skeasor

This is interesting, i'm not sure what's happening... Here is the engine I have: http://www.teamassociated.com/parts/details/2915/

I've had it for about 2 years and have always taken care of it. But just the last few days I've been noticing that after I start it, blip the throttle a little bit, the wheels are trying to spin backwards. Of course, since they cant, it stalls out. The only way I can get this to not happen, is right before I start the engine, I hold the spur gear in place, and spin the rear wheels a few times. When I restart, it's back to normal. I'm not sure if it just a coincidence that it starts after my odd hold spur gear trick or not. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Also, if it help, when I to pull start it, occasionally the fly wheel doesn't spin.

Thanks in advance!

lappdawg27

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I know that nitro engines can run in reverse (though not well). Are your diffs in backwards?

skeasor

Nah, not that I know. I know they're in need of rebuilding. I rebuilt the diff about 3 gallons ago.

R/C Lidz

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starter box wired backwards?

scoopdaloop

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Yep, your started box wheel is spinning counter clockwise.. make sure its wired correctly.

Rsickles

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Well for starters it sounds like your flywheel is loose. If you are also having to hold the spur gear, I'm guessing you might have bad clutch bell bearings or a bad clutch...the drive-line shouldn't be turning over at idle.

I would start by taking off your motor and taking apart the clutch to tighten the flywheel; and inspect the clutch bell/bearings at the same time.


Try reading... it's a pull start and he says he's pull starting it.

skeasor

Thanks! I'll give that a shot. It seems very likely that could be the problem.

Hdbpman

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