start problem

[xxh0lywarsxx]

i went to a park to do some offroading with my friend and my new tmaxx.......i tugged on the pull start and it was only turning the engine over the first 5 inches of the pull.......and then the string came out without anythign......i tried about 1000 times but everytime i pulled the chord it would only turn over the engine the first half a foot of the pull, and the engine wouldnt start...........whats wrong?

 

[bashmaster]

is ur bearing old or dirty? that would cause it to slip. the bearing is major item to look at in this case i think

 

[lillightingboy21]

Is it jammed after the first 5 in or is it slipping because if it is slipping it is your one way bearing in the pull start.Also bashmaster the bearing can't be old because he said his t-maxx is new.

 

[xxh0lywarsxx]

thanks guys after i heated the engine up with a hairdryr and a few minutes of tuggin i got it to start and after the first tank the pull start works fine...thanks once again