Ok was playing yesterday I was wot when my truck stalled and turned off. Went to start it and the shaft seemed jammed. Took the glow plug out still nothing. I thought maybe the one way bearing was gummed up. I removed the backplate only to find this. What do ya guys think? Would I be better of just replacing the motor or should I repair it. The crank case looks good. For sure I would need sleeve and piston. I haven't removed the crank yet to check it or to see if any damage was done to that area of the crank case. TIA.
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Usually by the time you replace the bearings, piston/sleeve and rod assemblies you could have bought a complete 
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What do recommend keep it stock or upgrade to something better? I really don't mind paying more for more power. Also do you have any clue to what could've caused this. I wrecked pretty bad a little before. I side swiped that side of the truck on the curb a little before it died.
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LRP, OFNA, and many others make engines to fit the rig so it is all in your needs and wants for a powerplant......
as for what could have caused it to give up, it is anybodys guess, usually broken rods denote wear or running lean so the lower end is not getting proper lube and it just breaks....
as for what could have caused it to give up, it is anybodys guess, usually broken rods denote wear or running lean so the lower end is not getting proper lube and it just breaks....
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@ikesavage ive heard of a few going with that motor and really liking it.
@Jam Racing 1 do u have any idea if a pico.28 would be a direct replacement or would it take custom work.
@Jam Racing 1 do u have any idea if a pico.28 would be a direct replacement or would it take custom work.
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Generally the Picco line is more of a race if you want low end and top speed consider the LRP .28 everyone who seems to own one says they are great....
if you want low end and top speed consider the LRP .28 everyone who seems to own one says they are great....- Thread starter
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Oh ok thanks. Hey sorry for the ton of questions but what else would I need if I upgrade the motor. Would I need new flywheel, clutches or need to beef up certain parts of the drivetrain. Everything is still stock on the truck. Clutches still look good but if I'm better off upgrading I might as well do it now that it's torn apart.
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Not sure if the picco is still available these days... at least the good one. They did have carb issues though since they used a composite/aluminum carb. A LRP 28/30/32 would all be a good replacement. I had a 28 in mine (long story, but still say the 28's are good) and just recently put a 30 in my X that is about half broken in. With 47/17 gearing... it's ridiculous so far. I think I only have 6 or 8 tanks through it, but somewhere in the middle of the last tank, it really opened up and pulled a 2nd gear wheelie on me and carthwheeled onto pavement. Scratched my head a bit.
I've had 5 LRP28's in various rigs, 2 of which were savages and the did really well... all but one of them. Jury is still out on the 1 anomaly though.
I've had 5 LRP28's in various rigs, 2 of which were savages and the did really well... all but one of them. Jury is still out on the 1 anomaly though.
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Thanks for the info I'll end up getting a Lrp. Hopefully soon wish I could've had it running for the memorial weekend.
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Just wondering if anyone could tell me if this works with the lrb? http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXMVD8&P=ML Mine came with the older style of rotostart, the one that has a hex bit and looks like a drill. Or can I just buy the backplate and rod? Thanks in advance.
