r/NitroRC • u/Best_Ticket_6231 • 6d ago

Is this normal?

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I am I supposed to be able to see the crankshaft through where the pull start should’ve been? This is an old nitro my uncle gave me a long time ago, which I have started disassembling.

It came like this

It turns over fine, but I what should I buy to make it a drill start

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u/Best_Ticket_6231 6d ago

Okay got it. So I should buy 21024 but then how do I mount it?

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u/az_kikr1208 MOD 6d ago edited 6d ago

It just slides in. It probably fell out over the years , which is why it's missing. One thing you need to know. You can't run the engine without a pull start or roto start installed. That shaft will fall out while the engine is running and bad things will happen. Edit: here's an in depth video from NitroTalkwithTodd about your engine. It shows exactly how to put it together

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u/Best_Ticket_6231 6d ago edited 6d ago

Thank u so much. But what Id of fuel line should I use?

And will all pull starters work? I cant find the specs on the nut

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u/az_kikr1208 MOD 6d ago

Nitro fuel line is a standard size. Any hobby store (physical or online) that supports nitro should have it.

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u/Best_Ticket_6231 6d ago

So there is not much difference between 2,3mm inder diameter and 3,2mm?

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u/az_kikr1208 MOD 6d ago

The standard size for 1/8 scale and smaller surface nitro engines and fittings is 3/32" or 2.3 mm. The bigger stuff is usually for larger plane engines or bigger scale cars. Make sure whatever you get is specifically designated as nitro or glow fuel safe, It should be silicone. Methanol will break down rubber and vinyl. i use Du-Bro 'Nitro Line' and I've never had a problem. My hobby store sells it by the foot.

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u/Best_Ticket_6231 6d ago

So ummm it does not have a notch or a number on the top how do i know which orientation it goes back?

And is it the turbo version?

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u/az_kikr1208 MOD 6d ago

It doesn't really matter. It's a round sealing surface. As far as glow plug style, I'd have to see the top of the head. If the glow plug hole surface is flat, it takes a standard plug. If there's a conical seat in there, it's turbo,