AboutMatt Coia Expertise I can answer questions about r/c cars and trucks including on-road and off-road vehicles. I am knowledgeable in both nitro and electric powered vehicles. I can also handle questions about repair and maintenance of any wheeled vehicle.
Experience I have owned and raced many different kinds of vehicles. I also help administer a busy website devoted to the r/c hobby. I have done repair work for hobbyshops in the past and have helped many beginners get started in the hobby. I also operate a middle school r/c club.
Organizations ROAR, Mensa, NSTA
Publications www.wnyrcinfo.com
Education/Credentials I am a certified Physics teacher now teaching middle school science and Physics in New York State.
Question i need help i had my monster gt se.40 running and now i cant get it started at all. its brand new and when i shut it off last time it had smoke in the gas tank can you help
Answer Hi Therin,
First, smoke in the gas tank is normal. This comes from the exhaust that pressurizes the tank to feed gas to the carb. Did you run the tank dry on the last run? If so, it may take some time to get fuel up to the carb. Try holding your finger over the exhaust outlet for a couple seconds as you try to start the engine. This will increase pressure in the gas tank and force more fuel through the gas lines.
