Hey guys,

Got my truck in yesterday and have been really going at it. It is "done" I am pretty sure, but have a few questions.

I got a used engine on the cheap (OS .18 CV-R) and the guy said that it needed a new pull-start clutch bearing. I put in the new bearing that I ordered and when I pull the pull-starter it kind of sticks when the piston hits the bottom of the cylinder. This isn't just with the pull starter, but also when you turned the engine by hand. This is my first nitro car, is this normal? Or is there something more wrong with the engine than the clutch-bearing that the guy stated?

In the kit I got, it was missing a few parts, but overall most everything was there. The only thing that I have "left out" so far is the washers that go between the rims/wheels and nuts. The directions say to have the wheel/tire, then the washer, then the nut to tighten it down. I just have the wheel/tire then the nut. Is this a real issue? I was wanting to test the car out quickly, just to see if it runs at all, and wouldn't think this would be a problem ... but I want to get some washers before I really run it.

I had some clicking coming from the drive train/spur gear area. And just fixed it (editing my post now). I guess it was just too close before, now it is quite smooth and no more clicking or vibration.

Any help would be great, and here are some pictures!