sleeve piston problem
07-02-2007, 01:02 PM
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sleeve piston problem
i think my owb is bad cuz i can turn the engine over in both directions so i was going to rebuild the engine. ive been following the way on the traxxas website and i cannot get the sleeve out.i heated the crankcase to 130 f and tried to push it up with a plastic stick thing and it still wont budge help!
07-02-2007, 01:30 PM
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RE: sleeve piston problem
use a zip tie...put it into the exhaust post and turn the flywheel so the piston moves up...and the sleeve should slide right out.
07-02-2007, 01:33 PM
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RE: sleeve piston problem
ORIGINAL: jarett 92
use a zip tie...put it into the exhaust post and turn the flywheel so the piston moves up...and the sleeve should slide right out.
use a zip tie...put it into the exhaust post and turn the flywheel so the piston moves up...and the sleeve should slide right out.
07-02-2007, 01:54 PM
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RE: sleeve piston problem
that looks ok if it still dosent work its because the zip tie is too bug try using a small one and you dont hace to zip it lol
07-02-2007, 02:26 PM
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RE: sleeve piston problem
i found the problem why it wouldnt start
the piston has a huge chip in it.
should i buy a new piston plus sleeve or just get a new engine
the piston has a huge chip in it.
should i buy a new piston plus sleeve or just get a new engine
07-02-2007, 04:05 PM
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RE: sleeve piston problem
ORIGINAL: 1Nightrider1
im lookin to spend 100-180 on a descent engine a .18
im lookin to spend 100-180 on a descent engine a .18
07-02-2007, 10:25 PM
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RE: sleeve piston problem
ORIGINAL: jarett 92
or u can go a little higher at 190 and getting the Picco .26 maxx...lots more power than the 18tm
or u can go a little higher at 190 and getting the Picco .26 maxx...lots more power than the 18tm
