OS-18 TM - Shredding one way bearings?

[Blackbird85]

Help. I just got a new OS-18TM for my REVO. Broke it in like the last 6 RC engines I have. First day at the track and I smoked 2 one-way bearings and 2 pull starts. I checked the starter shaft and it seems like a sloppy fit in the bushing. Do you think this could cause the problem? I hate to send it back to them but I can't afford another $20 starter and $20 bearing. Any advise why I am smoking bearings?

Thanks, Bill

 

[Remy]

Your revo has a one way ?

 

[AC48]

Your revo has a one way ?

What pullstart engine doesn't?

I would look into the sloppy fitting of the starter shaft, that could be your problem. Was the compression really tight when you were pulling? It could have been flooded...

 

[Remy]

What pullstart engine doesn't?
QUOTE]

I am a idiot with a cold. Nevermind me. I was thinking of another oneway.

 

[jetmechG550]

Sloppy fit could very cause the problem. I'd contact Horizon about the fit on the shaft, I think that is who handles issues with OS here in the states. You can also just say heck with it, get a backplate, cut the nub off and get a RD racing starter box.

 

[Blackbird85]

I am planning on sending it back to them to check out. The engine is brand new and I hate the idea of keeping bad parts that I paid top dollar for. I'll probably get the conversion for a box while its away but I want to know I can always go back to the pull starter if my box ever fails. I'll just get a spare starter shaft.