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assocman
June 21st, 2005, 2:37 PM
I have a rc10gt and whenever I let it idle or if it is going slow, it seems to get a lot louder than when it gets to the higher rpms.:confused:
axis
June 21st, 2005, 4:02 PM
possible air leak?
Check your fuel lines for air leaks as well as your backplate.
John Binz
June 21st, 2005, 4:12 PM
If that doesn't fix you problem may try a new tank.
7sracing
June 21st, 2005, 6:58 PM
Check the screws going into the header from the front of motor. I had that same problem.
twisted
June 21st, 2005, 7:23 PM
is the engine running hot ? most cases of eratic idle point to a air leak but that ill also casue high temps. air leaks are comon in the back plate,fule lines,fuel filters,base of carbs,high speed needles seats and front bearings.
assocman
June 22nd, 2005, 2:16 PM
Check the screws going into the header from the front of motor. I had that same problem.



Thanks 7sracing that was the problem. Was yours a RTR?
7sracing
June 23rd, 2005, 11:53 AM
Yes it was a rtr rc10gt. Put some lock tight on the screws that seems to be working on mine
Dirtdog
June 23rd, 2005, 1:20 PM
I would get longer screws and put a 4-40 flat nut on the back side of each header screw. It has worked for me. I now use in-line pipes. The problem is gone, unless a spring breaks.
assocman
June 23rd, 2005, 1:24 PM
thanks Dirtdog. thats a great idea.
assocman
June 23rd, 2005, 3:53 PM
Hey Dirtdog,

could you post some pictures of your truck, i'm thinkin of switchin to in-line pipes. I want to see how they are set up. thanx
evlhdlts
June 23rd, 2005, 8:17 PM
you're gonna have to get a rear exhaust motor to use an inline pipe w/ a spring retained header.

the best bet for side exhuast motor was mentioned above.... longer screws to accomodate a 4-40 nut. don't forget the locktite.
Mark Leber
June 23rd, 2005, 10:23 PM
You can use an inline pipe with your side exhaust motor if you would like. THS makes a very nice one to fit the side exhaust motors and it works awesome too!
You can eliminate the header coming loose problem by doing as mentioned above with the longer screws and nuts with loctite.


THS inline side exhaust pipe Pt# THS1050
Tower has them in stock for 50 bucks
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXEAR8&P=7

Hope this helps!! Have fun!!
assocman
June 25th, 2005, 6:48 PM
Thanks for the link, I'll probably get one of those THS Pipes. They look sweet too.