This is a RedCat Racing tutorial that will teach you how to manage and troubleshoot common maintenance and assembly problems. This video is one of the many RedCat Racing tutorials that teaches hobbyists about dealing with engine problems. A flooded engine is one of the most common concerns for users and here is a step-by step guide to deal with it.

A Flooded engine is a very common problem especially when you are priming your engine for the first time. u can easily tell that the engine may be flooded when your pull string does not pull properly. Usually, only a few short pulls would be able to start an engine up. It is very important to be patient and only apply a couple of short pulls to the engine, otherwise you would either flood the engine in the process or you will only snap the cord of the manual pull start assembly.

Never force a pull start that will simply not work. It will only snap the cord and even damage your engine all the more. Remove the glow plug from the piston with the use of the redcat racing nitro tool kit.

Use a cloth to cover the piston to protect you from fuel that may spill from the area. Prime the engine several times to release extra fuel.

Replace the glow plugs back with the 4-way wrench. Restart the engine with just two to three short pulls and with the glow plug igniter in place. This will surely start the engine in no time at all. Remember to gently replace the glow plugs in to prevent damage on the threads inside the heat sink.

Check for the exhaust smoke and a few amounts of fuel that may come out of the exhaust. This means that your engine is running rich.

For more information on Redcat Racing Nitro Vehicle Set Up See Articles:

Setting Up Your Nitro Redcat Racing Vehicle
Redcat Racing Nitro Basics
How To Use a Redcat DSM Radio
How To Tune Up Your Redcat Nitro Engine
How To Tune Up Your Redcat Nitro Engine Part II
Redcat Racing Nitro Engine – Standard Engine Breaking In Procedure
Redcat Racing Tutorial – Tuning Your Redcat Engine and Understanding the Carburetor
How to Install and Replace the Glow Plug in a Redcat Nitro Vehicle
How To Install a Redcat Electric Starter
Cleaning and Fixing Your Redcat Nitro Engine Carburetor
Redcat Racing Reviews and Tips – Why Does Your Redcat Nitro Engine Rev Right After Starting?

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This is a RedCat Racing tutorial that will show you the basics of cleaning your race car engine’s carburetor. A clean carburetor will supply the engine with clean and efficient power and will also improve the lifespan of your remote control car engine. This is one of the many RedCat Racing tutorials that teach the basics of maintenance and expert handling of your race car’s delicate parts.

You can easily tell when your carburetor needs cleaning and maintenance when you cannot freely turn the carburetor speed needles or you turn them and there is not performance change in your vehicle. Take the carburetor and clean it out, then remove the needle valve from the carb. Don’t put too much force as you use nose pliers on the carburetor needle valve.

Remove the High Speed Needle and the Low Speed Needle and with a small amount of nitro fuel, clean the remaining carburetor assembly.

Wear protective glasses and gloves when cleaning the carburetor. After placing a small amount of nitro fuel on the part, gently blow the carburetor holes to remove the dirt and the air away. Clean everything and make sure there is no stuck dirt. Be gentle with the carburetor assembly and avoid scratching any part or damaging any small part.

Place the High Speed Needle and the Low Speed Needle back with a screwdriver. Never over tighten any screw on the carburetor since it can damage the assembly. Set the idle screw; you may see for yourself the position of the opening of the carburetor when this important part is adjusted. Generally you want to leave at least 1 MM open.

Check if all the moving parts are OK before you replace it back to the car engine. Place the carburetor back where it is located on the car. Attach the throttle to the carburetor assembly and screw the part back in. Power the car; use the manual pull string and the glow plug igniter to start the engine. With your remote, adjust the throttle and the steering trims.

It’s time to test out your Recat Nitro Vehicle!

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