Well, after fighting and fighting one of my LRP 28S3's, I finally called it quits and ordered a new engine. A little of the history of that is here: https://www.hpisavageforum.com/threads/savage-half-tank-lean.15953/#post-194458
New engines always look nice when you open the box and this one...
I was breaking my engine in. the throttle was at max.. Then egine ran the cut off ob its own. I tried to restart it and the roto wont turn. What should i do? Please help.
which of these engines would be the all out fastest(1) Dynamite Big Red .28 mach 2,(2) JL Force .32 Big Block,(3) Novarossi 35 plus 21 engine .21 9 port turbo, or(4) LRP ZR.30 Spec 2 5 port engine. I want to run one of them in the Exceed Mad Beast use strictly for drag racing
So, I have recently pulled my 4.6 Big Block Savage out for summer this year because I was determined to get it running. 3 hours in, still absolutely nothing. I have gotten new batteries for igniter, 2 fresh plugs that smoke for a split second when connected to igniter and some fresh fuel.
I...
I currently have a savage x 4.6. It is brand new, I cant get the motor to start for the life of me. I have taken the glow plug out and tried to start it to see if my pistons are moving up and down and they are, I have tested my glow plug to make sure its good and it is. I am so close to just...
As this topic has come up numerous times recently, here is a copy of good directions on sealing up a nitro engine.
How to seal your RC nitro engine
Today I will take you step-by-step through the process of sealing your engine. Whether your engine is brand new, or you have been running it for a...
Some very useful HPI Savage nitro engine threads:
How to Seal your nitro engine, no more air leaks
Engine Factory Settings
Carburetor adjustment cheat sheet for beginners
How To Heat Cycle Your Engine For Newbies & Pros
How to read a glow plug
How To Properly Shut Down A Nitro Engine...
I thought this might be a helpful thread for everyone who might have lost a manual or did not receive one when they bought a mill second hand.
Factory Carb Settings
HSN = High Speed Needle
MSN = Mid Speed Needle
LSN = Low Speed Needle (Metering needle)
OS Engines Factory Settings
18TZ series...