Opium Jo Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Hi I've got a 4.6 on the way and was wondering how hard they are to build? I've never done it before but took my 21 apart loads of times for repairs, are they the same? The only problem I really have with the savage is the clutch. Would you recommend a 3 speed tranni with the 4.6 or should I say is it worth getting one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 i have only just finished building mine a few weeks ago and they are pretty easy to build, they are like the 21 except they come with most of the upgraded parts like the diffs but you do not have to build them they come pre built and yeah the clutch is a pain in the arse. not sure about the 3 speed but i might look at buying it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opium Jo Posted July 7, 2005 Author Share Posted July 7, 2005 anything for a bit more speed. I've gotten bored with my 21, to slow and too badly abused lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 The 4.6 is a dream to build, very enjoyable, and if its speed you want, you got it with the 4.6, the K4.6 is a great engine, easy to tune and runs like a gem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opium Jo Posted July 7, 2005 Author Share Posted July 7, 2005 are all savages the same? they look similar but I've only seen the 21 dismantled, if they are it should'nt be a problem..I hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 i don't think there is any difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opium Jo Posted July 7, 2005 Author Share Posted July 7, 2005 they're probably all the same, you know what hpi are like lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 yeah and the same crappy diagrams in the manual but if you know how the clutch is put together you should not have a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opium Jo Posted July 7, 2005 Author Share Posted July 7, 2005 I sort of know how to, the instructions are appauling, the tell u to do things backwards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7zark7 Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 They are an ace truck, I got my 4.6 at about the same time as Mel. 2 tips : 1: Get yourself a piston block and a deep 10mm 1/4" socket for doing the clutch, also make sure you only use the 1 collet rather than the 2 that the manual says and put the nut on the right way around or it will not tighten properly. 2: When the manual says "the gearboxes are built in the factory skip to section 25" DONT!. you'll miss out installation of the slipper clutch and brakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 The dedign of the truck is the same, but the 4.6 just has upgraded parts, like the servo saver, HD Drivetrain, spider diffs etc etc. Some parts of the instructions are incorrect, but you should be ok, and if you get stuck, i'm sure theres plenty of people around here willing to help. If you already have a good understanding about the savage, i'm sure you won't have any chew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opium Jo Posted July 7, 2005 Author Share Posted July 7, 2005 you can help me if I do magic man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBlockKid Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 you still whining about that clutch, Mel or is it that you have a whining clutch....I cant remember Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitromotorhead Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 I have almost finished the build of my ss 4.6, and enjoying it very much. Lol, I have to agree with '7zark7', I skipped to section 25 as the book said, and well, it’s made an easy task of fitting the duel brake into a slightly fiddly one now. All good fun! I’m going to get the 3 speed gears later on, if I think it needs it. Ummm, not sure what colour im painting the shell, or indeed what design, iv never painted a shell before. I will most likely buy a second shell to have some fun with first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 you still whining about that clutch, Mel or is it that you have a whining clutch....I cant remember ← lol yeah, i have got the alley clutch shoes comin in now so i can have some fun with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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