help a newbie pleasee!! condor engine problem

[pingu_george]

hello all I'm new to nitro cars and i bought a acme condor 2nd hand it was listed as it just needed a new pull start so i also bought one of them but i have since found out upon inspection it needs alot more for the engine.
i think it needs
gudgen pin
back plate
starter shaft

I'm not sure on anything else but i need adivce do i spend like £40 on all this or should i buy a new/2nd hand engine?
I've already tried a vx.18 engine and it was to big please help!!

 

[Nitro4910]

Unless you know the seller personally, used engines are a box of trouble, all sellers say under a gallon! Barely used, adult owned!

And when you get it it's BEAT, run lean and worn out.

Not all sellers are dishonest, but I won't buy a used engine unless I know the seller or I have the engine in hand before I fork over the cash.

Being your new to the nitro, buy new, this way you know your starting out with a good engine and not somebody else's old nightmare.

£80.00, brand new, do your break-in and have fun.
http://www.rctoyworld.co.uk/team-infinity-rtr18s-engine--side-exhaust-2325-p.asp

 

[ninnon]

Hello, fellow pound-user (fed up of using google usd to gbp converter)
I would go with what Nitro4910 said, that engine is good enough for you but in the future stay away from second hand engines, also- I wouldn't recommend Acme if you start getting serious with Nitro

 

[pingu_george]

How easy is it to put on a flywheel and clutch and all that? I can't find any engines anywhere with them already attached

 

[BamaFan]

Very easy. All you do is slide the clutch shoes over the two pins that come out of the front of the engine, then you have a collet that goes on then the flywheel and a nut. You can you tube a video. It's very simple. Those parts I mentioned are pretty inexpensive too.

 

[pingu_george]

Will I need any special tools? And could I just take all that igf the engine already in the car?

 

[BamaFan]

No special tools. I think the nut is like a size 10mm. I don't think you can install the flywheel if the engine is mounted to the car but I may be wrong. I've never tried to. All you do is remove the 4 screws from the engine that mounts it to the engine mount.

 

[pingu_george]

No I meant can I take the fly wheel off the current engine to put onto the new one?

 

[BamaFan]

If it's the same model size engine you can. I'm not 100 % that flywheels are interchangeable from one brand to the next. Someone that knows more about this will chime in I'm sure.

 

[pingu_george]

Thanks so much to all that have put in there input means a lot and has helped a lot does anyone know of any other engines that will 100% fit the condor?

 

[Nitro4910]

As long as the new engine has the same type of crankshaft the flywheel should swap right over.

 

[pingu_george]

Any ideas on what other engines might fit perfectly? I was looking at the sh.18

 

[Nitro4910]

Any ideas on what other engines might fit perfectly? I was looking at the sh.18

This SH.18? Looks like a direct fit like the Infinty .18.
http://www.rctoyworld.co.uk/sh-18-nitro-engine-with-rotary-carb-2323-p.asp

 

[pingu_george]

Yes that one I've heard good things about them and I think its the engine they put in the condor pre 2009 anyway?

 

[Paul]

No clue about the Condor but SH makes Dynamite for the states which is what I have. It's a really nice engine. Only issue I've had is a small leak in the front bearing which after much research isn't uncommon and won't hurt anything as long as its a small leak. Anyways about the clutch/flywheel you can use the one you have like Nitro said, if the crankshaft is the same size as your current then it will work. I would make sure though, should be able to find that info online in the engines manuals (manufacturers websites). Good luck and keep us posted.

 

[pingu_george]

Ok thank you for the input this is the first forum I've posted in that has actually had replies I'm so greatful
Will be buying the sh.18 when I can afford it I think unless anyone else has another idea in the mean time thanks once again

 

[ninnon]

How easy is it to put on a flywheel and clutch and all that? I can't find any engines anywhere with them already attached

Clutches are pretty simple to put on, for the flywheel you could use a removal tool to be safe...

 

[Greywolf74]

How easy is it to put on a flywheel and clutch and all that? I can't find any engines anywhere with them already attached

The only thing that can be a little tricky is putting shoes on a standard 3 shoe clutch. They make a special tool that you really should buy in order to do it. The tool is only about 10-12 bucks. I did my very first oen with a screwdriver but but the time I finally got it done i would have paid 60 bucks for the tool.

 

[Paul]

No doubt. Either that tool or another clutch is my next purchase.

 

[ninnon]

The only thing that can be a little tricky is putting shoes on a standard 3 shoe clutch. They make a special tool that you really should be in order to do it. The tool is only about 10-12 bucks. I did my very first oen with a screwdriver but but the time I finally got it done i would have paid 60 bucks for the tool.

Aaah yes, DEFINITELY worth a purchase- My attempt at putting one without the tool was fruitless...