how do you remove the throttle servo from an xl savage nitro ?

[zoraduntov]

how do you remove the throttle servo ? from a savage xl nitro ?

 

[X]

how do you remove the throttle servo ? from a savage xl nitro ?

I've never worked on an XL, but I assume it is just like any other savage. Remove the electronics tray cover. Take of the servo horn. Disconnect the cable from the receiver. Take off the screws holding it to the box........BAM! it's out.

 

[zoraduntov]

how do you remove the tray cover ?

 

[X]

Directly under the air filter, next to the on/off switch there is a tab sticking up through the cover from the box below. Turn the tab, I believe 90 degrees, then the cover will lift up from that side. The front part of the cover also has tabs holding it down to the box internally, but those just slip out as you pull up on the back side.

 

[zoraduntov]

omg I feel so dumb it was that simple

 

[zoraduntov]

thank you

 

[X]

No worries, everyone has to learn.

Now you know, and knowing is half the battle.

(sorry, seemed like a perfect time to use that old G.I. Joe slogan)

 

[zoraduntov]

can you recommend a faster stronger throttle servo .

 

[X]

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXUZ89

This servo is pretty popular for both the throttle and steering servo. Honestly though, the steering servo is way more important to upgrade than the throttle servo.

 

[zoraduntov]

thank you…the stock servo throttle , opens the carb so slow

 

[zoraduntov]

another problem…the rear drive shaft looks like it broke off a pin ..how do i fix it

 

[X]

Replace the drive shaft. Usually that means taking out the screws that attach the TVPs to the rear bulkhead. Then pulling it apart far enough for the drive shaft to come out.

 

[X]

http://www.hpiracing.com/en/part/86054

I believe that is the stock drive shaft.

 

[zoraduntov]

View attachment 4489……………….

 

[X]

Ah, you lost the grubb screw?

 

[zoraduntov]

where that hole is should be a pin..it broke off

 

[Jam Racing 1]

where that hole is should be a pin..it broke off

Time for a new one zora my son lol

 

[X]

yea, that's pretty common. Or they back out and fall off alot too. Make sure you put some thread lock on that.

 

[Jam Racing 1]

You outta know that from all them plastic cars you worked on back in the day......

 

[zoraduntov]

in the picture , there is a pin broken off into the shaft, how do i fix it?

 

[X]

Remove the driveshaft, then wiggle the drive cup until it falls out. Then replace the grubb screw.

 

[Jam Racing 1]

if that don't work can always take a pin punch and drive out the broken pin......after all it is a SAVAGE right LOL

 

[zoraduntov]

i just ordered the servo!!!