I just got a new Sirio Kanai engine for my Storm. It is my first starter box needing engine. My starter box is the Ofna True Start. I tried to start it for the first time today, but the flywheel wouldn't budge and rubber started flying all over the place from the wheel. How do I start it???[&:]

Make sure that the piston isn't locked up at the top of the cylinder, if it is then you will have to pry it loose with a screw driver and rag.... the rag is to make sure you don't screw up the flywheel. You should be able to move the flywheel with your finger until the piston hits the top of the cylinder. Also, make sure the starter box wheel is spinning before it makes contact with the flywheel, this will help get it turned over. Loosen the glow plug just a bit if it still won't turn over.....tighten after it starts. Make sure you're starter box batteries are fully charged, I found that the stick batteries were marginal for starting a new engine so I purchased a 12 volt. Search around this forum, there are many posts that address this issue.


Here is a previous post:
the oil wont really help much. The piston and sleeve has a tight fit, (which is good and right) so if you have a heat gun heat the bottom of the cylinder head fins and the top of the engine case. that is where the piston goes to top dead center, and by heating it up some the sleeve will expand slightly and make it easier to turn over. dont scorch it, but heat it nice and evenly by moving the heat alot around that area. if you dont have the heat gun, you can try a good hot hair dryer. then try to start it on the box and then start driving the car right away. DON'T let it idle, I repeat DO NOT IDLE the engine. that will kill your expensive new engine. you will ruin the piston/sleeve fit if it runs too cool and rich by idling it that way, because it doesnt get up to operating temp and the piston/sleeve will wear away! follow these instructions on OS website on thread "how do I break in my rc car nitro engine."

http://www.osengines.com/faq/product-faq.html#q590

and here is more reading on breakin if you want:

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_13...tm.htm#1403215

Thanks. I've got a firm grip on how to break in. I used the Ron Paris method on the stock engine.