Starter plate pin looks to have sheared in half

[JoshRogan]

Hi there,
New to nitro engines and have just been gifted what looks like an old Savage 25 with undisclosed problem(s).
The first thing I discovered is that the starter plate pin looks to have sheared leaving half in the starter plate and half in the crankshaft. Not sure when the pin spring is & as a newbie I'm not sure what I should be seeing.

Any help appreciated, do not hesitate if you require additional information.

Regards.
Josh

 

[NightFlier X4.6]

Looks as if that engine has had a pretty rough life. If it was me I'd pitch it and look into a lrp or picco for it.

 

[bifftit]

I have spare pins and springs but if the engine is on its last leg with no compression, resistance is Futile
just buy a new powerplant

 

[JoshRogan]

Thanks for the advice, sounds like I'd best get a new engine.

 

[Derekpike]

You'll just have to be careful not putting 2 large of a motor on it or you'll be replacing the drive train soon.

 

[NightFlier X4.6]

You'll just have to be careful not putting 2 large of a motor on it or you'll be replacing the drive train soon.

And that's a bad thing how? Lol

 

[Derekpike]

And that's a bad thing how? Lol

All depends how deep his pockets are lol.

 

[NightFlier X4.6]

True true derekpike.

 

[Derekpike]

True true derekpike.

And 25 isn't the easiest to work on. That's another reason I switched to all XL.

 

[NightFlier X4.6]

Not its not but not long ago when I got my first savage it was a 25. I sold it a long time ago and miss her so I got my hands on another one.

 

[Derekpike]

Just sold my first one I bought to get in the hobby Saturday