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Old 11-23-2004, 09:58 PM
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when i get my LST this christmas i know to take out the washer before i run it, but should I also clean out the engine because of metal shavings or does t hat only happen to people from the washer?
Old 11-23-2004, 10:00 PM
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that happens because the washer discenagrates because of the extreme friction
Old 11-24-2004, 09:23 AM
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Not a bad idea to clean it out and check it over real good while you have apart, just in case...

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Old 11-24-2004, 09:27 AM
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ORIGINAL: oatmealman

that happens because the washer discenagrates because of the extreme friction
That is the worst spelling of disintegrate I've ever seen.
Old 11-24-2004, 10:40 AM
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i clean and inspect every engine i get before running it. a little lesson i learned from traxxas. my mach's were ok though. i still say take that damn washer out.
Old 11-24-2004, 11:35 PM
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one last question what are the parts TL updated so i know what to call them and ask them to send me because i'm pretty sure my truck is from an older batch

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