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RG501

10-30-2004 08:40 PM

Which Engine?

i need a engine for my nitro evader. the stock .18 has gone bad and i need a new one that will fit. what ones do you think are good that will fit the evader? my price range is less than 100$

Kemo	10-30-2004 08:43 PM

RE: Which Engine?

Well I'd rebuild it instead of getting a new engine. There aren't many "good" engines under that price. This is the only engine that is really under $100 http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXFDJ3&P=0 but I wouldnt spend the money to get it.

RG501

10-30-2004 08:47 PM

RE: Which Engine?

i see that your signature says your a engine rebuilder and you think i should rebuild my engine. does that just mean buy a new piston and sleeve?

Kemo	10-30-2004 09:06 PM

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I have faith you can do it on your own, in fact, I will get you the part numbers...

Piston/Sleeve: LXCLV8 PRICE: 30.99
Head Gasket: LXCLW2 PRICE: 1.79

Pretty cheap to revive the engine if you like it :D.

RG501

10-30-2004 09:39 PM

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thanks alot rccars. i'll post pictures of the sleeve in a few.

Kemo	10-30-2004 09:40 PM

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alrighty dude... i'll be here.

RG501

10-30-2004 10:15 PM

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heres some pictures of the sleeve: i tryed to get some pictures of this yellowish spot inside the sleeve. could this be the worn out part?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v57/rg501/1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v57/rg501/2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v57/rg501/3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v57/rg501/4.jpg

Kemo	10-30-2004 10:26 PM

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That yellow spot could either be a castor oil build up, or rust... I'd say if you like that engine, perform an engine rebuild. If I started buying, rebuilding engines and sold them... would u guys consider it at all? I have always wondered, its an idea at the moment. I know this guy who wants to sell me TRX Pro .15s by the dozen that all need rebuilds.

RG501

10-30-2004 10:33 PM

RE: Which Engine?

so what would i need to buy to rebuild the engine? you should rebuild engines.

rccars, do you have AIM or MSN?

Kemo	10-30-2004 10:34 PM

RE: Which Engine?

all u need is the piston/sleeve and a head gasket. I should buy/rebuild/sell the engines... it would be cheaper than buying a new one... I'll ponder that idea.

RG501

10-30-2004 10:36 PM

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would rebuilding it garentee it to run and start correctly again?

Kemo	10-30-2004 10:39 PM

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yeah, it would be like a new one... if u did it right.

RG501

10-30-2004 10:42 PM

RE: Which Engine?

ok. im goin to head out to my hobby shop tomorrow and see if they have the right parts. if not, i'll get them from tower. thanks alot rccars.

how would i not do it right?

Kemo	10-30-2004 10:44 PM

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some people are goofs... its impossible with common sense :D

RG501

10-30-2004 10:46 PM

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aha! i have common sense. so i think i could do it right. i just gotta make sure to line up the exost holes though.

Kemo	10-30-2004 10:52 PM

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well if u dont have confidense, I'd do it but I'd only charge you 10 bucks for a rebuild instead of 20 so u can get an idea of how "good" i am. I can get u a rebuild guide if u want one.

RG501

10-30-2004 10:57 PM

RE: Which Engine?

a rebuild guide??

dont you just put the piston in and sleeve in then gasket in?

Kemo	10-30-2004 10:58 PM

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yeah, that and clean it up really good. If u lose those g clips, they are extremely hard to find though lol.

Frost_

10-30-2004 11:09 PM

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That almost gold appearance isn't rust or buildup.... It's the inner coating (don't know it's chrome or not on this model) that is WORN AWAY... The gold is the brass part of the sleeve. With that big a patch I'd wager that for your last quart or so you were having real problems with heat and it cutting off.... not to mention being impossible to tune.

Kemo	10-30-2004 11:13 PM

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lol, forgot about that... thats extreme wear if u got down past the nickel/chrome plating.

RG501

10-30-2004 11:16 PM

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so my sleeve is EXTREMLY WORN?

RG501

10-30-2004 11:20 PM

RE: Which Engine?

Quote:

ORIGINAL: Frost_

That almost gold appearance isn't rust or buildup.... It's the inner coating (don't know it's chrome or not on this model) that is WORN AWAY... The gold is the brass part of the sleeve. With that big a patch I'd wager that for your last quart or so you were having real problems with heat and it cutting off.... not to mention being impossible to tune.

yeah, my truck would always get too hot and stall. and i would have to tune it alot.

Kemo	10-30-2004 11:25 PM

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sure sign of a rebuild well needed

RG501

10-30-2004 11:28 PM

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ok. then i'll go to my LHS and get the parts and see if i can put it together. what should i clean the engine with?

Kemo	10-30-2004 11:30 PM

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hmm... sometimes paper towels is all it takes.

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