Radio Controlled IC Car

[S2000]

A bit off topic I appreciate....

I bought a 90's Kyosho Nitro RC Car last year after having loads of Tamiya/Kyosho electric stuff in the past.

I have a starting kit but haven't had any joy setting it up and getting it running - allegedly it wasn't originally set up for the fuel that is available these days?

Suggestions or Can anyone help?

Cheers

[Nitro]

Which engine?, should be stamped on the side of the block, hope its not a gx10.....

Has it got compression?, should be able to feel/hear it pop, Also block the exhaust exit with your finger (or thumb if easier) and pull the pull cord a few times to get the fuel through, check the carb?

[S2000]

On one side of the block is stamped FP, on the other side

OS MAX 10

it has a pull start and pops when i try to start it, with the glow plug warmer on, but can't get any further...

[Nitro]

OS Max 10 whilst old is normally always a good reliable engine.

Take out the glow plug (should have a spanner with your starter set), plug your glow starter onto it, see if it glows bright orange/red, right to the tip, only do this for a second or so as they get stupidly hot and you can burn them out quickly!

If it glows ok then check the carb, trying putting a few drops of fuel through the carb, the mixture needle will probably need adjusting but its easier to do that whilst its running or nearly starting!