roto-start

[indyjohnny]

anyone know if roto-start works with the hyper 21 8 port? thanks...

 

[Nitroaddict]

the roto start will work with any pull start engine.

 

[mcvickj]

Do you think this would be a more acceptable solution than using the bulky Traxxas Ez-Start? I am planning on getting a new engine for my Maxx with in another week or so but I really don't want to give up the feature of the Ez-Start. If I had to use a PS that would be doing more hacking to the body to allow for starting the engine while the body is on.

When you purchase the roto-start it includes everything needed to convert a PS engine so it will be able to use the roto-start?

I would like to hear Chris's thoughts on this. If I remember correctly he was thinking about using this on his CyberMaxx project.

 

[RobH]

Originally posted by Nitroaddict
the roto start will work with any pull start engine.

I would not be so quick to say that.

The stock .21 BB from the savage (roto start is made with this mill in mind) has a shaft that is stationary and doesn't not move out of the back the engine.

The Hyper .21 engine are not the same. the shaft that sticks out of the pull start back plate on the hyper .21 slides in and out of the crankcase.

Maybe I need to do some research on the roto-start, but I don't think it works on all pull start engines.

I do, however, own both of these mills and I can tell you the backplate area on each is not the same.

-Rob

 

[TwiZtiD25]

I think the Hyper 8 is the only .21 block it doesn't work on.

 

[indyjohnny]

I read somewhere that ofna was coming out with a roto-start of their own for the hypers?? anyone know if there is any truth to this?? thanks..

 

[LarryA]

Check this link out. It may help http://www.ofna.com/rotostart.html
There is also an aftermarket aluminum starter housing available for the T-Maxx that attaches to the rear of the crankcase and points upward. I guess you use like a cordless drill and socket to link to it and start the engine. It looked to be made pretty well but the downside was the cost, $80.

 

[Flash-R.C]

So does it or does it not work every engine?

Steve

 

[LarryA]

For the HPI Roto Start to work, the engine will need to be a big block .21 size crankcase. The side plate must match the HPI configuration and the crankshaft will need to have the extension sticking out the side plate for the 2 way bearing. As far as I know, the Roto Start will fit the HPI 21BB and the Ofna Force and Hyper engines. As for the Picco .26, I don't know.

 

[Flash-R.C]

I don't think I will get one than. Thanks for warning me.

Steve