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Hey gang. Just getting into boats. Have flown rc for a decade but never really got into nitro. Went from electrics to gas engines. I have 2 questions.
1) I have a 1/8 172 kit coming from ML Boatworks this week. Have been looking at used 67 size engines to get started. What should I expect to pay for a good used example of a CMP or OPS in this size? Are there others I should look at? Realize this question may be opening a can of worms.
2) I purchased an Aquacraft Miss Vegas with an 18 nitro engine to get my feet wet. I for the life of me can't get this started. Have fresh 15% fuel and new glow plugs which have been tested. Getting fuel to the carb. Ran needle valve closed and backed off about 1.5 turns. Played with it more closed/more open. Using a fitting I made for an electric drill to start. Not sure of rpm's on drill but seems fast enough. What kind of rpm's should I need? Is there anything I'm missing? Appreciate the help. -Bill
1) I have a 1/8 172 kit coming from ML Boatworks this week. Have been looking at used 67 size engines to get started. What should I expect to pay for a good used example of a CMP or OPS in this size? Are there others I should look at? Realize this question may be opening a can of worms.
2) I purchased an Aquacraft Miss Vegas with an 18 nitro engine to get my feet wet. I for the life of me can't get this started. Have fresh 15% fuel and new glow plugs which have been tested. Getting fuel to the carb. Ran needle valve closed and backed off about 1.5 turns. Played with it more closed/more open. Using a fitting I made for an electric drill to start. Not sure of rpm's on drill but seems fast enough. What kind of rpm's should I need? Is there anything I'm missing? Appreciate the help. -Bill