HPI Savage 25. Roto start wont turn the motor

[Jeppe_K]

Hello there,
I've had my Savage 25 for about 10 years now, tho it have been unused for the past 2-3 years.
The problem actually started 2-3 years ago, so it's not a new problem after it had been standing still..

Whenever I try to start it with the roto start, the motor just won't catch on, but sometimes after lots of tries it starts. It can be quite frustrating.
I've even bought a new bearing, new starting pin, pressure spring and some special grease, but the problem persist.

I've no idea what I can do to fix this, I have even been reading a lot from different forums, but they all say it might be the bearing..
The motor is the same as a bought it.


So here I'm and I really hope you guys can help me out here.
Thanks!

 

[Jsmith]

Sounds like one way bearing to me. Common problem with roto starts.

 

[Jeppe_K]

Sounds like one way bearing to me. Common problem with roto starts.

I did buy a new one way bearing tho and installed it correctly :<

 

[Alexander_0_1]

Your savage being as old as it is, it might not be such a bad idea to get a new starting shaft (HPI #1432), to go along with that one way bearing. Also grab a new starting pin/pressure spring (HPI #1433) < this one a precautionary measure, cause you'll feel dumb if you miss place it..... I've been there, had to order new ones.

Another option is ditching that old engine, and picking up a new one.

 

[Jeppe_K]

Your savage being as old as it is, it might not be such a bad idea to get a new starting shaft (HPI #1432), to go along with that one way bearing. Also grab a new starting pin/pressure spring (HPI #1433) < this one a precautionary measure, cause you'll feel dumb if you miss place it..... I've been there, had to order new ones.

Another option is ditching that old engine, and picking up a new one.

I already got a new starting pin/pressure spring, but I haven't bought a new shaft yet, guess I could try. Thanks

I'm currently trying to sell it, so I don't want to buy a new engine right now.

And the price is around 450$, which seems fair compared to the other trucks on the market, but a bit low when you think of all the money you have spend on it :

 

[96tl]

$450 for a 10-year old Savage? I wouldn't say that's low. LoL