HotBodies .26

[bomber]

Well, I just rolled the dice and picked up a HB 26. Got it for $145, figured it was worth the gamble. Never had a HB engine before.

Didn't find anything on this engine here, so here's my

-I had to shorten the crank about 1/8" to fit my XTM maxx chassis. Used a carbon disc in the ol' Dremel. Easier than I feared.
-3x8 screw with washer to hold the CB on the crank.
-Easy break-in sow far. Loosened the glow plug 45 degrees, 3 pulls and it fired right up (tightened the plug back up right after it started of course).
-Fast idled to get temp to 190. Lowered idle and it held at 195.

HotBodies .26
O'Donnell Racing fuel - 20% with 4oz castor added to gallon.
R3 - Stock plug. It's an HPI plug. I don't know why it was in this engine. Do you?

- bomber

 

[AC48]

Let us know how it runs:thumbsup:

 

[bomber]

Will do! I didn't have much luck with my 21 OS RG. Blew two con-rods and Olds97_lss broke a cronk in two. All three were under 2 gallons too.

I expect it to be a good engine, I just hope the claimed 2.6hp won't rip my trans apart.

- bomber

 

[bomber]

The HB .26 is running strong! I've gotten it broken innow, and the temp runs about 240 after WOT through 4" grass.
I'm running with an OS 8 plug now (the R3 died on me, not sure why).

- bomber