My old Savage son returns !

[Polar_Bus]

Sold this to my nephew back in 2006 . My first of three , and this one has some pretty cool mods. I though this one I sold with a Collari .30 but I guess not. I did some sleuthing and this has an Axial .32 Spec1 . Engine top end still has an excellent pinch and I guess all's I did was break it in prior to selling it . My nephew commented he only put about 4 or 5 hrs max. I think I may tear the engine down and have a look at the bearings for any rust. This rig has sat for a long time, but the engine turns over silky smooth. doesn't look like anything is overly worn out. Seriously the truck looks to be in excellent shape. This rig also has a 3 speed and reverse . Still going to tear it down and inspect (not like there's any rush to get outside) I got about 13" of snow and another ice/sleet storm coming tomorrow. I also got a good deal on a Savage 4.6 roller chassis for parts. Should be able to build a really nice S25/4.6 Franken-truck.



And here's the roller I have an accepted offer from the seller on :

Hpi Savage Xl 3 speed Rolling Chassis Nitro | eBay

 

[Rep732]

Is this franken truck an 1/8 scale or self proclaimed 1/6th when finished

 

[Seandonato73]

I'll have to dig a link up again. I was looking a a no name .38 that's gotten some favorable reviews.

 

[Polar_Bus]

I'll have to dig a link up again. I was looking a a no name .38 that's gotten some favorable reviews

Wow they make a .38 now ? Or is this a typo ?

 

[Seandonato73]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/FC-38R-Pul...WillPower-Force-Gas-Nitro-Motor-/311433741210
Seen a few u tube guys running them with no complaints.

 

[Rep732]

Did ofna get sold off to hobao ? I take it any force engines are China made?

 

[Seandonato73]

Taiwan I think

 

[Rep732]

I don't know whats worse ...makes me feel better than a made in China sticker on that

 

[Polar_Bus]

My Ofna GTP 1/8 onroad had a Force .25 back in the day and that was a great running engine and easy to tune.

Looks like Amain has the LRP .32's p/s back in stock :

LRP Nitro Engine ZR.32 Spec.4 Pullstart Nitro Engine [LRP32821] | Cars & Trucks - AMain Hobbies

 

[Rep732]

I still have a force .26 in a ofna 9.5 violator

 

[evssv]

I had force 5.2 in my old savvy,?

 

[Seandonato73]

I had force 5.2 in my old savvy,?

Think that's the .38 I posted above.

Thought lrp was going under?

 

[evssv]

..this was few years ago now?

 

[Polar_Bus]

Will that Force .38 fit the stock savage engine mount ? In the past I've had to do some "relief" work to the inside edges of the savage engine mount so the .30+ engine blocks will fit.

 

[Seandonato73]

Will that Force .38 fit the stock savage engine mount ? In the past I've had to do some "relief" work to the inside edges of the savage engine mount so the .30+ engine blocks will fit.

don't know yet. Still finding savage parts to see if I have enough to put another together. If i do I'll find out, but I cant see how it wouldnt fit the big block mount like in the xl.

 

[evssv]

Will that Force .38 fit the stock savage engine mount ? In the past I've had to do some "relief" work to the inside edges of the savage engine mount so the .30+ engine blocks will fit.

yep...well i had to modify the lower engine mounts on the engine i thk to fit in the irc chassis ?
..so not sure on the stock set up?

 

[Rep732]

You may have luck buying some adjustable motor mounts. I still have a pair floating around

 

[Polar_Bus]

don't know yet. Still finding savage parts to see if I have enough to put another together. If i do I'll find out, but I cant see how it wouldnt fit the big block mount like in the xl.

If your stuck on missing parts, pm me ill see if i can hook you up.

You may have luck buying some adjustable motor mounts. I still have a pair floating aroundView attachment 69787

Those are typical buggy mounts. The Savages use an oddball 1pc mount . It would take some advanced fabrication to get buggy mounts to work in a Savage chassis.

 

[Seandonato73]

Novarossi had a decent mount back in the day. Have no idea if it's still available.

 

[Polar_Bus]

Well, all torn down. Found some issues but overall i'm just seeing typical wear and tear. Last couple days have been spent doing a trans teardown and maintenance. Greased all the bearings (they needed it) . Cleaned all the gears , did some shaft shimming to rid any axial end play movement. One interesting fact is I got my used 5.9 roller and I noticed HPI redesigned the trans case from my old S25. The new case you can unbolt the top half and remove the gearset (with the trans still bolted in the chassis ? Regardless I'm using the 5.9 trans in my old S25 build. I also plan on using the 5.9's updated radio rx box. I like the new design easy access cover. The old design was a royal PIA to pry open the lid for access.