I recently bought a Losi LST truck. I have had problems with the transmission output shaft and solved it. Then yesterday I was running the truck up and down the golfcourse fairway and when the truck turned around it stopped. Thinking it was the transmission again I brought it in to investigate. After some investigation I decided to take the engine out. Upon inspection towards the back I could see that the connecting rod had broken though the block. Of course this would mean the engine would need to have a new connecting rod but beings it broke through the block I have to get a whole new engine. Any idea on what I could have done wrong. I have run the truck several times and it ran fine. Anyone else ever had this happen to them? Thanks in advance for the feedback.
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Engine Troubles
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AC48
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Did you properly break in the engine? Could you see a trail of white smoke coming from the exhaust?
As for a new engine, I suggest a Wasp .28
As for a new engine, I suggest a Wasp .28
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Immediately prior to the engine quitting, did you lose traction and run some extremely high RPMs? (taking off in wet spots or spinning donuts)
If not, I would thing it was running way too hot or there was a defect in it.
Since it's new, I'd suggest sending it back for their inspection. They might replace it for you.
If not, I would thing it was running way too hot or there was a defect in it.
Since it's new, I'd suggest sending it back for their inspection. They might replace it for you.
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Yes it did have white smoke from the exhaust...I was on my 5th or 6th tank of gas since break in. It did not rev. high, I think that the instant the connecting rod broke then broke thru the block the engine immediately stopped. For now I will just go ahead and buy a new engine and use this as spare parts. Thanks for the feedback!!!
