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Broken Pullstart

  • 16-12-2005 01:28PM
    #1
    tallus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,324 ✭✭✭


    Only started running in my savage yesterday and the bloody pullstart has broken already.... when I say broken I mean it wont go back in after pulling it to start the car.
    Has this happened to anyone else on here? I have no idea how to fix it :/:confused:
    *edit*
    removed the engine to take off the pullstart cover and take a better look at what was hapening inside and see if the spring had broken, but before hand I had removed the glowplug and emptied any fuel from the chamber/cylnder, .. turned the engine over using the flywheel and pulled the pullstarter and low and behold a lot of fuel trickled out, more than I thought the cylnder could accomodate. only to find the pullstart chord shoot back in to place.
    Lesson learned , I think:D


Comments

  • #2
    T-Maxx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,360 ✭✭✭T-Maxx


    How could a flooded engine prevent the pullstart from recoiling? (I assume it's similiar to a miniture lawnmover pullstart?)


  • #3
    tallus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,324 ✭✭✭tallus


    I found out later on when I opened up the pullstarter that the spool that houses the chord was broken. 'Nuff said


  • #4
    muckwarrior
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,123 ✭✭✭muckwarrior


    Twas probably the extra pressure of the flooding that caused the pullstart to break. My 2c.


  • #5
    tallus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,324 ✭✭✭tallus


    muckwarrior wrote:
    Twas probably the extra pressure of the flooding that caused the pullstart to break. My 2c.
    I agree


  • #6
    T-Maxx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,360 ✭✭✭T-Maxx


    Get an EZ Start. He-He-He:D


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  • #7
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,670 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    T-Maxx wrote:
    Get an EZ Start. He-He-He:D

    :v:


  • #8
    tallus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,324 ✭✭✭tallus


    Ordered a rotostart for it earlier today....
    ok what's an EZ Start ?


  • #9
    T-Maxx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,360 ✭✭✭T-Maxx


    It's a Traxxas invention that replaces the pullstart/rotostart and consists of a small elec motor that cranks the engine. You use a EZ Start controller (magic wand) that contains a 7.2V rechargeable battery, stick it in the female socket on the truck, press the button and there she goes! (It also powers the glowplug). I like it - very handy.


  • #10
    tallus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,324 ✭✭✭tallus


    Sounds pretty sweet I have to say .... it's cool that it fires the glow plug too. I already have a HPI RS4 Evo which has rotostart so all I had to buy was the part that attaches to the engine.
    Awaiting delivery .........................................
    That pullstart was bloody killing me I'll be glad to get the rotostart sorted out
    T


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