Looks just like my 4port 29cc rovan 5B. Same colour as well. My engine is fine but the rear differential was seized. Front was all smashed up. Steering was seized. Aluminium was bent in multiple locations. Anyway I am attempting to fix it all for less than $20
just a small edition to your commentary: this is much easier if you use reverse drill bit(s) - using it means it will drill into the stuck screw(s) depending on how stuck it is it may eventually thread it loose. if not, you tried and keep on drilling. from own experience i have had the luck to thread the stuck screws out eventually more times then not.
Sad to see there was never a part 2, but still quite informative. I pulled my baja out of the garage, where it has lived for almost 6 years now, and I'm hoping to revitalize it. My engine does turn over, but it will not start, so I am betting I need to rebuild (or heaven forbid, replace) the carb assembly.
I hope part 2 comes out .I saw in the comments that work has got in the way ,we all get that my friend !! lol could you tell us what the rebuild kit was that you used please ?
Hi Ken, are you in the UK? I didn't buy a kit, I bought what bits I needed using the original Baja SS manual from various online shops here in the UK. For part 2 I'll try and make a list of what is needed for a 'refresh' rebuild.
@@rcvida Thanks so much for getting back to me ..I am in Canada and the motor I have looks just like yours .This is my first 1/5 scale car ,I have 1/8 scale cars but this is my first 1/5th scale and it's a king motor baja 5b 2nd hand ..I will look out for the next video ..Cheers
Hi Mark, I use a 25:1 ratio but use a high performance fully synth castrol oil. I haven't had any fouling of the plug. What oil do you use, might be the culprit?
I thought I better update everybody that has asked, I have now started work on part 2!!! The engine is coming together!!! :)
Excellent video, you could totally see that drill was going to bite you!!! Always easier in hindsight. Can’t wait for the next video
Looks just like my 4port 29cc rovan 5B. Same colour as well. My engine is fine but the rear differential was seized. Front was all smashed up. Steering was seized. Aluminium was bent in multiple locations. Anyway I am attempting to fix it all for less than $20
Part two now please I’m so into the hpi Baja 5b engine rebuilt😁
just a small edition to your commentary: this is much easier if you use reverse drill bit(s) - using it means it will drill into the stuck screw(s) depending on how stuck it is it may eventually thread it loose. if not, you tried and keep on drilling.
from own experience i have had the luck to thread the stuck screws out eventually more times then not.
Sad to see there was never a part 2, but still quite informative. I pulled my baja out of the garage, where it has lived for almost 6 years now, and I'm hoping to revitalize it. My engine does turn over, but it will not start, so I am betting I need to rebuild (or heaven forbid, replace) the carb assembly.
Hi, it has been some time but there will be a part 2 at some point. Work has got in the way, it's still in bits on the bench!
@rcvida would love to see part 2 sir. Mainly the piston and ring as I'm looking at rebuilding the same engine
I think I should the part 2 video for you...🤣
haha, I promise a part 2 is coming!
@@rcvida eagerly waiting
great video and very informative.
Thank you!
Part 2??
I hope part 2 comes out .I saw in the comments that work has got in the way ,we all get that my friend !! lol could you tell us what the rebuild kit was that you used please ?
Hi Ken, are you in the UK? I didn't buy a kit, I bought what bits I needed using the original Baja SS manual from various online shops here in the UK.
For part 2 I'll try and make a list of what is needed for a 'refresh' rebuild.
@@rcvida Thanks so much for getting back to me ..I am in Canada and the motor I have looks just like yours .This is my first 1/5 scale car ,I have 1/8 scale cars but this is my first 1/5th scale and it's a king motor baja 5b 2nd hand ..I will look out for the next video ..Cheers
more on the baja please
So where is part 2 🥱🥱🥱
Question bro I'm running 20/1 in my 26cc hpi baja and the plug keeps on stuffing up what can I do to prevent it
Hi Mark, I use a 25:1 ratio but use a high performance fully synth castrol oil. I haven't had any fouling of the plug. What oil do you use, might be the culprit?
Your first and last video haha
Haha, I'm working on part 2 right now :)