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    Underhead Stripped

    So, after the 58th tank, the underhead was stripped. After adding afterrun oil, glow plag wouldn't catch. Except replacing underhead along with the 4 rings, is there anything else I should do? The cylinder looks very smooth and there is good compression. Thanks, Thanos
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    Mid Tank Solution?

    I was looking at another savage site and came across this idea: in order to avoid mid-tank problems, make a second huel feed line. This line is supposed to be at the bottom of the tank and at the opposite side from the existing one. Does anybody know about that? Have you tried it? If it does the...
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    Tire balancing

    Hi everybody! I an prety shure I had red a while ago about tire balancing. Am I write? Is there anything like that? Any ideas how it is done? Is it necessary for just bashing? Thanks a lot, Thanos
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    Carb diagram

    Does anybody know of a nice diagram of the Savage X 4.6 carburator? Out of curiosity I need to know the guts of this thing!! Thanks Thanos
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    Clutch "play"

    My clutch has a free play (front to back) of about 0,6-0,7 mm. Do I have to shimm it or is it OK? I just noticed it - it's not that I have a problem with it. And if I need to shim it, should that be done to the outer screw or do I have to remove the whole cb and install the shim inside, behind...
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    Only wide turns!!!

    And I thought tuning was the hardest part!! No WAY! I have a metal gear servo, 2,500 mA @ 6,5V, done the modes so that the wheels have more "travel" /turn but still no results. If the car goes more than say 15 mph, there is no greep on grass or soil, the wheels do turn and the car drives a very...
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    easy / cheap shock protectors

    You all probably know that especially the rear shocks get all the dirt! Well, here’s an easy, fast and cheap way to protect them. Give 1,5€ and buy 20 balloons like in picture (mine are 20X190mm not inflated). Inflate them and stretch to make things easier and push the shocks through (well...
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    When to change glow plug?

    Hi all!! I run my car almost 2-3 tanks per week, have it tuned OK and glow plug is nice and shinny with a bit of oil on it. Is there a "time" limit when I should change it with a new one just to be on the safe side? I 've read of the possibility of the tip breaking and falling in the engine...
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    Tire removal

    I've done all my reading...but how long do I have to boil my tires for in order to be able to remove them from the rim? I boiled one for like 5 min and couldn't separate it from the rim! Mine is glued all over the rim and not in just 3-4 spots... Pls help! I need to tape my tires... Thanks...
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    Tire ballooning yes or no?

    Tires tend to get the balloon shape when spinning on the air on a sharp turn. Is that bad? In my opinion, that tire has more chances to “touch†the ground than a tire that has been “taped†and doesn’t loose shape! Should I do the mode or not? Any ideas from the Pros? Thanos
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    Self Made roll cage

    Since I didn't want to worry about the body too match, I copied a roll cage (I'm sure I saw it somewhere in the forum). Made it out of stainless still rod. It proved to be excellent protection. Made a simple tank shield along with protection for under the chassis. Haven't regretted it since I'm...
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    new fuel - retune?!

    I thought I had it tuned using "BYRON FUEL" 16%Nitro / 12% oil. I was convinced to try MERLIN 25% nitro / 12% oil and everything is messed up!! When the engine has a 'good' sound and performance, the temp goes over 110 oC. As I tried to ritchen, I got too mutch smoke and engine bogs. Any ideas...
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    Exhaust cone

    In the box of the Savage X 4.6 there is an inner cone included for the exhaust to be quieter. Will it be loosing in power though? Will I need to retune the engine after installing the cone? Has anybody done that? The guys from my LHS said I'd be better without it. Any input? (I love the sound...
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    Transmission lube?

    Hi guys! I was adjusting the 2nd gear timing and noticed that all the gears in the transmission are dry and clean. Is that OK, or should there be some kind of lubrication in the gears? (There is no problem with my new Savage X 4.6 I am just wondering). Thanks, Thanos
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    Broken Servo

    High Everybody and best wishes for the New Year.!!! I just finished my 7th tank running my new Savage X 4.6 and my steering servo is gone into pieces!! Only one tank was run on low grass, with sharp turning and minor jumps... Is stock servo realy that bad or is it me doing something wrong...
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