Torq .12

[Capt-Kirk]

Would anyone have a crankcase for a Duratrax torq .12 engine that I could have or buy cheap. the mounting lug snapped off mine just as i finished breaking in the new piston and sleeve.

 

[maxxtrac]

have you tried drilling it out and rethreading it? All you have to do is go to the local hardware store and by a tap and drill bit combination that matches the size screw size. then all you do is drill the old one out and rethread the hole.

 

[x_789]

Originally posted by maxxtrac
have you tried drilling it out and rethreading it? All you have to do is go to the local hardware store and by a tap and drill bit combination that matches the size screw size. then all you do is drill the old one out and rethread the hole.

Reading this I think he is saying it busted off the case not the head of the screw

Originally posted by Capt-Kirk
the mounting lug snapped off

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[Capt-Kirk]

yep big hole in the side of the case.
$18 from tower or $22 from the LHS
But i just hat to spend another dime on the darn thing

$25 P/S
$25 header and pipe
$35 on pull start
$25 on case
$115 would have gone along way for another motor

 

[Maxxcrazy88]

any ine got a pic of one because I have an old duratrax engine that has a good case on it the hole for monting the carb has had a bigger screw forced into it but nothin a litle silicone sealant can't fix...

 

[maxxtrac]

Oh I'm sorry i miss understood .

 

[Capt-Kirk]

here is a pic of the damage
This case doesn't use a pinch bolt on the carb but 2 side bolts.

Thanks

sorry for the bad focus

 

[RaCinJason399]

How did you do that???? I have that same motor as one of my backups and what u did is weird...

 

[Capt-Kirk]

I have a rounded curb in fron of my house and I was jumping it repeatedly.
The impact of the take off pounded the motor mount screws and the last jump was the killter

Can I have your crank case?8-0

 

[x_789]

Hey Kirk here is an idea I realize how much money you have droped on this thing. You might try ebay see if you can get a used one for 20 bucks or so. That way you would have backups for virtually everything once you got the new p&s installed. X

 

[Maxxcrazy88]

I would give it to you but it is a differen't engine sorry... (My friend gave it to me and had no clue what it was...) all I know is that I have an engine that says duratrax on the head and has an Os carb on it with the 2 side bolt mounting sytem... I will get pics in a few

Here is that engine

Not a very good pic but if you look it says 0S

 

[Capt-Kirk]

Yea I am going to keep banging on ebay for a spare but i will order the new case tomorrow. Thanks for your help guys and keep me in mind if you come across one

 

[x_789]

Hey Kirk What type of vehicle is this motor in? Answer asap X

 

[Capt-Kirk]

dura traxx Maxum ST

 

[x_789]

Oh I saw on tower they had DURATRAX MAXIMUM BX TORQ12 PB
Works fine; worn trs; msg video, & sm prts S-B for 131.00 if that was the same vehicle that would have been a full backup.. Well we tried. X

 

[Capt-Kirk]

cool i will go check it out
I am bidding on a parts BX now for $15 so far
The Maximum serires are just about the same car. Same chassis and tranny just different arms and boddys

Thanks

 

[x_789]

Are those little cars very tough?
I see on tower they have a .16 maxximum bx for like 150 new without radio. That looks like a pretty good deal just to screw around with if it holds up ok what is your view on it. I know a lot of people talk smack about Diura trax but i would like ot hear froma n owner. Thanks X

 

[Capt-Kirk]

well i gotta tell ya.
Get the pro version of what ever you choose. The rear upper camber links flex so much that a dog bone could fall out in a tumble. easily taken care of with a big zip tie.

The Plain chassis is a weak desighn and once the front begins to move or bend it just gets worse. the pro versions have the #35 upgraded hard chassis.

I dont like the chevron tires. they wear too quick.

All the plastic is good stuff and have a 6 mo free replacement warrenty. I havent broken one yet. the shocks are also good stuff

and the .16 can come with a 2 speed tranny.

the .12 carbs are junk but I think OS makes thier .16 and .18 engines.

But for 150 to thrash around in, I'd say do it. I am going to run mine on the oval. It is nice and loose and i am going to try to get it to slide all the way around the turns.

Chuck