RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
Well, I have gone through almost a full gallon of fuel, and havn't broken a thing... until yesterday. I broke an axel on the right front... and completely lost it too. I am still really impressed with how well it has held up. Since it was only the front right, it still runs, but it's only 2 wheel drive now.
Posted on: 6/30/2007 1:18 PM by Author "05mustang05" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
I have been doing the "spit test" as ehroof calls it, and after around 5 minutes of running, the engine is overheating. Should I richen then air/fuel, or what's the best way to help it run cooler?
Posted on: 6/27/2007 1:32 PM by Author "05mustang05" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: OFFICIAL Redcat Racing TRUCK thread
Hey ehroof, or anyone else online, I was watching a traxxas video on maintenance, and it said to use 30 or 40 weight motor oil to saturate the air filter... would this work?
Posted on: 6/21/2007 11:00 PM by Author "05mustang05" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: OFFICIAL Redcat Racing TRUCK thread
1 more hour ehroof... 1 more hour until I get off work... hahaha. Hope you have a great b-day man!
Posted on: 6/21/2007 3:55 PM by Author "05mustang05" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: OFFICIAL Redcat Racing TRUCK thread
Have you ever tried jumping them? Just wondering how such a small car would take a jump... but then again, My Volcano is incredibly durable so far, so I'm sure it would be too. I might just have to get me one of those...
Posted on: 6/21/2007 2:24 PM by Author "05mustang05" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: OFFICIAL Redcat Racing TRUCK thread
Haha, well happy birthday my friend!!! Those little Tremors look like a lot of fun! Tell me what you think of em... well, that is IF you get one... [;)]
Posted on: 6/21/2007 2:05 PM by Author "05mustang05" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: OFFICIAL Redcat Racing TRUCK thread
I'm sittin here at work, and I can't wait to get home and run it. I'm planning on building a ramp for it today and maybe taking the car to some baseball fields near my house. I can't wait to get off work! haha
Posted on: 6/21/2007 1:44 PM by Author "05mustang05" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: OFFICIAL Redcat Racing TRUCK thread
Thanks ehroof, you have been nothing but helpful! [:D]
Posted on: 6/21/2007 1:29 PM by Author "05mustang05" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6016354

RE: OFFICIAL Redcat Racing TRUCK thread
Hey guys, just a quick, general question here, when I clean the air filter with warm water and soap, do I need to saturate it in oil afterward and then squeeze out the excess oil? If so, what kind of oil? Thanks in advance...
Posted on: 6/21/2007 1:04 PM by Author "05mustang05" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
I am extremely satisfied with my purchase. I finally got to run it today and take it off some jumps. Man this truck can take a beating and keep right on going!! I flipped it so many times today and a few times I was POSITIVE that I broke something... but nope! Everything is intact. I did however manage to crack the body... no biggie. Oh, and I also cut 2 holes in the body... one for the pull start, and one for the glow plug igniter. I got tired of taking the body off the start it. Overall... GREAT TRUCK, and amazing forum!
Posted on: 6/20/2007 10:55 PM by Author "05mustang05" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6014341

RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
**UPDATE** Put a new traxxas servo on it, and wow... it will it fly! Everything is running grrrreat and perfect. Thanks again!
Posted on: 6/19/2007 9:32 PM by Author "05mustang05" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6009528

RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
Okay, thanks, I'm just going to take it to a local hobby shop tomorrow and see what other kinds of radios they have... All of your help is much appreciated Ehroof.
Posted on: 6/18/2007 9:57 PM by Author "05mustang05" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6004678

RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
Thanks for all of your help ehroof! I got it running, the glow plug igniter was dead, wow do I feel dumb. I ran it for about 5 minutes... and then it just stopped and wouldn't go at all. It was still idleing just fine and the steering servos responded just fine, but when I pulled the trigger to accelerate, it just sat there... Not sure if the throttle servo is already gone or what... I can hear something spinning and attempting to turn inside the black box connected to the throttle level, but the actual level is doing nothing... I havn't ran it hard yet, or jumped it, im still breaking it in! Any help would be appreciated. **Edit** i took the little black box apart and found that around 7 to 8 teeth on the top gear had been stripped off. How could this have happened when i was just breaking it in? Do they make metal gears for this?
Posted on: 6/18/2007 9:37 PM by Author "05mustang05" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
Well, I received my Volcano today, and I love it! It started on the 3rd pull. I got to run 3 tanks through it, and now when I crank it, it runs for about 5-10 seconds and stalls. I think I am running it too lean, so I turned the the needle valve 1/4 turn counter clockwise. Now it won't start at all, but I think my glow plug igniter is dead. How long do those take to charge usually? Oh, one more question and I'll leave everyone alone, I promise. haha. I have a friend who gave me a Traxxas standard long glowplug part #3230. Will this work on my truck? Thanks again!
Posted on: 6/18/2007 8:11 PM by Author "05mustang05" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
Should I buy a few extra glow plugs? Does the Volcano tend to foul them out during break in?
Posted on: 6/18/2007 2:28 PM by Author "05mustang05" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6002673

RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
Okay, thanks a ton everyone! I appreciate your feedback. I'm glad to see there is a forum already setup and well developed for support. Ehroof, I have seen some of your videos on youtube as well as on the redcat website, very nice man! I read further back in this thread, and it seems that quite a few people had problems with the clutch bell and shoes... but you said they upgraded those, so they shouldn't be toooo big of a problem?
Posted on: 6/18/2007 9:46 AM by Author "05mustang05" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6001602

RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
I just purchased a Volcano SV and should be receiving it tomorrow. This is my first Nitro RC car and I am really excited to start this hobby. I was just wondering if I should go ahead and preorder some aluminum parts or any other parts that tend to break with these trucks, that way if something breaks, I will have it ready to replace. Any suggestions, or should I just wait and see how the truck is before I buy anything? Thanks for your help!
Posted on: 6/17/2007 4:36 PM by Author "05mustang05" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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