Savage 5.9 runs hot hot hot

[savage lsx]

Hi guys, I have a savage xl 5.9 and it runs over 300+ if i richen it up a bit it goes down around 250-280 but wont even go fast enough to shift into 2nd gear. i checked for any air leaks on motor and opeded up the windshield.
i dont know if i'm feelin the love for this motor. any one have any ideas??
I may just see how long it last and buy a collari .32 and call it a day.

 

[weezracen]

You try to richen up the lsn at all?

 

[surgemaster1970]

Alot of HPI models utilize the 3 needle carb and if your truck has the 3 needle carb too you may need to lean out the midrange needle or low speed needle some when you richen up the hsn..If it has a two needle carb you will just need to lean the lsn a lil to get the acceleration desired after richening the hsn. Using a glowplug best suited for the engine size and ambient temperature also helps with tuning and engine temps.

 

[savage lsx]

I richened up the hsn then adjusted the mid to get the best throttle responce.it would stand up in a wheelie off the start but wouldnt rev at all.
if i leaned out the hsn it would fly at top speed but heat up fast.i'm gonna try a cooler glow plug and try a different fuel brand????i'm using traxxis 20% now

 

[abovelegit]

I've heard bad things about traxxas fuel, i dont think that should affect the temp though if it is really only 20% nitro.

 

[samrsnow]

Loose the traxxas fuel and get something else like Byron gen2,O'Donnell,nitrotane.

You might have a leak in the front bearing or its just waaay to lean on the LSN.

 

[eartaker]

The fuel is fine, I run 33% in my axial .32 and it never overheats

 

[MonstrousMikey]

i had the same problem in my xl before my engine killed itself mid run.

 

[Scrogg]

High nitro, low oil with a cold plug. Start over on the tuning. Traxxas fuel has way too much oil.....oil burns hotter than fuel.

 

[hipluther01]

IMO it could just be the mill.. Havent heard too many good reviews aout the 5.9:\

 

[unknown123]

this happend to my 4.6 on my savage.The thing that happend to me was that it wasn't sealed good.Thats when i messed up my engine and had to buy a new one.Go to your hobby dealer and ask them =p.(this might not help)








Unknown123 is not responsible for any damage =p

 

[juz4two]

Our's (Savage XL 5.9) runs like a raped ape! We use O'Donnell fuel, man this truck flatout gits it in all "3" gears.......and this is in Arizona heat!

Fred

 

[jhayes1278]

Heat Prob.

I had the same issue when i first purchased mine even when i sealed the engine.. I use a a McCoy mc8 plug cold.. With Byron 25 % nitro fuel runs like a raped ape and runs nice and cool. Just my two cents..

 

[savage lsx]

thanks for the help guys, the fuel+ glow plug helped a little (around 290 now)
now the one way bearing slips for the 3rd time.i'm sick of taking this appart lol
new motor is in the works. maybee 2??=devil