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Newbie2rc · 04-13-2008, 05:52 PM

Hey i have a tmaxx with a os.18tm and its got a pullstarter and it need a new one way how do i change it?

tekno · 04-13-2008, 06:06 PM

ez, take out the engine, then you will see 3 or 4 screws on the pull starter. unscrew them. 2nd step is important, when you pull the pull starter out put you finger behind the pull starter so the assembly doesn't pop out of the pull starter. If that happens it's a pain in the

to get back in. Keep your finger behind the PS and wrap the PS with tape then you will see the one way. Pull it out, clean it clean the shaft too. try agian and see it it works. If it doesn't, it's time for a new one. Make sure it's in the right way. Tekno.

Newbie2rc · 04-13-2008, 06:12 PM

cool ill do that thanks as this is my first time is there anything i should worry about with engine placement or anything else related to this?

tekno · 04-13-2008, 06:24 PM

you shouldn't have too. If the engine is new then it's regular that that happens because, of the pinch and compression. One ways go out allot during that period. Tekno

Newbie2rc · 04-13-2008, 06:40 PM

the engine has about half a gallon maybe a gallon the most i bought the truck used

Pipeous · 04-14-2008, 10:41 AM

one way bearings need to be cleaned once in a while. if you are using traxxas 20% sport fuel, miore often then. the oil in the fuel gums up the bearing causing them to slip. just sprat it out with nitro clean, brake cleaner etc

you can cheat and tip the truck back and spray in the carb and let it fall back to the bearing, say when out playing and you don't want to take it all apart, or pull the glowplug and spray down there and tip the truck. work the bearing with the starter a few times then tip it upside down so the excess comes out, then replace the glowplug. might need a couple sprays.... but the best bet is to pull the engine and remove the backplate... grab a new one anyway, a spare is always a good thing to have

Newbie2rc · 04-20-2008, 11:01 AM

hey pipeous would wd40 work to clean the bearing? because i dont have the muscle to remove the engine or even the cooling head so i will try one if those two other options.

Pipeous · 04-20-2008, 01:26 PM

wd40 will work but remember this is the ghetto fix hehe. Shortcuts are fine for when in a hurry but shortcuts are not always the best way of doing things...

some people drill a hole in the plastic backplate to spray into as well. then make a plug to cover/put in the hole to keep crud out.

Newbie2rc · 04-20-2008, 03:57 PM

i know its a pretty ghetto way but its all i can do until my parents get home later in the week im not strong enough to remove the engine.

Newbie2rc · 04-22-2008, 07:03 PM

hey guys thanks for the tip i got it started but it will only idle a little then die it needs a hell of a tuning

04-13-2008, 05:52 PM	#1
Newbie2rc RCC Junior Contributor I am: Kevin G Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brampton, ON Feedback: -1 / 0% Posts: 217 Total Props: 0	A little help here please? Remove this ad - become a site supporter! Hey i have a tmaxx with a os.18tm and its got a pullstarter and it need a new one way how do i change it? __________________ My baby The Revo 3.3 Tmaxx Project Truck (Waiting for B.Less) MERV! Evader St (E)
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04-13-2008, 06:12 PM	#3
Newbie2rc RCC Junior Contributor I am: Kevin G Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brampton, ON Feedback: -1 / 0% Posts: 217 Total Props: 0	cool ill do that thanks as this is my first time is there anything i should worry about with engine placement or anything else related to this? __________________ My baby The Revo 3.3 Tmaxx Project Truck (Waiting for B.Less) MERV! Evader St (E)
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04-13-2008, 06:40 PM	#5
Newbie2rc RCC Junior Contributor I am: Kevin G Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brampton, ON Feedback: -1 / 0% Posts: 217 Total Props: 0	the engine has about half a gallon maybe a gallon the most i bought the truck used __________________ My baby The Revo 3.3 Tmaxx Project Truck (Waiting for B.Less) MERV! Evader St (E)
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04-20-2008, 11:01 AM	#7
Newbie2rc RCC Junior Contributor I am: Kevin G Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brampton, ON Feedback: -1 / 0% Posts: 217 Total Props: 0	hey pipeous would wd40 work to clean the bearing? because i dont have the muscle to remove the engine or even the cooling head so i will try one if those two other options. __________________ My baby The Revo 3.3 Tmaxx Project Truck (Waiting for B.Less) MERV! Evader St (E)
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04-20-2008, 03:57 PM	#9
Newbie2rc RCC Junior Contributor I am: Kevin G Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brampton, ON Feedback: -1 / 0% Posts: 217 Total Props: 0	i know its a pretty ghetto way but its all i can do until my parents get home later in the week im not strong enough to remove the engine. __________________ My baby The Revo 3.3 Tmaxx Project Truck (Waiting for B.Less) MERV! Evader St (E)
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04-13-2008, 06:06 PM	#2
tekno RCC Pro Contributor I am: Ashton P Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 1,916 Total Props: 0	ez, take out the engine, then you will see 3 or 4 screws on the pull starter. unscrew them. 2nd step is important, when you pull the pull starter out put you finger behind the pull starter so the assembly doesn't pop out of the pull starter. If that happens it's a pain in the to get back in. Keep your finger behind the PS and wrap the PS with tape then you will see the one way. Pull it out, clean it clean the shaft too. try agian and see it it works. If it doesn't, it's time for a new one. Make sure it's in the right way. Tekno.
	.

04-13-2008, 06:24 PM	#4
tekno RCC Pro Contributor I am: Ashton P Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 1,916 Total Props: 0	you shouldn't have too. If the engine is new then it's regular that that happens because, of the pinch and compression. One ways go out allot during that period. Tekno
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04-14-2008, 10:41 AM	#6
Pipeous RCC Pro Contributor Join Date: Jun 2004 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 1,703 Total Props: 0	one way bearings need to be cleaned once in a while. if you are using traxxas 20% sport fuel, miore often then. the oil in the fuel gums up the bearing causing them to slip. just sprat it out with nitro clean, brake cleaner etc you can cheat and tip the truck back and spray in the carb and let it fall back to the bearing, say when out playing and you don't want to take it all apart, or pull the glowplug and spray down there and tip the truck. work the bearing with the starter a few times then tip it upside down so the excess comes out, then replace the glowplug. might need a couple sprays.... but the best bet is to pull the engine and remove the backplate... grab a new one anyway, a spare is always a good thing to have
	.

04-20-2008, 01:26 PM	#8
Pipeous RCC Pro Contributor Join Date: Jun 2004 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 1,703 Total Props: 0	wd40 will work but remember this is the ghetto fix hehe. Shortcuts are fine for when in a hurry but shortcuts are not always the best way of doing things... some people drill a hole in the plastic backplate to spray into as well. then make a plug to cover/put in the hole to keep crud out.
	.

04-22-2008, 07:03 PM	#10
Newbie2rc RCC Junior Contributor I am: Kevin G Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brampton, ON Feedback: -1 / 0% Posts: 217 Total Props: 0	hey guys thanks for the tip i got it started but it will only idle a little then die it needs a hell of a tuning __________________ My baby The Revo 3.3 Tmaxx Project Truck (Waiting for B.Less) MERV! Evader St (E)
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