SavageXF4.1

Why is my carb stuck? I cant even put where the linkage goes on, its just stuck. I have broken the throttle linkage. but i just want to know is why its stuck???[&o]

youie

I had that problem once. If you look inside the carb (based on s25). The slider has a groove cut into it. I'm not sure but I think it dictates the travel of the slider and has to be in a certain position for it to travel properly. Even when I eventually got it to travel in a straight line it still never recovered fully and would from time to time become stuck.

SavageXF4.1

So how did you get it straight? becasue this is driving me nuts! its been stuck like that for 2 weeks![&o][:@]

burnchassis3

if you broke your linkage during a bash session..chances are you have bent the carb itself where it slides.
Happened to me on my collari 32.
Take the carb off and FORCE it open/closed...be sure you remove it from the engine 1st so no metal shavings fall into the mill.
It can work again,but your best off getting a new carb.
CS

youie

To be honest, the slider first locked up rocked solid and would not move at all. Then by chance I managed to move it quite easily into place and all seemed well until it started to play up again. I didn't want to take the risk of it locking up whilst I was driving the car so i went and bought a new carb instead.

SavageXF4.1

So how much is a new carb? in CAD?

youie

Here is a link, but you'll have to use a currency convertion page to work it out in CAD.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-HPI-SAVAGE...QQcmdZViewItem

SavageXF4.1

So, i've just pulled my engine off the CHASSIS, i've pulled out the needle and still moving[&o] anything i can do so i dont have to buy a new crab, because im only 12.

DaveG55

Try calling HPI. They have been known to replace broken parts. If not, you're no worse off than you are now.
Also a carb off a Mach .26 will work great, it's actually a better carb, and it's usually only about 1/2 the price of a stock HPI carb.

zud00

Call HPI. They have great customer service.

SavageXF4.1

Thanks everyone, DaveG55 do you know how much both types of carbs are? In Us. or CAD funds?

DaveG55

They're not that different in price on e-bay. The Mach is a better carb though.
http://cgi.ebay.com/HPI-1462-Slide-C...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/DYNAMITE-DYN0909...QQcmdZViewItem

Still, I'd call HPI before I bought anything.

harleychris95

yea man hpi warranty is really good. they may send it to you without even seeing the old one.

SavageXF4.1

Okay, So I've talked to HPI and they'll send me a free crab and they'll pay shipping, but im in Canada and it would have to go to customs, does anyone know the rate at customs right right

mazdab2600

it will come marked either gift or warranty.
theres no charge hpi will pay it all.
had a few item warrantied myself
reciever/tvp's/fuel tank.