New one way bearing problems on the Savage x4.6

[Scottbot302]

So I tried to start my truck today and I couldn't... spent abut 5 minutes trying and it was slipping 95% of the time. Got a new bearing and was going to clean out the starter box/back plate. That was until I noticed that the new bearing wasn't the same size as the original one and didn't fit as well in the roto start holder. If anyone has the proper bearing part number or can offer any help please do so. Here's a video I recorded so you can see what i'm talking about:

I also have this thing that I don't know what it is. My Dad thinks its some sort of gasket, but i've asked the guy I bought it off of and he said he has no clue what it is. Heres the link so you can see what I'm talking about:

 

[olds97_lss]

What engine is it? Would be better off taking clear large photo's and adding them as attachments to make it easier to see clearly.

 

[Scottbot302]

What engine is it? Would be better off taking clear large photo's and adding them as attachments to make it easier to see clearly.

Its an F4.6. Completely stock. Ill get some pictures on here in a bit.

 

[Scottbot302]

The original bearing is on the left. New one on the right. You can tell from the picture it is too small

 

[mikelh]

https://www.hpiracing.com/assets/documents/tutorials/roto_start_compatibility_guide.pdf

rotostart info from HPI site might help you figure it out if there isn't a part number showing on the original larger bearing.

 

[Scottbot302]

Looks like I may need a new Hex Unit connector. Going to the hobby store to see if they got one

 

[Jam Racing 1]

there are 2 sizes 12mm and 14 mm. looks like you need the 14mm one

 

[Scottbot302]

there are 2 sizes 12mm and 14 mm. looks like you need the 14mm one

Yeah when I went earlier I just traded in the 12mm for the 14mm, thanks for all the help though guys.

 

[olds97_lss]

Quite an interesting approach to trying to fix the HTL issue. Not sure going with the traxxas tank was your best option as it's not the best shaped tank either. How does it look with a body on? I'd be afraid the tank would hit the ground on a roll over and crush it.

 

[Scottbot302]

Quite an interesting approach to trying to fix the HTL issue. Not sure going with the traxxas tank was your best option as it's not the best shaped tank either. How does it look with a body on? I'd be afraid the tank would hit the ground on a roll over and crush it.

I handles surprisingly well and doesn't affect preformance of the truck. I decided to choose the Tmaxx tank because, I had one spare from my tmaxx, and also I liked that it was fed from the bottom and not only pressure fed. I've rolled it so many times and nothing has happened (except for damaging the body) but the tank holds on pretty well. I used some erector set pieces and screws from where the old tank threaded into and bam, it barely moves or anything. Only part that sticks out is a little u shaped metal piece.

 

[olds97_lss]

I thought those metal bits looked familiar.

 

[Scottbot302]

I thought those metal bits looked familiar.

Yup, got em from an crane set I had lying around. We got a couple inches of snow so I had some fun today. No problems with the truck not the tank!