Rampage 32cc doesn't like Killer RC power starter

[detrailers]

bought the killer RC power starter for my 32 CC Rampage MT


The kit fit perfectly but when I tried it with a drill, no luck, tried my 18v Harbor Freight drill as well as my plug in Dewalt, no luck, them when I put the pull start back on it fires right up....the one I bought did say it was for a HPI baja, but it fits the Rampage perfect...


here is the one I bought


http://www.ebay.com/itm/201331989444?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

[GJB56]

I bought 2 Troy Built bits at Lowes and one of the was flaky. The other one worked fine.

 

[detrailers]

i used 2 different troy bilt bits too, its something to do with the speed at it cranks....too fast or not fast enough, or it floods it....I don't get it...

 

[Phill]

HPI is same motor

Have you tried it from cold without the choke?

 

[detrailers]

HPI is same motorHave you tried it from cold without the choke?

tried everything. choke, no choke, slow spin fast spin....the odd thing was once I put the pull start back on it would fire up 2nd or 3rth pull

 

[Phill]

Stupid question I know but is the drill going the right way eg clockwise?

 

[metal finisher]

OK my brother had same thing we tried everything it would not start finally we put a new motor on guess what it wouldn't start either I broke the end of the starter shaft off we had to put the pull start back on it started right up so I am thinking the roto start was shorting out some how even tho we had spark I will never get one just my opinion tho

 

[detrailers]

OK my brother had same thing we tried everything it would not start finally we put a new motor on guess what it wouldn't start either I broke the end of the starter shaft off we had to put the pull start back on it started right up so I am thinking the roto start was shorting out some how even tho we had spark I will never get one just my opinion tho

Yes what a bummer, already sent mine back.. it was a great concept

 

[metal finisher]

Just to clear this I don't know the brand of the roto start he had bought I don't like bashing reputable company's

 

[Slimneill]

Mine wouldn't start for months when i first got it. (pull start mind you) and it turned out to be the crappy carb. Replaced the carb and i can pull start it in 2 or 3 pulls every time.

Do you have a stock carb?

 

[dalentx]

rampage not starting..added the drill starter

i bought my rampage brand new an it wouldnt start either...i broke the rope start pulling on it so much....i to bought the killer rc drill starter...still couldnt start it....u just now replaced the carb on mine with the walbro 1107..i was told the factory carb is junk...with the new carb i still cant start mine...im at a loss...not sure what to do....if all else fails i guess i can take it to a near by hobby shop an ley them fix it....any help would be appreciated...im new to having one like this an trying to learn the tricks

 

[Phill]

What have you got the needles set at?

Try 1+ 1/2 low and 1 + 7/8 high

 

[Slimneill]

Is your ignition coil giving you spark?

 

[dalentx]

Well I haven't touched the needles...I was told they were set from the factory...an yes I have a spark on my plug...but I've had this issue from the get go...that's why I bought a new carb...I was told the factory carbs were no good on these trucks

 

[Phill]

I'd try resetting the needles?

How's the compression?

Can you lift the car by the pull starter without the motor turning over?

 

[dalentx]

Well I broke the rope starter...an installed a drill starter from killer rc....can't remember what my rpm is on my cordless drill...but it seems to spin it over fast enough..compression sounds ok....but like I said I've had this prob from day 1...I've had it started one time...maybe ran it 15 to 20 min maybe...but since then can't start it again...not sure if I need to put the rope starter back on or what...I've read on here that I'm not the only one with starting issues with this truck...I like the truck...just wanna be able to enjoy it

 

[metal finisher]

You say you had it running for 15 to 20 minutes was that balls to the wall or did you do a heat cycle. Check maybe your head bolts. While trying to start it spray starting fluid around carb. Possible air leak

 

[dalentx]

No...I'm still trying to get it started so I can brake it in

 

[Phill]

Check gasket around bottom of cylinder.

Maybe blown??

 

[ika]

I was able to start by makita 2100 rpm brushless drill. Bosch 1700 rpm drill couldn't.