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Old 10-08-2003 | 02:14 PM
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My 2.5 Tmaxx engine is giving me so much problem that I want to change the motor. What motor besides the sirio will fit in the new tmaxx with no or slight modification?
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Old 10-08-2003 | 10:24 PM
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That engine(2.5) should be more than adequate, what's it doing???
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Old 10-09-2003 | 03:36 AM
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Hsn is at 4 turns out and lsn is flush with inner ring per traxxas. after 2-3 minute of running temp is 320. then its running rich because it load up and starts to cut off on after i let off the throttle and idle screw is set. Ten years of on road and I have not seen a .12 motor act like this (novarossi, o.s., RB, etc.) ny suggestions
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Old 10-09-2003 | 01:57 PM
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Sounds similar to the problem I had with mine. It would either idle & not pull second gear, or pull second & not idle. I sent the motor to Traxxas(under warranty) and they replaced the piston & sleeve. Apparently, it had worn excessively & prematurely, a manufacture defect. I think you should send your motor to them & let them fix it for free. It'll save you from buying a new motor. I was baffled too about my truck, as I've got much experience with these little engines. Good luck, let me know how it works out for you.
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Old 10-09-2003 | 03:11 PM
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Thanks for your info I called Traxxas and sent my motor out today!
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Cool. When a company cranks out as many products as Traxxas does, there's bound to be a few screw ups, and fortunately they will take good care of their customers, as I found out. Good luck to you, and happy truckin'!!
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Old 11-05-2003 | 09:54 PM
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i personnally do not like the 2.5 the thing really sucks to get it tuned.which i never could do it always overheated no matter what
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Old 11-07-2003 | 09:33 AM
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Check for any cracks in the plastic on the carb, A major problem.
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