01-10-2006, 02:22 PM
Well I am getting a new motor.
My Sportwerks .26 one was just fine running at around 230 - 240 and then it locked up.
Checked it out and the crank where the connectiing rod broke and scratched up in that area.
The piston and sleave came right out easily and in your hands sliding the piston in the sleeve it gets real tight at the last 1/4 of it.
Looking at the P\S I do not see any wear or scratching.
This was a clean break. Nothing twisted or anything like that.
I have a gallon through the motor and did break in just like they wanted it done in the book.
I called Horizon and they told me to send it back to them in pieces but I should not have taken it apart.
I said I did not have much choice to take the rotostart off and there it was. I had a heck of a time getting the flywheel off and that is when the P\S came right out in one piece.
So I will send this back but meanwhile I plan on getting another motor but this time I was looking to find someone who has a real good understanding and experience to help me and teach me.
I could make it out on a Friday after work once I get what I need is about the best time.
I understand this would not be any good to do during a race day and bad for me during the week.
Brian
My Sportwerks .26 one was just fine running at around 230 - 240 and then it locked up.
Checked it out and the crank where the connectiing rod broke and scratched up in that area.
The piston and sleave came right out easily and in your hands sliding the piston in the sleeve it gets real tight at the last 1/4 of it.
Looking at the P\S I do not see any wear or scratching.
This was a clean break. Nothing twisted or anything like that.
I have a gallon through the motor and did break in just like they wanted it done in the book.
I called Horizon and they told me to send it back to them in pieces but I should not have taken it apart.
I said I did not have much choice to take the rotostart off and there it was. I had a heck of a time getting the flywheel off and that is when the P\S came right out in one piece.
So I will send this back but meanwhile I plan on getting another motor but this time I was looking to find someone who has a real good understanding and experience to help me and teach me.
I could make it out on a Friday after work once I get what I need is about the best time.
I understand this would not be any good to do during a race day and bad for me during the week.
Brian
Life is like Beavers, One Damn thing after another- Unknown
If your not breakin parts your not going fast enough-Biodragen
NTC3 RTR assoc .15
NTC3 OS .18
Losi 8T, JR8611a ST servo, Futaba 9350 Th\Brk Servo, RB-C6BB Motor and Novarossi 528XR.
If your not breakin parts your not going fast enough-Biodragen
NTC3 RTR assoc .15
NTC3 OS .18
Losi 8T, JR8611a ST servo, Futaba 9350 Th\Brk Servo, RB-C6BB Motor and Novarossi 528XR.