The part that wears out from winning. Every nitro session starts with the pull cord, and the pull start pays for it eventually — a frayed or snapped cord, a recoil spring that's lost its snap, or a one-way bearing that spins without turning the engine over are the classic endings. This is the genuine River Hobby replacement pull start (RH-GO-1200) for the GO.18 engine: the complete recoil starter assembly, ready to bolt to the engine's backplate and restore first-pull starting.

Fitment and Fitting

Fits the GO.18 nitro engine — the .18-size powerplant fitted to River Hobby and VRX 1/10 nitro vehicles. The size matters: the GO 21, 25 and 28 engines take their own starter parts, so check your engine's designation (cast or stamped on the crankcase, or in your model's manual) before ordering. Fitting is a backplate job: remove the old unit's bolts, transfer or renew the gasket seating, bolt the new assembly square, and give the cord a few slow pulls to confirm smooth engagement before the first hot start. While the starter's off, it's the natural moment to check the backplate seal — a nitro engine's crankcase pressure depends on it.

Specifications

Brand: River Hobby (VRX)
SKU: RH-281200 (RH-GO-1200)
Product: Pull start / recoil starter assembly — complete
Fits: GO.18 nitro engine — River Hobby/VRX 1/10 nitro models
Not For: GO 21/25/28 engines — different starter parts
Fitting: Bolts to engine backplate; check seal on installation