New Engine Finally

[Preacher_Ed]

I finally received my engine from HPI. In a fit of possible insanity, I decided to leave the pull start on (since I have been reading that alot of you all prefer that to the roto-start). I have to say that it i nice not to have worry with the roto-start. The engine (once installed and primed) started on the second pull. I'm in the process of doing the heat cycle break-in method and have a question. My engine got to about 210 degrees on the first cycle. If this too hot? I shut the engine down and placed it at BDC for cooldown. Is there a way to reduce that temp to stay in the 190 degree range?

 

[Judicator]

you want it in the 200 range for heat cycle. =)

 

[rokie1432]

you should be alright with that temperature you're getting....

once you start driving it abit more, the temp is going to rise up more....keep it below 260-270F....

And yes, always to keep it BDC after running....longer life for your engine...