Irvine 36 ABC engine cuts-out

Hello,

I have got a Shuttle Z-TS with an Irvine 36 ABC engine. I have used it before and it has flown fine. Then I didn't use it for about a year and I started it up today and the engine keeps cutting out.

When I keep the glowplug starter on the glowplug I can give it high throttle without it cutting out - but as soon as I take the glowplug starter off the engine will cut out a few seconds later.

Does anyone have any ideas why this? Do you think the engine needs a clean? If so, can someone give me some tips on how to do this - it looks like you have to take the whole heli apart to get the engine out! And if you do, I don't think I would ever get it back together again!!

Thanks.
Marc

hi marc

i would start by changing the plug for a new one,chances are that it's bad and not staying hot wich would explaine why it's o.k
wjen you keep the nicad on.
as for cleaning this should not be necessary a few good runs and it will probably be fine ,you can always spray w-40 in the carb this might help a little

let me know how it goes

steff

I changed the plug and it works fine now, thanks.

Marc