MaximusAcordius
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Hello everyone!
Got a brand new Savage X with the F 4.6 engine. However, the retaining pin disintegrated along with the wrist pins on my first one destroying the piston and sleeve. I bought a new F 4.6, broke in the engine, tuned it, and had no issues. The next day the engine would start but die when I gave it throttle. Messed with the carb setting and nothing. I even put it back to factory but issues persisted. I then noticed black oil coming from the exhaust which had a fishy odor so I took apart the engine to clean it. When i removed the piston, I noticed there was ALOT of play from the con rod. The pin was still in tact. After I put everything back, the engine still had issues when throttle was applied. I'm guessing the amount of play in the con rod is the culprit. This is the second F 4.6 with the same issue relating to the piston assembly.
A friend of mine is also awaiting a new piston and sleeve set and had the same issue.
Has anyone else had this issue; especially with the F 4.6? Been debating on getting a new motor but staying away from HPI. Does anyone recommend anything that's great for bashing and reliable? Willing to spend under $200.
Thanks!
Got a brand new Savage X with the F 4.6 engine. However, the retaining pin disintegrated along with the wrist pins on my first one destroying the piston and sleeve. I bought a new F 4.6, broke in the engine, tuned it, and had no issues. The next day the engine would start but die when I gave it throttle. Messed with the carb setting and nothing. I even put it back to factory but issues persisted. I then noticed black oil coming from the exhaust which had a fishy odor so I took apart the engine to clean it. When i removed the piston, I noticed there was ALOT of play from the con rod. The pin was still in tact. After I put everything back, the engine still had issues when throttle was applied. I'm guessing the amount of play in the con rod is the culprit. This is the second F 4.6 with the same issue relating to the piston assembly.
A friend of mine is also awaiting a new piston and sleeve set and had the same issue.
Has anyone else had this issue; especially with the F 4.6? Been debating on getting a new motor but staying away from HPI. Does anyone recommend anything that's great for bashing and reliable? Willing to spend under $200.
Thanks!