ez-starter overheating then dosent crank

[BOMN]

Hi i just got a trx 3.3 motor off ebay and when i tried to start it with the ez start it cranks for about 20-25 seconds minimum and then shuts off. now i tried the pull start and it works fine! but i want the ez start because its supposidy supposed to be "easy"

[BOMN]

and also everytime before I use the ez start wand i always charge the stock 6 cell nihm

[Double G]

A good tune will take care of that. With any starter - whether on an auto, small engine or RC - you don’t crank for more than 10-15 seconds otherwise the starter overheats.

[CBerry]

I love my ez start. It's new however. We have temps in the 50's here, to start mine I have to richen the low speed needle 1/2 to 3/4 turn richer for a fast start. If your fuel lines are purged plug the exhaust while cranking. Mine will stop if I crank to long.

[BOMN]

ok thank you for the idea i will try that when i get home!

[Dakratfink]

Also, you are saying doesn’t crank, if the engine is flooded or vapor locked the ez start will
Not crank of the compression is too high.

[BOMN]

how would i fix a "vapor" locked motor? im just thinking of ordering a new ez start motor...... i cleaned out the ez start gears the other day and DID put in new white lithium grease. but it still over heats. is there anything i have to do with the glow plug being too tight or? (im just getting into nitro so i have 0 idea of what anything you guys say lol) i know the basics but still

[222]

With a proper tune you should only have to use the ez-start but for a few seconds. Sounds like you may need to get the tune right.

[Dakratfink]

how would i fix a "vapor" locked motor? im just thinking of ordering a new ez start motor...... i cleaned out the ez start gears the other day and DID put in new white lithium grease. but it still over heats. is there anything i have to do with the glow plug being too tight or? (im just getting into nitro so i have 0 idea of what anything you guys say lol) i know the basics but still

Fixing vapor locked engine is super easy
Take the glow plug out and crank it for 10-15 seconds.

[Dakratfink]

I should also note that I’m also new to nitro, and only run it in the warmer weather

[CBerry]

For what it's worth, I did not richen the LSN needle last time I used it from a cold start when temps were in the low 50's. I had the tank empty and the lines purged and engine oiled after the last time I used it.

When I went to start it, I plugged the exhaust to get the lines primed and after that I'd plugged the exhaust real quick then released and after about 3 tries it started. I'm thinking doing this added a little extra fuel to the engine to help it start.

[Defiant1]

Sounds like you’re cranking it for way too long, you’re going to kill your igniter in the EZ start if you keep doing that. My 3.3 starts in under 3 seconds every time.. you need to make sure the tune is right and that the glow plug is in good condition.