Steam coming from head of engine?

[ryanitro11]

Is it bad when steam comes from the head of the engine? What does it mean? Does steam mean its overheating even when its just idling? plz help

 

[Judicator]

if its wet/damp/ cold out of course you'll see steam because engines run normally 250-290F. you SHOULD have a temp gun to see if you are overheating but we require more info to help you.

 

[ryanitro11]

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It was around 95 degrees in the shade when it was running(idiling) that's why I thought it was not normal. Should it be steaming while its that hot outside?

 

[rokie1432]

do you have any fuel leakage around your engine head or fins?...

 

[ryanitro11]

Not that I can tell. If you have too many o rings between the engine block and cooling head could that cause it to over heat

 

[sharkattack99]

i get that same thing, but i was thinking it might be just after run oil. cause after awhile it stops but I'm not sure.

 

[rokie1432]

Not that I can tell. If you have too many o rings between the engine block and cooling head could that cause it to over heat

depending on the nitro % you're running, you add shims accordingly....higher nitro % generally add shim...and lower % minus shim...too many shims is not good....(from my understanding)...

 

[nitrobashin]

I know its probably not your first choice, but i would suggest starting from scratch so you know where you are in your tune.Set back to factory and lean slow from there. You will find in the end it is better.

 

[Preacher_Ed]

Also check to make sure that your glow plug crush washer is good. I have seen mine occassionally venting a very small amount of nitro.

 

[ryanitro11]

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@nitrobashin I tried returning the engine to factory settings and it still seems to over heat and run as tho there is no power...@preacher i will check that

 

[fluxinator]

@nitrobashin I tried returning the engine to factory settings and it still seems to over heat and run as tho there is no power...@preacher i will check that

It sounds like you have an air leak check your gaskets and your head leaks will cause your truck to run hot no matter what

 

[ryanitro11]

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Thanks everyone for the advice...what engines do you all think I should get if I decide to upgrade engines? Let me knw of some suggestions!

 

[fluxinator]

I had the LRP .28 IT WAS A BEAST !!!!!

 

[ryanitro11]

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I have a lrp on my ofna hyper st and I haven't got a chance to run due to the brake throttle servo going out, but i can tell its going to be a beast. There more on the expensive side especially since i have to buy two of them for the hotbodies GTX2

 

[ryanitro11]

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My engine is still steaming from the head...any other suggestions as to why it could be doing this?