stuck flywheel on my t maxx

[jayo96]

Hi there i have just brought a brand new t maxx 3.3 racing engine and the flywheel is stuck and i can't move it. can you please help me and give me some tips on how to resolve this problem thank you

 

[nitrostoned]

Well when I purchased my first T Maxx 3.3 It had the same problem. The cause for my flywheel issue was a jammed up ez start. I would take the ez start off and see if you can turn it over. Then the cause could be determined from there.

 

[texicus]

If the engine is brand new and hasn't been broken in yet, it's probably just a case of the piston getting stuck on the sleeve. In the manual it shows how to manually turn the engine over with a screwdriver on the flywheel. It also doesn't hurt to use a blow dryer on the engine for a minute or so before you start it up for break-in since that lets the sleeve expand with the heat, making it easier to turn over and start. Had the same problem with my Revo on break-in...

 

[nitrostoned]

+1 Forgot about the screw driver and heat gun. But if you can't turn it over with the screw driver dont keep trying to or you will chew up your flywheel

 

[Metalhead Matt]

It's pretty important to pre-heat a new engine. Keeps initial wear down and makes for a much better experience.

 

[Kfarron1]

+1 on all the above advice, its all correct and proper to do ...