Don't adjust the transmission until after you tune.
Not sure which version of the savage you have, but I'll assume you have a 3 speed transmission. Here is the manual for it. You might have to turn the gears a bit to see the set screws.
There have been a handful of "new" releases broadcasted lately. Sadly they just look like slightly updated versions of existed stuff.
On the plus side, atleast something is going on there.
Seems HPI is finally releasing a "new" Savage. It is a XL Flux, but I am struggling to find anything new about it, save for the body.
https://www.hpiracing.com/en/kit/160095
Have you tried pre-heating the engine up to operating temp before attempting to start it? LRPs have been notorious for tight pinch when new. Just hit it with a hair dryer for several minutes.
I was bored at work, so I went looking. I found a thread where you reference and link to your build thread, but sadly that link goes no where. Perhaps @WoodiE can work his forum magic and pull it out of whatever black hole it fell into?
I keep meaning to build another ramp as my old one is...
Yes, the current model is the XL Flux. That being said, the parts are compatible between those models and you can either order many by way of that, or upgrade where appropriate.
No need to take the transmission apart. The piston is put in from the outside of the transmission case. If you look under the caliper brackets on the transmission case you will see a hole for it. You need to remove the brake discs/ caliper brackets to get at it. I've done it without removing...
The brass piston is part of the brake cam kit. The XL part number is 86930, but I'm not finding stock of that. The savage X part number is 86092, only difference is the cam is a different color, piston is the same. I find the X part number all over ebay.
Also, could be time to lean out the HSN a tad.
Either way, if you replace the glow plug reassess your tune. Through out the burn in process you will need to lean in small increments. Keep in mind that major adjustments will be left until you notice your engine loosening up and burn in is...
Only thing I can come up with is....laziness. :ROFLMAO:
Back to the original question though, can it damage it? Possibly, depending on how it is being tugged along. It could also be perfectly fine if they were being "careful".