Engine Removal Tips, Zenoah G320RC

[josegarcia8578]

Is this movement on the pinion normal? It slides in and out:

 

[DougStar]

Wow thats a lot?
don't think thats normal

 

[josegarcia8578]

Damn it, it's only had about three tanks of fuel. What could it be?

 

[DougStar]

Maybe it is normal for a losi 5t carrier? My losi is the 5b has a different carrier so not 100% but mine has no where as much play as that?
Maybe the bearing on the inside is wanked?

 

[josegarcia8578]

Maybe it is the carrier housing. Let's see if any other 2.0 owners chime in.

I hope not, it's pretty new haha
It seems like I'm fine, based on the feel of the pinion and the diagram:
Let's see if any other 2.0 owners can confirm though!

 

[Cupton79]

Maybe it is the carrier housing. Let's see if any other 2.0 owners chime in.

I hope not, it's pretty new haha
It seems like I'm fine, based on the feel of the pinion and the diagram:
Let's see if any other 2.0 owners can confirm though!

I have a 2.0 also.. I believe ur pinion bolt is possibly loose... it shouldn’t move in and out like that

 

[josegarcia8578]

I checked the bolt and its tight! Are you sure yours doesn't move like that?

 

[Cupton79]

I checked the bolt and its tight! Are you sure yours doesn't move like that?

Mine doesn’t move like that... I’d take the bolt out and check to make sure the slot is engaging the bell correctly

 

[josegarcia8578]

@Cupton79 Can you explain what you mean? I'll be taking it apart today, so I want to know what I need to check for. Thanks in advanced!
Ahh, I think I understand. You are referring to the slot in the bell housing an the female side on the pinion gear!
Anything else I should check while I have it open?

 

[Cupton79]

@Cupton79 Can you explain what you mean? I'll be taking it apart today, so I want to know what I need to check for. Thanks in advanced!
Ahh, I think I understand. You are referring to the slot in the bell housing an the female side on the pinion gear!
Anything else I should check while I have it open?

Yep! That’s what I’m referring to... ?

 

[josegarcia8578]

Yep! That’s what I’m referring to... ?

Alright will do. Anything else I should be checking?
Anyone know the bolt size for mounting the G320RC engine?
I looked all over and cannot find the actual size. I found the part number but it does not list the size. My diagram only shows the part number and not he bolt size. It has a bunch of bolts but without the part number as well.
Part Number :
LOS252103

 

[Cupton79]

Not that I can think of ?

 

[josegarcia8578]

I believe its a M4 FH
Alright, I'll update the thread later today, when I disassemble it! Thanks all!

 

[josegarcia8578]

Mystery solve guys, @Cupton79 and @dougstar!

Bearings are good, built is correct size. However when the assembled at the factory, they did not mat the slot on the pinion gear and the slot on the clutch bell. Now that I've matched the slots it fits like a glove. Thanks for the help guys! Really appreciate it!
The slots were off by 90 degress. You can see the mark on the pinion gear. Its perpendicular to the slot!
Now to throw it back together, and wait 24 hrs for loctite to cure l, should be running tomorrow!

 

[digitalmonk]

Just an FYI. The crank cover does not fit 100% on the 2.0. So just get it on as best as you can without it interfering with anything. Eg brakes..

 

[DougStar]

Just an FYI. The crank cover does not fit 100% on the 2.0. So just get it on as best as you can without it interfering with anything. Eg brakes..

...??? Which crank cover.?

 

[josegarcia8578]

Just an FYI. The crank cover does not fit 100% on the 2.0. So just get it on as best as you can without it interfering with anything. Eg brakes..

You are right. I had to use different velcro and i was carefull with the brakes. I had to leave that part open

 

[Cupton79]

Just an FYI. The crank cover does not fit 100% on the 2.0. So just get it on as best as you can without it interfering with anything. Eg brakes..

Yep I ended up doing “the mesh” mod on mine... I like it much better.. also did the pull start.. works great and much cheaper ?

 

[josegarcia8578]

I spent the money on the outerwears so I'm going to run it for a while and do the mesh method after!

 

[digitalmonk]

...??? Which crank cover.?

http://www.davesmotors.com/outerwears-crankcase-flywheel-cover-for-r-c-engines.html