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It is defo an HPI F4.6 off one of the early Savage X4.6, the early ones had purple cooling heads like the 25 but the 4.6 has 12 fins were as the 25 only had 11.Can I identify the model of savage I have from the vin number . I got an old one from a shed with a siezed motor and electrics pulled apart wanting to get her going
Great that you have got it freed up, but I would strip it down and give the insides a good clean before you try firing it up. Do the carb as well.. It will probably be pretty manky inside.Awesome thanks legends I got the thing turning over now too yey
Thanks will do. I'm going to swap the rusty clutch bell thing are there other associated parts I should order while I order . Any suggested upgrades or problematic areas I should keep spares for
Like hwrd442 says it's a good idea to go with the hardened clutch & spur. Spare Dog bones are always good to have. A rechargeable battery hump is the way to go in the battery department. 17mm wheel hexs are also a good upgrade if your truck doesn't already have them but would mean changing to 17mm hex wheels. Looks like you have these already tho. Bearings top & bottom on the steering posts is also a good upgrade along with a 35kg steering servo. It's always best to leave it plastic as well as plastic flexes and absorbs shock, ally looks good but puts alot of weight on the truck and is alot less forgiving. It might be a good idea to replace the oil in the shocks, it does get contaminated over time, a 50wt oil would work well. As for upgrades like hwrd442 says , it's all down to the user, that's the beauty of the hobby. I have 13 Savages and every one is different & unique.Spare batteries, glow plugs, drive shafts and perhaps servos. Upgrades are up to the user. Only thing I upgraded was hardened Clutch bell and spur gear.
You can use a bit of heat , a small mini torch or a soldering iron should heat them up enuff to come free, use a quality drill blank driver to avoid stripping the heads....Thanks alot guys any tips for cracking the heat sink screws
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