new motor breaking in N maint Q's

[xyzflix]

hey guys i just got my new mill .28RR axial.

i want to know everything you guys can tell me about how to keep my engine running strong for a long time. what to do and not to do.

i only got 3 gallons on my first hpi mill but i think i abused it causing a early death.

what tips can u guys give me.

 

[Jeremy]

well w/ the new axial I would say .. pack it up and return it ..

Seriously tho .. They have nothing but problems with them
Just make sure you Take your time w/ break in and do what the manf. tell you to do ..

 

[Larsenracing]

Breakin is everything!

Listen to your tune!

Good luck

 

[Larsenracing]

HAHA jester, Thats why I was short with my first post I didnt want to say to much.

Ive had one and nothing but troubles, High temps with no resolution to it and I tryed everything, Front bearing leaked horrable with in less than a gallon. There customer service is the worst Ive seen. I got them to basicly replace everything and I sold it, PERIOD.

 

[Pineapple]

https://www.hpisavageforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4161

This has many guides and a break in one as well.

Dave

 

[xyzflix]

a guy at my LHS has the same motor as I and has over 9 gallons on it without a problem... maybe you just messed up your breakin?

 

[Larsenracing]

Maybe but I took a very long breaking it in. way longer than they say in there manual and probably the longest I have ever done, I was very perticular breaking this motor in as it was supposed to be a very good mill.

Also watch the language bud https://www.hpisavageforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=56315#post56315

 

[X]

Slow and steady break-in is always the key. The more care you take in break-in translates to a better life span for the engine. Perhaps the best advice though is to heat up the engine ,using something like a hair dryer, to opperating temps before every time you run it in break-in period.