LandShark

after standing outside for several hours, i saw the UPS truck.

yes, that was the UPS truch which had my savage on board.

i pulled out my small knife to open the package, then i saw

my savage. it's shiny ^^.


put in 4 AA batteries , and 8 AA batteries for the transmiter.

Throttle and brake were working. tried to turn the front wheels,

but they wouldnt turn if they are on ground.

i lifted up the front wheel, the steering worked. kind of sensitive.

basic radio test is done.

then i started trying to tighten the famous screw in the tranny.

first i tried to back out the screw, it wouldnt come out, and the

small allen wrench hurt my fingers. the screw looked fine, no need

to be tightened.

then, i tried to tighten other screws that i could see, 80% of them

were fine, the rest had about 1/8 loose.

i checked the screw that held the shocks behind the oil tank. it is

little longer than it should be. it might be able to harm the oil tank.

i fixed as other people have done.


another thing bad is that, i couldnt put the radio system cover on.

i tried several times, but it couldnt get the right position because

the front shacks blocked its way.

i still have not fixed it yet.

anyone got an idea?

i will write some more later

dwrenches

dont get discouraged,once you get these minor bugs worked out this truck will not disappoint, it rocks!!!

LandShark

i went to LHS, asked for help. when the guy was turning the LSN,

i saw the the Midrange needle was turning with the LSN.

goddamnit. then it took us 2 minutes to fix the LSN and Midrange

needle.

i went home.

after i got home, i started breaking in.

1. fill the tank, and push prime.

2. pulled "pullstart" several times without the igniter.

3. plug the igniter, then start to pull. it was so hard to pull so

i loose the glow plus 1/8 .

4. pulling, but the engine wouldnt start. oops forgot to open

some throttle.

5. engine started and ran the first tank without any problem.

(well done)

6. i decided to let the engine idle another tank.

7. i started to pull again. i was so stupid that i forgot to open

some throttle again.

8. engine started, i tried to use full throttle to clean the extra

oil in engine. but i applied the throttle to fast, and killed the

engine. oops.

9. started the engine again without any problem. slowly applied

full throttle, i saw oil coming out the pipe.

10, then i left the engine idle for the second tank.

11. the engine finished the second tank without any problem.


now i am waiting for my roomate coming back, the we will

go to the parking land beside the beach, and try the second stage

of breaking in

i will write my new experence later.

everything now is fine, i checked the piston, it is at the bottom

LandShark

BTW, 166CC oil, the engine took 30 to finish when it was idling

LandShark

god, the "nasic" in the topic should be "basic" .

i have finished tank 3-5 by doing 1/2 throttle, then coast.

saturday morning, i will go to Golden Gate Park to play is

on grass, i wont lean it until 11th tank,and i get temp gauage

}{unter

what??? i have no damn idea why people LET IT IDLE FOR 2-6 TANKS OF FUEL thats the stupidist thing ive ever heard. Dude you crank up the truck and run it so the piston and all can expand and get to a working postion. it will not do this if you let it idle. 2nd of all you can lean it out more and more thats the whole purpose of leaning it out is to break it in. All you are doing is wasting fuel and time. But hey what ever bustes your bubble go ahead and do it. As long as you have the Right amound of oil in the fuel that soppost to be there (18 %) and you see smoke coming out then its not gonna run hot.

}{unter

Alteramod

Hunter are u freaking stupid that is the best way i know of to blow an engine is to lean it out and run it hard the moment u get it. STUPID i tell ya well what ever floats ur boat go ahead but im not blowin 150.00$ on a new enging when now idleing for 6 tanks is dumb but for 2 that is a good idea but ur not aspose to run it top end right away but (imo) but do what u want not my money!!!

crash_me_over

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With out sounding like I'm taking sides (i'm not) I would like to say that breaking in engines properly is one of the most important things any person needs to do for their engine. If you choose not to do it....that is your decision.....but remember....when you buy an RC car/truck...you also receive instructions that help guide you through the engine break in process. Those must be there for a reason?

About 6 months ago I bought a 2002 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 truck. Along with the truck came a users manual that clearly says.....for the first 1000 miles....not to exceed 55 mph....and it also said not to put the cruise control on and drive long periods of time.....in that first 1000 miles. Instead....it instructed the driver to drive speeds up to 55.....then back off..... driving different speeds to help seat the rings in the engine. It also said not to pull a trailer for the first 1000 miles. Now....I don't pretend to know all about the science of engines and metalurgy.....but I have to conclude that automotive companies know what they are talking about and are trying to offer the best simple advice for any new car/truck owner to get the most miles out of their engine by following those simple guidelines.

As for RC engines.....I also have to assume that they know what they are talking about and that their is a science of breaking in these engines also. That is why the manufacturers include simple engine break in instructions for them. Now....if we choose to follow them....we no doubt can help these awesome engines have a longer life.....and on the other hand....if we choose not to follow the instructions.....then we have to accept what damages may occur as a result of not following simple instructions. In the end....it is the owners choice and responsibility.


Think about it!

Alteramod

yes and that is a great point i agree totally i also follow the instructions totally!! but anyway that is a great point!!!!

}{unter

Alteramod wow you calling me stupid ?? i wasnt talking about driving it hard when you first get it, i was saying to follow the rest of the steps besides the idleing processe. duh


}{unter

LandShark

in this forum, people share all kinds of their experences and

opinions. sharing is good. we should respect their words, even

they are wrong. if they are wrong, you might correct them, and

you will receive thanks.

you can say" you are wrong", "it is a bad idea", but you should

never say "your idea is the stupidest one".

show people your respect, you will receive the same thing

argue, no hassle

Krusty

Landshark,
What's with the "blow by blow" experience with your Savage? Most if not all of your information is trite. If you experience a problem or issue with your truck, just post it here and I'm sure someone will offer some help. There is no need to be so detailed with obvious standard procedure, such as, "... i pulled out my small knife to open the package..." It is not required.
CMO,
It is spelled metalurgy not "metal urology" Just so everyone knows what you mean.

Alteramod

Ok, lets see here. Your saying you should lean out your engine to break in correct. Well, correct me if im wrong but i thought you were supose to run your engine rich to break it in, then lean your engine. Now with that said, leaning your engine before its broke in is running it to hard and will usually shorten its life greatly.

Alteramod

One more thing, Hunter, is it that hard for you to read?
It did say "Hunter are u freaking stupid."
Think before you type!

Bluehydro8

Alteramod,
Never lean out your engine before of while break-in. anyone who tells you otherwise is incorrect. Do not skip the idle process because that is what sets your engine up for the next volleys of abuse you will put it through. Basically stick to the manual, you can't go wrong.

LandShark

@@just trying to give people more details as possible.

the problems i have gotten are "flood", "high pressure".

now, i am not a 100% newbie any more, those are not

problems to me any more.

crash_me_over

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Thanks Krusty....I'm glad someone is paying attention.

Alteramod

bluehydro,

Thanks for that info, but i already know lol. I was trying to tell hunter that. But hey you did the right thing, if i was a newbie and didnt know jack crap about anything, then i could of done that.

BUGGIES_R_US

Come on guys chill out! this is a HOBBY.. as in fun, relaxation and entertainment!
No need to get worked up on little details here! Take it easy!

I gotta admit.. the lesson in "Urology" was quite entertaining!
Did you know its actually is a real word for a real science?!

"The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the urinary tract and urogenital system"

LMAO
-ram

crash_me_over

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Ram Sundaram....Kind of like getting into a Rut.....if that happens....then a person gets Rutitis.....and then they need a Rutectomy...