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    New engine

    Just got a new engine for my savage x 4.1 I couldnt afford a hpi unit, so I bought an STS d30. Its very very fast. I need to set it up correctly as it wont tick over properly, but I haven't really had much chance of messing about yet. Maybe this weekend
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    is it time to convert?

    Ive had about 20 tanks of fuel through the engine. I have been looking on ebay and can get a brushless motor and esc for about £80 plus batteries and charger. cable ties will hold the batteries onto the sides of the chassis. Like I say, its gotta be cheap. I have too many kids to justify...
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    is it time to convert?

    It was my birthday yesterday, so my wife suggested that I should take out my savage (and my kids) to the park. The truck was running very well for about 10 minutes, then the engine just stopped instantly! its not seized but it appears the conrod bearing has worn very badly. Is this worth...
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    Poor build quality?

    Lovin the truck.... just tired of picking bits of it up when they fall off:dunno:
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    Poor build quality?

    The previous owner was a mechanical engineer, I have known him for years. Its always possible he was lying but I have no real reason to doubt him. I know what you are saying though. I might send HPI some thread lock for christmas lol
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    Poor build quality?

    Has anyone else found their savage to be VERY poorly put together? I am assured by the previous owner that the engine has never been out before I got it and neither has any of the drive train. When I had to remove the engine to repair the starter mechanism, there are bolt holes missing and...
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    Nitro Engine Factory Settings

    I have sorted the problem...... The carb was set so it could only acheive 1/4 throttle!! don't know why I didnt notice! maybe I need to get my eyes checked!! Anyways.... its very fast now and with a bit more tuning the front wheels are getting off the ground.
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    The starter thingy

    There arent any cracks, but the bearing appears to be not working. Engine is a hpi savage 4.1 big bore
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    The starter thingy

    I have tried to clean it, and it works under "finger tip pressure" but as soon as you try to start using the electric starter, it slips!
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    The starter thingy

    My savage, like most has an electric starter. But the "oneway" bearing to the crankshaft seems to be faulty, is there a way of making it work or will I have to get a new one? It was working fine but after I went through some water and mud it nolonger wants to work. :thinking:
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    Nitro Engine Factory Settings

    my 4.1 was running incredibly hot, and I couldnt get it to run cooler, so my mate (he has a thunder tiger mta4) suggested trying the settings on his carb, 2.25 turns out on the main jet, this has transformed my truck performance and its now running MUCH cooler. Still wont get those front wheels...
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    Nitro Engine Factory Settings

    Are the savageX f4.1s supposed to wheelie as a stock item, or will I need a bigger engine?
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    Nitro Engine Factory Settings

    Just tried those settings. It ran like a bag of spanners, so tweeked it a little and it runs a bit better. Blue smoke at full throttle and some blue smoke at set off. Still wont pull a wheelie tho! Am I right to assume that it should wheelie? or would I need a bigger engine?
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    Nitro Engine Factory Settings

    Many thanks, I will try that out right now.
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    Nitro Engine Factory Settings

    Does anyone know the factory settings for my 4.1 big bore savage? I have just been given a hpi savage 4.1, and it runs a bit slow, it cant wheelie, and its very hot, can anyone suggest a simple solution to my problems? I am new to nitro so please make it simple. Many thanks Eddie
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