Sphinx Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Ahh i see, time for a new one then Any decent brand on the market at the moment? Gav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Trooper Posted November 5, 2012 Author Share Posted November 5, 2012 For the time being its a stocker CY getting used. Might get it lightened, might not. Cash is abit tight now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sphinx Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Ahhh, i see. Well it seemed to have lasted you a long time. Gav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Trooper Posted November 5, 2012 Author Share Posted November 5, 2012 around a year, and it only went through my lack of maintainece (i think) in fairness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sphinx Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Should have lubed it up buddy Gav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Trooper Posted November 5, 2012 Author Share Posted November 5, 2012 Quite the opposite, should've used threadlock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sphinx Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Lol, you know you want some from me (cheap) Gav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Trooper Posted November 5, 2012 Author Share Posted November 5, 2012 Don't need any mate, i just hadn't thought to use it when i fitted TR P/S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sphinx Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 PMSL lol Make sure you do next time Gav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Trooper Posted November 5, 2012 Author Share Posted November 5, 2012 I have done Now i need to let it de flood after i flooded it trying to start with the timing off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sphinx Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Just leave it upside down with the plug out over night Gav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Trooper Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 Got it sorted, had to take the carb off and fire it up, it didn't want to clear out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 What happened to that Darksoul engine you had? Too much bother? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Trooper Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 In short - yes it was. Had a couple of internal plating failures and it didn't perform as i expected when it was running. The way the shell and coil mount is also ridiculous, so i got a standard engine from them (MMR) as well as a few other bits and pieces in exchange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Trooper Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 Had a run at a new local bash spot. It's a disused quarry 8 miles from home (that i took 4 years to find). Unfortunetly i dont think it's big enough for a big bash but should be able to hold 5-6 bajas ok. There seems to be a local farmer dumping dirty straw there as there were 2 steaming piles when we arrived Didn't have any issues with unwanted attention though so thats good. Small video that Neil recorded of my mates kid having a go with the baja it seemed down on power but that's due to a soaked filter. Don't think i'm running again til spring. Some photos also. Looking forward to a summer run at the Quarry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcoforever Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 looks great buddy, quick question when your air filter was soaked was the idle erratic (high then low etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Trooper Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 (edited) looks great buddy, quick question when your air filter was soaked was the idle erratic (high then low etc) Nah, not really. The engine just wasn't getting enough air and it was boggy and sluggish - until it cut out and wouldn't run. Edited November 25, 2012 by The Trooper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcoforever Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 fair enough sounds as though the score on my engine head is a potential causation of my erratic idle =[ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Trooper Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 (edited) fair enough sounds as though the score on my engine head is a potential causation of my erratic idle =[ I doubt it, don't tear anything down until you've tried a fresh filter, checked all bolts, and made sure iso block isn't warped Edited November 25, 2012 by The Trooper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcoforever Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 lmao its already been torn down as my first instinct was an air leak, unfortunately its almost impossible to get a decent photo of the score mark, tempted to see if nigel at freeprawn would be willing to service my engine as i'm at a loss tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Trooper Posted November 30, 2012 Author Share Posted November 30, 2012 It's that time of year again, and i don't mean Christmas. Finally bit the bullet and got cracking with my Winter rebuild... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Trooper Posted January 3, 2013 Author Share Posted January 3, 2013 Decided to start getting it all put back together as i'm sick of it just lying around in pieces. Got the new TR servo saver fitted had to shim a couple screws as it was easier than cutting them shorter Followed by the fuel tank, radio box and new throttle servo. Really can't be bothered building any more, hate to say it but i'm bored...... Will no doubt get more done within the next few days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Garf Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 linking the light stand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Trooper Posted January 4, 2013 Author Share Posted January 4, 2013 Here's a photo of the engine (mostly) built up. Seems to be down on compression so i'm going to re ring it too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corbs10 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 de anno the pullstart brace looks odd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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