t-maxx

ToyZuki · Dec 27, 2006

Stupid question. I'm new to gas trucks. I got a new piston and sleave for my t-maxx and its harder than hell to crank over and it wont run. I think I may have the piston 180 degrees off. How does it go in? Dont tell me to build a maxx crawler-I already have a stick clod and I'm not ready to chop up the maxx yet.

426rider · Dec 27, 2006

The hole or holes in the piston skirt should be on the intake side.

ToyZuki · Dec 27, 2006

Thanx cant remember what I did but I saw the difference and figured 50/50. I'll have to pull it apart and check.

blue1 · Jan 27, 2007

Hey TZ we should meet up. I just got a Tmaxx in a gun trade and it needs quite a bit of work. I am hoping I can make a list of parts I need by comparing the two. This one was worked over pretty good. Give me a call and maybe we can set a time up.

BustedPinion · Feb 6, 2007

and even when its right itll be hard to crank and keep running, break it in RICH til it loosens up.

I B RACIN · Feb 7, 2007

Use a hair dryer to warm the motor, and it will start easyer, our big blocks when new won't even turn over on a bump box with out pre heating.

That wimpy starter on traxxas trucks is a pain, I would look into getting a roto start.

I B..

BustedPinion · Feb 7, 2007

I B RACIN said:
Use a hair dryer to warm the motor, and it will start easyer, our big blocks when new won't even turn over on a bump box with out pre heating.

That wimpy starter on traxxas trucks is a pain, I would look into getting a roto start.

I B..

yep! i scrapped mine and went to the one way bearing in a socket, attatched to my cordless high speed drill

freakin rocks!