Con rod SLOP!

[coldsavage]

Kinda need to nitro
Savage hpi f4.6 engine
Won't stay running at idle

I can see there is some slop where the con rod meets the crank at TDC.
When at tdc I can turn the flywheel about 5-10 "minutes" with no piston movement.
Is this an issue?
Could this be the reason it won't idle?
Tried attaching video but no bueno
Appreciate any insight

 

[Jam 1]

If there is that much wear on the lower conrod bushing, then that engine needs a rebuild... need more info on the engine make and size, but wear that loose on the conrod is usually the root of your issues with idle and performance...

 

[coldsavage]

If there is that much wear on the lower conrod bushing, then that engine needs a rebuild... need more info on the engine make and size, but wear that loose on the conrod is usually the root of your issues with idle and performance...

Appreciate the reply. As mentioned it's an hpi f4.6
Yes, that bronze bushing appears very worn. I just can't justify a $110 sleeve and piston when a whole New engine is $150. A new conrod is about $30 but I don't know if that would be enough.