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>Hey, I have an RC10GT with an HPI .15 SS and a Stinger exhaust on it,
>the .15 is new so we were just breaking it in the other day and here's
>what happened.
>When we were first starting and had the carb set really rich, fuel
>would kick out the back (the exhaust) which I understand is normal for
>running it really rich. As the day wore on, we ran about eight more
>tanks, progressively leaning up the carb.
>When we finally stopped, I was absolutely amazed at how much fuel had
>built up on the left side of the truck.
>Now I'm just wondering if this is normal or might I have a leak
>somewhere?
>Do other people get this happening with the truck?
Shane,
Ive had two fuel leaks in my GT. The first one was caused by
munching a head gasket, and the other was a cracked fuel tank.
I'm not sure what the HPI .15 looks like, but did you have a hard time
getting the MIP pipe's manifold to sit flush? Have you had the head
off your engine yet? If so, check to make sure your gasket didn't
move around on you. I assume your Stinger pipe is the 360 degree kind
that puts the exhaust out behind the car? Exhaust blowout really
shouldn't be a problem, if that's the setup, as all the fuel blow
through should land in the dirt and not on your chassis.
To avoid the fuel tank leak, make sure you don't overtighten the tank
to the chassis. Snug it, but that's all. The fuel tank should have
just a little play to rock slightly. The O-rings can then do what
they're made for, which is keep the ride smooth for your fuel.
The best advice I can think of to give is to pull your engine off,
and give it a thorough cleaning. When you put it back on, run it for
just a few minutes and inspect it for signs of fuel. Remember, the
only place your should see partially burnt fuel is out of the exhaust.
Good luck, and keep us posted.
Sabooo
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