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    #62
    The Doktor
    Registered Users Posts: 1,208 ✭✭✭The Doktor


    Edwired wrote: »
    hey everyone i have a major issue that i have a protech sx-21 engine. the piston, crankshaft and the the connecting rod have smashed to pieces. and i have a few pages with parts number from protech site. now my problem is the parts im looking for ar hard to find?!?!?!?

    can anyone help me on this one thanks alot

    This crowd seem to be recommended on the protech forum

    http://www.phillsmodels.com/


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    #63
    bonisio
    Closed Accounts Posts: 98 ✭✭bonisio


    I agree with Plug, probably a better option is to buy a complete new engine from one of the recognised engine manufacturer - Nova Rossi, Picco or OS (Current Buggy World Champions). That way you end up with a better engine and better parts support.

    Regards,

    Oisin


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    #64
    vectra
    Registered Users Posts: 15,515 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    I agree with Plug and Bonisio

    Dont bother fixing that engine as it would probably let go on you again.
    Get a decent engine and have fun ;)


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    #65
    coolwings
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 3,455 Mod ✭✭✭✭coolwings


    I do not think the engines recommended above are suitable. But a replacement engine of some kind is probably the right choice.

    For this reason:
    If Edwired broke piston, conrod, and crankshaft in a Protech ... then that is almost surely as a result of running the engine too hot, on inadequate lubrication, and continuing to do this even after it began to "hot seize" and tighten up, after which the big damage occurred. Basically it looks like it was run too lean for too long. A tuning mistake. This is reading between the lines but it's based on the sort of breakdown he has and what causes that breakage.

    So why recommend that a learner (at tuning) get a high performance expensive engine? That increases the likelihood of more breakage, not reduces it. After all the majority of learners cannot even start a high performance engine in the first place, let alone tune it right.

    It is better to first ask Edwired how much experience he has at tuning and running model car engines before making any (fix/replace) recommendations?

    Hey Edwired: ALL THE GUYS HERE ARE IN LOVE WITH THE STUFF THEY USE. Due to personal pride in their gear we modellers have a strong tendency to slag off other stuff and praise the stuff we like and have invested our own cash in.

    Protech engines work. They are not the best, but they are also far above the worst if you know what I mean. They won't win a national championship, but they are easier to tune and get running than the specialist engines that do that job. Mid range engines like Protech need less nitro to tune properly, and therefore they can run on 5% to 10% fuel that costs far far less.
    Mid range engines also do more miles per gallon than performance engines.
    The correct fuel for the competition engines recommended above (20 - 25% nitro) costs (at least) double the cost of the juice your Protech drinks!
    So moving to the engines reccomended above could double your fuel costs as well as giving you a more "highly strung racehorse" to manage. Do you want that?

    Before you buy anything first find out how and why you broke the last one. Was it the engines fault? Was it yours? And are you likely to do exactly the same to the next one .. in which case buy cheap secondhand, or will you never repeat this mistake having learned more now ... in which case buy better.


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    #66
    Edwired
    Closed Accounts Posts: 25 ✭Edwired


    hi everyone thanks for the reply it just my bro managed to put the car on a block and revved the ****e out of it and blew it what cause that to happen he didnt know hw to run it and adjust it so. i was talking to a crowed in america called amainhobbies.com and they suited me with this OSM13890 O.S. Max 21VZ-B V-Spec-T (P) Off-Road Competition Buggy Engine
    OFN10051 OFNA Jammin JP-3 Hard Anodized Off Road Tuned Pipe.

    and i do have good knowledge with glow engine in fact i manged to repair a gx-12 kyosho engine by replacing the bent conrod with a new one so thanks for the tips


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    #67
    coolwings
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 3,455 Mod ✭✭✭✭coolwings


    Edwired wrote: »
    .... my bro managed to put the car on a block and revved the ****e out of it and blew it ...

    Yes ... that would do it all right! :p


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    #68
    Edwired
    Closed Accounts Posts: 25 ✭Edwired


    hi everyone thanks for the reply it just my bro managed to put the car on a block and revved the ****e out of it and blew it what cause that to happen he didnt know hw to run it and adjust it so. i was talking to a crowed in america called amainhobbies.com and they suited me with this OSM13890 O.S. Max 21VZ-B V-Spec-T (P) Off-Road Competition Buggy Engine
    OFN10051 OFNA Jammin JP-3 Hard Anodized Off Road Tuned Pipe.

    and i do have good knowledge with glow engine in fact i manged to repair a gx-12 kyosho engine by replacing the bent conrod with a new one so thanks for the tips


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    #69
    Edwired
    Closed Accounts Posts: 25 ✭Edwired


    i say the engine is $269.99 = €220 and the tuned pipe is $75 = about €65 postal order or shipping of about $25 - $45 = €20 - €35 so my range of paying of €320 there about that cost.


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    #70
    T-Maxx
    Registered Users Posts: 3,139 ✭✭✭T-Maxx


    Edwired wrote: »
    i say the engine is $269.99 = €220 and the tuned pipe is $75 = about €65 postal order or shipping of about $25 - $45 = €20 - €35 so my range of paying of €320 there about that cost.

    €320 for a mill and pipe! :eek::eek::eek: Must be really something I guess...

    (Keep it away from your brother this time...);)


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    #71
    coolwings
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 3,455 Mod ✭✭✭✭coolwings


    T-Maxx wrote: »
    ... (Keep it away from your brother this time...);)

    :D I'll bet he will!


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    #72
    vectra
    Registered Users Posts: 15,515 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    Edwired wrote: »
    hi everyone thanks for the reply it just my bro managed to put the car on a block and revved the ****e out of it and blew it what cause that to happen he didnt know hw to run it and adjust it so. i was talking to a crowed in america called amainhobbies.com and they suited me with this OSM13890 O.S. Max 21VZ-B V-Spec-T (P) Off-Road Competition Buggy Engine
    OFN10051 OFNA Jammin JP-3 Hard Anodized Off Road Tuned Pipe.

    and i do have good knowledge with glow engine in fact i manged to repair a gx-12 kyosho engine by replacing the bent conrod with a new one so thanks for the tips

    Do not buy the JP-3 Pipe.
    I have heard reports of engines getting EXTREMELY Thirsty with those fitted ;)


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    #73
    Plug
    Registered Users Posts: 9,248 ✭✭✭Plug


    Edwired wrote: »
    i say the engine is $269.99 = €220 and the tuned pipe is $75 = about €65 postal order or shipping of about $25 - $45 = €20 - €35 so my range of paying of €320 there about that cost.
    Go to tower hobbies you'll get it for €150 or less.


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    #74
    T-Maxx
    Registered Users Posts: 3,139 ✭✭✭T-Maxx


    Plug wrote: »
    Go to tower hobbies you'll get it for €150 or less.

    Motor - $299.97, i.e. $30 dearer

    Pipe - $69.99, i.e. $5 cheaper

    Nett $25 dearer, less Towerhobbies coupons obviously (could prolly get $50 of ATM).

    Much of a muchness really, these big online shops have all the basis covered.


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    #75
    Plug
    Registered Users Posts: 9,248 ✭✭✭Plug


    T-Maxx wrote: »
    Motor - $299.97, i.e. $30 dearer

    Pipe - $69.99, i.e. $5 cheaper

    Nett $25 dearer, less Towerhobbies coupons obviously (could prolly get $50 of ATM).

    Much of a muchness really, these big online shops have all the basis covered.
    Well i really mean any .21 motor. i bet theres some really cheap ones there.


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    #76
    vectra
    Registered Users Posts: 15,515 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    Edwired wrote: »
    hi everyone thanks for the reply it just my bro managed to put the car on a block and revved the ****e out of it and blew it what cause that to happen he didnt know hw to run it and adjust it so. i was talking to a crowed in america called amainhobbies.com and they suited me with this OSM13890 O.S. Max 21VZ-B V-Spec-T (P) Off-Road Competition Buggy Engine
    OFN10051 OFNA Jammin JP-3 Hard Anodized Off Road Tuned Pipe.

    and i do have good knowledge with glow engine in fact i manged to repair a gx-12 kyosho engine by replacing the bent conrod with a new one so thanks for the tips


    Why dont you buy a Picco P3 Basic (Pull Start) for £79
    :confused:

    Plus
    Hong Nor 053 anodised Pipe £29.50 ;)

    Adds up to a lot less that what you were looking at spending :cool:


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    #77
    FuzzyWuzzyWazza
    Registered Users Posts: 906 ✭✭✭FuzzyWuzzyWazza


    Edwired wrote: »
    i say the engine is $269.99 = €220 and the tuned pipe is $75 = about €65 postal order or shipping of about $25 - $45 = €20 - €35 so my range of paying of €320 there about that cost.

    Hi Edwired, I got my car from AMainHobbies, and I can recomend them from a customer service point of view, shipping is quiet fast.

    The only thing to be aware of is that you will be charged VAT and Duty when the parts arrive in Ireland. AFIK they ship internationally via UPS so they will collect this when they deliver the bits.
    I paid €54 VAT on an order worth $190, with $72 shipping ($262/€168 total)
    And you will always get stung for VAT with UPS


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    #78
    T-Maxx
    Registered Users Posts: 3,139 ✭✭✭T-Maxx


    He's already taken that into account.


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    #79
    Edwired
    Closed Accounts Posts: 25 ✭Edwired


    well everyone i didnt buy it just yet im trying to get a brand new engine wit a good pipe with a reasonable target of cost about €150 - €200 but if i order from england it nearly twice of the exchange of current. if i get in ireland it nearly 3 times the cost can anyone direct me to a site that i can get an engine with singing pipe with my reasonable cost of buying about €150 - €200. thanks a mill guys and girls if there's if any lol


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    #80
    vectra
    Registered Users Posts: 15,515 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    Edwired wrote: »
    well everyone i didnt buy it just yet im trying to get a brand new engine wit a good pipe with a reasonable target of cost about €150 - €200 but if i order from england it nearly twice of the exchange of current. if i get in ireland it nearly 3 times the cost can anyone direct me to a site that i can get an engine with singing pipe with my reasonable cost of buying about €150 - €200. thanks a mill guys and girls if there's if any lol

    The two items I pointed you to would be around £100 ~€130 Plus Postage..
    There you go..Well within your price range ;)


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    #81
    Edwired
    Closed Accounts Posts: 25 ✭Edwired


    ah thanks mate for the help what can i do without the net. so the items u pointed out for me, are there parts for them?? or do i search the net for the manual or would that come with the engine?? thanks again


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    #82
    Plug
    Registered Users Posts: 9,248 ✭✭✭Plug


    Edwired wrote: »
    ah thanks mate for the help what can i do without the net. so the items u pointed out for me, are there parts for them?? or do i search the net for the manual or would that come with the engine?? thanks again
    Just buy a new engine.


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    #83
    vectra
    Registered Users Posts: 15,515 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    Edwired wrote: »
    ah thanks mate for the help what can i do without the net. so the items u pointed out for me, are there parts for them?? or do i search the net for the manual or would that come with the engine?? thanks again

    I dont uinderstand what you mean ?:confused:

    I pointed out an good engine and exhaust within your price range ;)


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    #84
    Edwired
    Closed Accounts Posts: 25 ✭Edwired


    sorry to confuse u on the subject i am getting the items that u tink was best for value. And would there be a manual with the engine??? oh one other thing is where can i get the thing call stoppers or stop collar, the thing looks like a ring with a locking nut in it.


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    #85
    Plug
    Registered Users Posts: 9,248 ✭✭✭Plug


    There will be a manual with it. And the thing can you give it a bit more detail like wheres it located.


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    #86
    Edwired
    Closed Accounts Posts: 25 ✭Edwired


    ok but im nt sure to find it or the proper word suited finding it:confused:


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    #87
    Edwired
    Closed Accounts Posts: 25 ✭Edwired


    i managed to find the piece it called collets:D


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    #88
    Plug
    Registered Users Posts: 9,248 ✭✭✭Plug


    Edwired wrote: »
    ok but im nt sure to find it or the proper word suited finding it:confused:
    How do you know what you want if you dont know were the thing is ilke?:Confused:


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    #89
    Plug
    Registered Users Posts: 9,248 ✭✭✭Plug


    Edwired wrote: »
    i managed to find the piece it called collets:D
    An E-clip then.


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    #90
    vectra
    Registered Users Posts: 15,515 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    Edwired wrote: »
    ok but im nt sure to find it or the proper word suited finding it:confused:

    What is it used for ?:confused:


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    #91
    Plug
    Registered Users Posts: 9,248 ✭✭✭Plug


    vectra wrote: »
    What is it used for ?:confused:


    Our little Polish freind has bad English and dosen't really know what to call it. I think its one of these.
    F113_E-Ring165921.jpg


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