go watch some guys video that took 20 seconds to make. :) I understand you definatly

[@rcbanyuwangiofficial6004]

Thank's for information...

[@TheRCBiker]

Welcome

[@TheRCBiker]

By the way, KZbin is telling me you're not subscribed! Please subscribe, it helps the channel out ;)

[@simonwong4777]

Tried all the tricks in the video. Any other tips? Engine taken apart and looks ok

[@richardgonzalez7567]

Nice vid mr enjoyed it. But can i ask whats the green covering on the stocks ?

[@TheRCBiker]

They are shock socks :) designed to help prevent dirt getting into the seals

[@IPHATBOYCHIEFO]

Hi Josh, I was wondering if you could help me. One of my friends has given me some RC's and I have no idea what they are if I send you some pics would you be able to help? Also great vids. I have been a subscriber for years on your channel. Also what make is your glow ignitor and where would i be able to get one? Keep these vids coming.

[@user-ud7ic9es8t]

Hi. If my car seat 2 years without use. What tou suggest to do? I have also full gallon of nitro full. I can use it?

[@sickgamerrage1532]

I have a question for you what if engine has that bronze middle tuning ? Can you show a video on how to adjust that one

[@pancakeairsoft7145]

He is so grown up since the old videos

[@nitro-rc6241]

pancake airsoft he's quit youtube

[@dudebremnajs]

Noway, why did he quit? i just left a long-ass comment saying he should never stop :( I started late so he's helped me alot.

[@nitro-rc6241]

I texted him saying why is he not uploading and he said that he has ran out of video ideas, add him on Facebook and message him there asking him to come back. If you need any help just ask me or join a forum called rc talk, I’m on there and it really helped when I started nitro everywhere.

[@TheRCBiker]

@@nitro-rc6241 I'm Back!

[@TheRCBiker]

@@dudebremnajs I'm Back !

[@sircrab1675]

I like your videos and you helped me a lot of times, but may i ask how many cars do you have that you just "forget" about one?

[@TheRCBiker]

None :D

[@sircrab1675]

Do you have sponsored cars? Don't know if you are joking or you really dont have cars lol. By the way keep up the good work i learned many things from you.

[@basharatmahmood9307]

mate, good video. i had a nitro car and this is the problem that l went through but i had no idea of replacing the fuel. Mate, l used to get a lot of smoke wen l started the car, can you tell me why. Thanks

[@motorman1873]

Air Plus Fuel plus hot glow plug Plus compression equals it has no choice but to at least hit like any two stroke if all else fails hold the throttle wide open it will clear itself out and run

[@sttm1283]

thats what i need for my SST NITRO BUGGY/TRUGGY. so the recommended gap in the carberator is 1-2mm?

[@stubee1744]

Hi mate , had my stepsons nanda buggie started after few months in house starts no problem but won't stop on the ground just stalls can't figure it out had no problems before with it could the clutch be gone ?

[@lewisturner3204]

make sure you leave the buggie running for a minute or so to allow the engine to heat up, lift the wheels off the ground and gently give gas, if the wheels turn then the clutch should be fine, then put the buggie back on the floor, give it a gentle push and apply a small amount of throttle and try and maintain speed, it should then work, if it stalls it's probably not getting enough fuel so unscrew the screw a little nex5 to the engine to allow more fuel in.

[@faniss1380]

Hello man! Its incredible how easily it started compared to my truck. I have a Kyosho Giga Crusher with the GXR28 engine. But, the thing is that it just wont start. Last time i tried, i was pulling the cord for like 2 hours straight and it did not even fire up once. The glow plug is in fairly good condition and the igniter is always charged up. Do you think warming up the engine with a hairdryer before firing it up would help?

[@TheRCBiker]

Yes absolutely. If you can pre-heat the engine then it will help. Are you sure Fuel is getting through to the engine?

[@faniss1380]

JT12's R/C Videos I am pretty sure it does. The manual suggests that after you cover the exhaust, you should pull the cord 4-5 times. I pull it at least 20 times before I try to start it. Plus, I can see the fuel going through the hose.

[@grahamsmith2022]

Great video,Josh,you should've been on TV.I've got a Pulse,great buggy,very fast when you get it set up correctly,I had to put a No.3 plug in it the other day,it was spluttering on the 5 and 4,as you say it's been pretty cold in the UK.I only recently figured out what those bright orange and yellow items you get with the Pulse are,carb restrictors,I see you have one fitted,I don't understand what use these are as the 4.6 engine isn't legal for racing anyway,I'm not sure why you'd want to restrict the power?,would be grateful if you could explain?

[@TheRCBiker]

It essentially just restricts the air flow a little, if you remove it you'll find you might have better throttle response. They're only used for racing to take the edge off acceleration and making the engine/buggy a bit easier to handle! Not sure why they include it in this package as like you say it's not race legal anyway. Maybe it's because you can race this size buggy in other countries and it's a model that's sold in other countries too?! No idea to be honest!

[@grahamsmith2022]

JT12's R/C Videos yes,it is a slight mystery!😊😉,I thought all buggy racing was all maximum of 3.5 cc but I'm no expert!,I've started using WD40 or some equivalent as after run oil,I've found that the rubber seals in the carburettor/back plate etc quickly perish if the buggy is left for months with nothing done,apparently the high alcohol content of nitro fuel attacks rubber and provides no corrosion protection to the cylinder walls etc allowing rust to become an issue if not used for months.😊👍👌

[@sajjadali1468]

Hi mate. Can you please answer my question. What happens if you have a bad flywheel. Like slipping flywheel? What difference effect it makes ??

[@gauravshastri4244]

Sir I have M28-P3 4.57nitro engine ,So which the best glow plug injector for it.

[@mftuning2891]

Hmm. I have a kyosho hawaii pure ten and it had been sitting on a shelf for 7 years. The bearings where coroded. I just lubed the bearings with dw-40 till it would turn over. Filled it up some 25% nitro meth and it started like a dream and still runs like a dream. And yes, i know that it´s basicaly a mowing granade because of the bearings.

[@LilJoeY215]

I just bought a brand new nitro rc is it reccomended i heat it up before i start it if so how long should i heat it up with a blow dryer?

[@TimN333]

Only if it really cold should you have to do that. Always run after run oil even if you're storing it for a short period of time. My traxxas nitro stampede has been running great for 17 years. Ran it at least once every year

[@craigharris9559]

I’ve got a Nitrotek condor but struggling to start it and keep it going without cut out also have problems with steering thanks

[@nitro-rc6241]

Craig Harris what is it like when you start It? Like this comment otherwise I don't get the notification to reply to you

[@orange_1808]

my uncle gave me his old hpi savage 25 with a .25 engine, it hasn't been started for about 3 years. any special starting tips?

[@MohammedAli-qr4ni]

i had a traxxas sitting for 2 years the gas that was inside it was literally jelly and so sticky it took 20 minutes to clean it out and the engine took forever to start and after a few minutes of riding just stalled and would not turn on again so we just put it back in the basement it been in there for 2 years now any tips to getting running without stalling?

[@2stepmediaofficial]

hi mate , thanks for the info . just a question i bought a nitro car from ebay to have a zoom with , the car starts after a few pulls , when it starts the car cuts off after a few seconds up to 30 seconds ( note that there is little smoke coming out and the heatsink *head* is VERY hot ) the glow plug glows but not very bright and theres alot of fuel that comes out the exhaust . any tips or pointers

[@SM-cu6kf]

CO2InhalerGamer then you’re running very rich, try leaning it out

[@nilanthikumari3899]

Hey this video is very helpful. But please tell me what happens when the Air filter keep removes for a long time does it bad to the engine.

[@TheRCBiker]

Depends entirely on the conditions. If you've been driving on dirt / sand then I'd certainly look at taking the engine apart and cleaning the parts. If it's been on tarmac then it wont be as bad, but personally I'd clean it either way.

[@Martybrown-kc4xg]

josh if you remove the orange venturi from the carburetor you will see a the 1mm opening gap, keep that in mind, incase you adjust the idle screw or increase throttle trims and when you start it, it may take off mate :) by the way there is rust at the bottom of my glow plug mate. also, what type of glow plug will need for my .15 engine?

[@HALOman-vi2tg]

Depends on the brand

[@ironhead320]

I got this revo 3.3 it's been sitting for long time.I got it running ran good put screws back to factory settings before starting she was doing good then the idle was up and down by it self the the piston seized in the cylinder the only thing I could think of is it was sucking air.

[@luisedersanchez4158]

Hi where did you buy your glow plug started???

[@gavinsherstad4772]

yeah i cant get mine to start but i think it might be because of the glow plug it seems to glow nice but i dont think i have ever really changed it

[@oliv3rperez409]

Hey bro did you ever start the Kyosho concept 30 that you said you bought , I also got one and a put a brand new Engine but I can’t get the engine running what does Heli use a different type o fuel, I’m using the nitro fuel I use with my nitro cars

[@TheRCBiker]

Hi, no I never got round to using that and ended up selling it. You need a different Nitro for the helicopters, although it should start with the car fuel - just won't run very well. I would try it with the proper Nitro aero fuel before you start any further investigation :)

[@BrendanMX]

I have seen inside engines that have sat for a year with no after run oil, and it wouldn't run st all no matter how hard I tried. So I took the engine apart and cleaned all of the sludge and stuff up and it ran again. If you can't get it to start at all I would advice tearing it apart and making sure every component inside that engine is super clean. But make sure you re oil your piston and connecting rod and bearings before you put it together

[@jangisgand6140]

Na man, I've just bought an OS max .40 FX with fuel all gummed up inside. I've put some fuel in it, let the fuel drain out, put it in my plane, connected fuel lines, heated it up and it started just fine

[@RareGamingX]

What glow starter is that? Can u drop the link of it?

[@sammencimer8360]

Would you recommend buying a nitro car if I have no nitro experience? I'm good with mechanical stuff and I have a traxxas slash VXL. I was thinking of getting a traxxas nitro slash.

[@TheRCBiker]

yes, Nitro's are easy really. They just require more patience and time. With Nitro, the maintenance and set up becomes a big part of the hobby too. Not just driving them :)

[@craigallan1402]

Can u do a video on engine cleaning and compression testing please

[@TheRCBiker]

I will certainly add it to my list :)

[@stanislaoperrotta1289]

Hi, man I have an HPI racing WR8 nitro engine 3.0 HO and engine is leakaging nitro and oil through the head, do you know what could be happening ?

[@kingpic366]

I don’t know anything about rc cars but I want to learn from scratch is there any videos from start to finish an where can I buy pieces I need I just got a lot of stuff for free an now I want to learn everything I can