G'day mate. Love the Revo 3.3! I had one and want another one if i can find one. I've been a mechanic for over 25 years and been running and tuning 2 stroke/4 stroke nitro and gas for a long time. I can tell you that any engine when new is extremely tight and will get hot quickly. The Traxxas break in procedure is not long enough and you will need to be more mindful of engine heat. The reason your engine was cutting out is because it was getting hot and leaning out up high. The glow plug in a glow engine is kept alight during running by the internal combustion cycles NOT the electronics. It is only pilot lit during startup when you push the button. After that it stays alight on its own. And as your engine was slowly loosening up it requires less fuel to run as it's not as tight so the low became too rich affecting your idle. But because it's still a tight engine it was still getting hot while running. I would have leaned the low speed needle a touch and richened the high speed needle and taken it easier during break in. All the best mate and love your videos!
Better to have it fuel flood than overheat from lean I would imagine, but also want to achieve the right Temps for the rings to wear properly, should use a heat gun for warmup I say.
@@tylerblanchard2259 by having the low speed needle too rich causes people to compensate by leaning out the high which is a common mistake. Then they stab the throttle and as the engine rpm increases it leans out as the low speed needle has very little influence at mid to high rpm. That’s why it was getting hot under power. Both needles need to be correctly tuned. I agree with you he should have used a temp gun to monitor cylinder head temperature if he’s not well versed in nitro engine tuning and taken it easier on the throttle. Additionally I would have run it in on a sealed surface not grass to reduce engine load for the first few tanks at least.
Casio G shock, mountain dew, brand new revo 3.3 , and Toyota Tundras... man so jealous right now!!! awesome video! i have not seen anyone talk about the actual break in process!
Just a friendly tip from one nitro head to another, to prime your engine cover exhaust with ur fine or pinch the pressure line and open fuel lid and just simply let it snap shut while still pinching pressure line. Usually only takes 2 or 3 times for my savage to prime
It is never boring watching a nitro run. Nice truck and video! Also try not brake so hard, just let the truck slow down on its own unless you need to stop all of a sudden.
I have the Traxxas 3.3 T-Maxx and and am looking forward to buying the the nitro Revo thank you for helping me out with decision 👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯 very nice looking Revo ...
Push the fuel cap down tight when refilling the tank. The issue lies with the tank seal. Imagine the fuel pump not pumping hard enough if the lid is leaking air in 😎👍
@@Mike-tn3wc I have to correct my original comment. If the tank seal is not sealing cause dirt gets in there the exhaust will be visible leaking from the tank and there will be wet fuel accumulation on the top of the tank as well. I had this happen to me again just the other day and figured that was a better way to explain what may happen to look for. You’ll notice first the Rc get more powerful. That’s the point you want to check the lid 👍☺️
Far as I know… The receiver only powers the radio system (steering, throttle/brake and forward/reverse shifting) and has nothing to do with the glow plug (that is powered by the starter battery when hooked up for starting when using the EZ start system.. I unhooked the glow plug power wire on my t maxx in favor to use a traditional glow plug driver/igniter.. since my maxx came with a trx2.5 silver head was always fussy/temperamental with that engine tuning it, power was ok just wouldn’t hold a tune no matter what hitting 350-420f temps and fried glow plugs while piston/sleeve was tight always used storage oil so she’s good… till I dropped in a trx3.3 with resonator pipe and hi flow air filter and omg! That engine is a good one but be careful I hurt the transmission somehow on mine (it’s all fixed now haven’t got her back out since late last year when she broke end of the season)… make sure your batteries including starter battery are well and freshly charged (break in needs a good 6 cell stick pack.. I use a 3300mah Nimh from radio shack that is very nice at $25-$30 plenty of power and a single cell LiPo powered igniter she starts up good like that)… I’d show my model as it’s stock looking with some good upgrades (wheelie bar with bearing wheels, spectrum dx4c radio, Savox waterproof steering, futaba forward/reverse shifter, radient throttle/brake, machined aluminum throttle mount, machined engine mount, resonator tuned pipe, air saver 3 stage high flow air filter, in line fuel filter, new lines, fuel line on brake cable swapped to rubber O-ring and hard plastic collars for better brake feel, full rechargeable 5 cell nimh receiver system with heavy duty inline charge harness, radio fail safe, on board temp monitor, and retuned second gear for a little bit earlier shifting)… and I do have an old RC10GT (has my maxx’s 2.5 engine and plastic pipe in it snd that thing MOVES and loves the engine.. 2.5 is much better suited for something smaller like that… maxx goes rn 43-48mph with wheelies just a throttle jab away 2.5 in it needed good goading and urgin… 2.5 in other car goes 55-65mph and will pull wheelies and blows tires off! It’s scary fast and I’m worried the transmission is gonna go out but so far she’s holding strong for last 2 years)
receiver battery doesn't have anything to do with the start of the glow plug or how it runs. Its strictly your power for the two servos and / or lights. thats it.
"im not sure" is spot on. 45 years nitro rc experience here. You are not good with nitro engines. This poor Revo. LEAN LEAN LEAN...cant you hear it (obviously no)? How about see it? Not nearly enough smoke, especially for a break in. I could hear LEAN from the other room on your first trigger pull. Yes convince yourself that the RX powers the Glow...and lean it up while you are at it. Hands in face.
best fuel to run in the traxxas engine is sidewinder fuel race bled i know from experience make sure the piston is at bottom dead center when cooling down
@@tibyesss1126 My Revo 3.3 hit 30k 33k tops. The opti drive drains the battery fast I got 3 to 4 tanks before I had to charge the battery. I took out the opti drive and the battery last twice as long. You don't need the opti drive as long as you come to a full stop before you shift into reverse and full stop to shift forward. When you get it tuned just right, you can pull wheelies, and pop the front end up when it hits second. Awesome car. the motor is real nice too.
Theres so much wrong with this video and i hope no one follows it! First, the receiver battery has absolutely nothing to do with how it was running. It actually sounds like it was leaning out due to excessively high temperatures, and re fired when it cooled down. Secondly and most importantly you never once allowed the engine to come up to temp before applying throttle, essentially significantly shortening the life of the engine. I highly suggest doing some research before breaking in any other engines. Also disturbing that you never pulled a temp from the engine.
Thank God I didn't want to be that guy lol. I agree I kept thinking.... lean... no... no temp... no shift.... it was hard to watch but I hope he's got it figured out in the 5 years since he's posted this.
@RipperRC why's that? Because it works and it's the recommended method. I'm sure you think traxxas engines are garbage and lose compression very quickly too 🤔 its Because youre using the wrong fuel dummy. If you use traxxas top fuel the motor will last Way longer. 🙄
@RipperRC Trust me, theres a reason it's all over every single handbook and there's a reason they WANT you to do it the right way. It's not a scam mate. They literally designed that engine to run exactly how they said
As someone that's learning, why do you suspect its lean? From the info im reading from traxxas and other users it looks to me like its rich because the excess smoke. Im not saying youre wrong, im just trying to learn.
Dude, I've been running nitro models since I was 13 years old. I'm sixty now, and in all that time I've always followed the manufacturer's break-in procedure if they have one. I still have my first OS 61SF, it's 32 years old, runs like new. I have two helis with OS 55MAX HZ on tuned pipes in them. Got an Align 700 heli with an OS 91MAX HZ-R on tuned pipe that insanely strong. That's regulated in case you didn't know. Got an Align 600N Big Block heli, that's a 50 size bird, with a YS 91 on tuned pipe stuffed in it. And a 70" Extra 300s with a Saito 150 four stroke. That first OS 61SF? Was in my trainer, it's now in a Super Chipmunk with flaps & retracts. I can also read instructions... And I have a strong running TRX 3.3 after following this break-in procedure. I know what I'm doing...
G'day mate. Love the Revo 3.3! I had one and want another one if i can find one. I've been a mechanic for over 25 years and been running and tuning 2 stroke/4 stroke nitro and gas for a long time. I can tell you that any engine when new is extremely tight and will get hot quickly. The Traxxas break in procedure is not long enough and you will need to be more mindful of engine heat. The reason your engine was cutting out is because it was getting hot and leaning out up high. The glow plug in a glow engine is kept alight during running by the internal combustion cycles NOT the electronics. It is only pilot lit during startup when you push the button. After that it stays alight on its own. And as your engine was slowly loosening up it requires less fuel to run as it's not as tight so the low became too rich affecting your idle. But because it's still a tight engine it was still getting hot while running. I would have leaned the low speed needle a touch and richened the high speed needle and taken it easier during break in. All the best mate and love your videos!
Better to have it fuel flood than overheat from lean I would imagine, but also want to achieve the right Temps for the rings to wear properly, should use a heat gun for warmup I say.
Aswell he was awfully hard on that trigger for break in.
@@tylerblanchard2259 by having the low speed needle too rich causes people to compensate by leaning out the high which is a common mistake. Then they stab the throttle and as the engine rpm increases it leans out as the low speed needle has very little influence at mid to high rpm. That’s why it was getting hot under power. Both needles need to be correctly tuned. I agree with you he should have used a temp gun to monitor cylinder head temperature if he’s not well versed in nitro engine tuning and taken it easier on the throttle. Additionally I would have run it in on a sealed surface not grass to reduce engine load for the first few tanks at least.
Casio G shock, mountain dew, brand new revo 3.3 , and Toyota Tundras... man so jealous right now!!! awesome video! i have not seen anyone talk about the actual break in process!
Running lean. And its not shifting. Its not reciever battery. Its running extremely lean. Been doing this 25 yrs.
Lean AF
Just bought one can't wait to break it in thanks for all the tips!
Just a friendly tip from one nitro head to another, to prime your engine cover exhaust with ur fine or pinch the pressure line and open fuel lid and just simply let it snap shut while still pinching pressure line. Usually only takes 2 or 3 times for my savage to prime
Thanks, I will give that a go...
It is never boring watching a nitro run. Nice truck and video! Also try not brake so hard, just let the truck slow down on its own unless you need to stop all of a sudden.
Thank you for showing us your view very well and nicely done ✔look forward to seeing your next view 💯💯💯
I have the Traxxas 3.3 T-Maxx and and am looking forward to buying the the nitro Revo thank you for helping me out with decision 👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯 very nice looking Revo ...
Push the fuel cap down tight when refilling the tank. The issue lies with the tank seal. Imagine the fuel pump not pumping hard enough if the lid is leaking air in 😎👍
Thank you. I was wandering that. I'm new even tho I have 2 revos now, I'm definitely no pro so all advice is great advice
@@Mike-tn3wc I have to correct my original comment. If the tank seal is not sealing cause dirt gets in there the exhaust will be visible leaking from the tank and there will be wet fuel accumulation on the top of the tank as well.
I had this happen to me again just the other day and figured that was a better way to explain what may happen to look for. You’ll notice first the Rc get more powerful. That’s the point you want to check the lid 👍☺️
@@rcsendandblast1579 copy. Thanks again
Hate to say it that truck never shifted
Far as I know… The receiver only powers the radio system (steering, throttle/brake and forward/reverse shifting) and has nothing to do with the glow plug (that is powered by the starter battery when hooked up for starting when using the EZ start system.. I unhooked the glow plug power wire on my t maxx in favor to use a traditional glow plug driver/igniter.. since my maxx came with a trx2.5 silver head was always fussy/temperamental with that engine tuning it, power was ok just wouldn’t hold a tune no matter what hitting 350-420f temps and fried glow plugs while piston/sleeve was tight always used storage oil so she’s good… till I dropped in a trx3.3 with resonator pipe and hi flow air filter and omg! That engine is a good one but be careful I hurt the transmission somehow on mine (it’s all fixed now haven’t got her back out since late last year when she broke end of the season)… make sure your batteries including starter battery are well and freshly charged (break in needs a good 6 cell stick pack.. I use a 3300mah Nimh from radio shack that is very nice at $25-$30 plenty of power and a single cell LiPo powered igniter she starts up good like that)… I’d show my model as it’s stock looking with some good upgrades (wheelie bar with bearing wheels, spectrum dx4c radio, Savox waterproof steering, futaba forward/reverse shifter, radient throttle/brake, machined aluminum throttle mount, machined engine mount, resonator tuned pipe, air saver 3 stage high flow air filter, in line fuel filter, new lines, fuel line on brake cable swapped to rubber O-ring and hard plastic collars for better brake feel, full rechargeable 5 cell nimh receiver system with heavy duty inline charge harness, radio fail safe, on board temp monitor, and retuned second gear for a little bit earlier shifting)… and I do have an old RC10GT (has my maxx’s 2.5 engine and plastic pipe in it snd that thing MOVES and loves the engine.. 2.5 is much better suited for something smaller like that… maxx goes rn 43-48mph with wheelies just a throttle jab away 2.5 in it needed good goading and urgin… 2.5 in other car goes 55-65mph and will pull wheelies and blows tires off! It’s scary fast and I’m worried the transmission is gonna go out but so far she’s holding strong for last 2 years)
receiver battery doesn't have anything to do with the start of the glow plug or how it runs. Its strictly your power for the two servos and / or lights. thats it.
Traxxas needle settings are for Top Fuel 20% running other fuels require different settings.Stick with the Traxxas fuel.
"im not sure" is spot on. 45 years nitro rc experience here. You are not good with nitro engines. This poor Revo. LEAN LEAN LEAN...cant you hear it (obviously no)? How about see it? Not nearly enough smoke, especially for a break in. I could hear LEAN from the other room on your first trigger pull. Yes convince yourself that the RX powers the Glow...and lean it up while you are at it. Hands in face.
I know it's old video but pretty sure that motor it's toast after afew runs
Nitro exhaust is one of the best smells around
💯%! Nitro baby!
What a shame the field was empty that day, looked like perfect conditions
High speed needle abit too lean there hey…..richen up …hear the way the motor takes a while to drop back to idle after a high speed run richen up
Good info!
best fuel to run in the traxxas engine is sidewinder fuel race bled i know from experience make sure the piston is at bottom dead center when cooling down
Don't get close to the flywheel when starting the motor. Methanol will splash out from the flywheel
Hey there Sam. I’m also a nitro heli pilot. So are you noticing any problem with the extra oil in the 20% heli fuel vs car fuel?
No. As a matter of fact, I also run this same fuel in Cox .049 engines. Runs great, no issues...
Great! Thank you
after he changes gear the power of the engine is not enough to pull the second gear it sounds like that
@Sam Hallstrom I got a revo 3.3 and I got it started but it doesn’t go forward and it drives by it’s self can you please help me or someone.
this rc truck made I like juk.
👍Very good, excellent. Gotcha...
50.000 RPM is better than competition engines. Are you sure about the 50.000 RPM?
There claim, not mine. It's on the Traxxas website...
It revs about 25-30k rpm
@@tibyesss1126 My Revo 3.3 hit 30k 33k tops. The opti drive drains the battery fast I got 3 to 4 tanks before I had to charge the battery. I took out the opti drive and the battery last twice as long. You don't need the opti drive as long as you come to a full stop before you shift into reverse and full stop to shift forward. When you get it tuned just right, you can pull wheelies, and pop the front end up when it hits second. Awesome car. the motor is real nice too.
Theres so much wrong with this video and i hope no one follows it! First, the receiver battery has absolutely nothing to do with how it was running. It actually sounds like it was leaning out due to excessively high temperatures, and re fired when it cooled down. Secondly and most importantly you never once allowed the engine to come up to temp before applying throttle, essentially significantly shortening the life of the engine. I highly suggest doing some research before breaking in any other engines. Also disturbing that you never pulled a temp from the engine.
Thank God I didn't want to be that guy lol. I agree I kept thinking.... lean... no... no temp... no shift.... it was hard to watch but I hope he's got it figured out in the 5 years since he's posted this.
I no get the smell over here
🤔 Maybe you're too far away?
@@chilly7261 all i smell is brisket smoking 🍁spritzed
Traxxas nitro break in is boreking
the traxxas break in method is probably the worst break in for your engine out of all the different ways to do it lmaoo
No it's the best.
@Arturo S.L. no it's quite literally the absolute worst way to do it
@RipperRC why's that? Because it works and it's the recommended method. I'm sure you think traxxas engines are garbage and lose compression very quickly too 🤔 its Because youre using the wrong fuel dummy. If you use traxxas top fuel the motor will last Way longer. 🙄
@RipperRC Trust me, theres a reason it's all over every single handbook and there's a reason they WANT you to do it the right way. It's not a scam mate. They literally designed that engine to run exactly how they said
@Arturo S.L. I'm assuming you're trolling now cause traxxas fuel is the WORST thing you could do to a nitro engine lmao just Google it
its running to lean
You guys are so sharp. Others say it's too rich. Lol...
Please, stop. I know how to tune a nitro...
@@chilly7261 no you dont lmao ITS TO LEAN you think its the battery how does the battery cause the engine run lean ?
As someone that's learning, why do you suspect its lean? From the info im reading from traxxas and other users it looks to me like its rich because the excess smoke. Im not saying youre wrong, im just trying to learn.
second speed 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
ITS RUNNING WAY TO LEAN
revo 3.3 is rc truck is juk and one hit that it.
I hate is rc truck so so so much.
this is not a cool rc truck revo 3.3 not very good make good part.
Make sure you say this on ALL my Revo 3.3 videos, K? 👍
Bro you are doing that all wrong and Traxxas break in procedures are garbage but if that's your first one you follow what you got
Dude, I've been running nitro models since I was 13 years old. I'm sixty now, and in all that time I've always followed the manufacturer's break-in procedure if they have one.
I still have my first OS 61SF, it's 32 years old, runs like new. I have two helis with OS 55MAX HZ on tuned pipes in them.
Got an Align 700 heli with an OS 91MAX HZ-R on tuned pipe that insanely strong. That's regulated in case you didn't know.
Got an Align 600N Big Block heli, that's a 50 size bird, with a YS 91 on tuned pipe stuffed in it.
And a 70" Extra 300s with a Saito 150 four stroke.
That first OS 61SF? Was in my trainer, it's now in a Super Chipmunk with flaps & retracts.
I can also read instructions...
And I have a strong running TRX 3.3 after following this break-in procedure.
I know what I'm doing...
Hey bro i was just giving an opinion if you dont like is just keep doing what you do . You posted the video i commented
Trimaine Morgan, please tell us how best break in Nitro Engines Traxxas and how you doing. We'll be happy to learn.
Its lucky you are around to correct things for people thank god for you.
Lol its not the reciever battery its dying out because its running out of fuel it needs more fuel to shift into second gear 😅
I do not like revo 3.3 made like junk one hit that it.