Having a small problem

[yammaha]

I got this savage the other day and it came with a not even broke in engine. Its an axial. I'm not sure the size. its got a gray cooling head. the problem is is that my roto start wont turn it over. I use a drill. What size could this be??? Thanks

 

[Rolex]

Is it an HPI Savage with an Axial engine? pics would help.
I'm guessing it might be a .28

One of these?

 

[yammaha]

I have no clue even how to get pics on my computer none the less on here. i have had a .28 and it would start it.

with no problem and it was an axial

 

[HPIguy]

Are you loosening the glow plug slightly before starting? High compression big blocks are notorious for being hard to turn over. Even my S25 would eat one way bearings if you didn't back the plug off about a quarter turn.

 

[Metalhead Matt]

Get it as hot as you can with a hairdryer as well.

 

[yammaha]

i will try that thanks

 

[alpinehyperlite]

Its an axial.

Well, there is your problem.

 

[yammaha]

Are axials bad? Does anyone know if a backplate(the thing that the pull start bolts to) from a picco .28 or .26 will fit on a .27? thanks

 

[Metalhead Matt]

I've read a lot of reviews talking about how Axial engines are a hit and a miss. Notorious leakers as well. I'd do a complete seal job before even attempting to start it up for break in.

 

[yammaha]

So far this ones been great

 

[Metalhead Matt]

Good deal.

 

[yammaha]

Will a picco 26 or 28 back plate fit on a 27??? Thanks

 

[w bill]

Not sure on that back plate but i dont think so.But do find someone to help you with those pictures because when you can post one it makes it a lot easier to help you figure out a problem.

 

[beason]

I've read a lot of reviews talking about how Axial engines are a hit and a miss. Notorious leakers as well. I'd do a complete seal job before even attempting to start it up for break in.

Matt, you need to change your sig or title to something referencing sealing the engine. I bet half, if not more of your posts are about that.:

good advice though!!

Metalhead "seal your engine" matt

 

[yammaha]

heres a link to a pic i found on google. I hope this helps



http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl...=en&sa=N&tbs=isch:1&ei=ZrpVTcjRHpKSgQej7bCkDA

 

[HPIguy]

Matt, you need to change your sig or title to something referencing sealing the engine. I bet half, if not more of your posts are about that.:

good advice though!!

Metalhead "seal your engine" matt

LOL Oh yeah, we're making this stick for sure. We could do it RC mafia style, ovah heeah, dis is Matt, da seala.

 

[frickenjoey]

Ok that picture is from a Picco .27. Not sure why you posted that actually...chances are the back plate from any other engine will not fit you Axial.

 

[yammaha]

No haha ya thats a pic of a picco .27. I had another question, and it was if a picco .26 or .28 backplate will fit on it. I can't find one for it. thanks

 

[Metalhead Matt]

Matt, you need to change your sig or title to something referencing sealing the engine. I bet half, if not more of your posts are about that.:

good advice though!!

Metalhead "seal your engine" matt

I can type it out so fast, I don't even care anymore. It's not a bad idea though....I'll probably have to type it more now.