@ninnon. I believe you are right. I have Def heard of that test/set up before and I'm sure for some, it works. Again, I'm probably missing something.
@pitbull14218
I was able to copy this from the nitro rustler owners manual:
Adjusting the Slipper Clutch
The Nitro Rustler features an adjustable slipper clutch on the
spur gear to help protect the drive train from sudden shock
loads (such as landing off of jumps with the engine at full
throttle). Under normal conditions the slipper clutch should not
slip. Before adjusting the slipper clutch, turn the model off. Do
not adjust the slipper clutch while the engine is running.
Use the supplied glow plug (universal) wrench to tighten the
slipper nut (clockwise) until it stops, and then back the nut out
1/4 of a turn. If you notice any decrease in performance after
making changes to the slipper clutch adjustment, then it may
be too loose. The slipper must not be allowed to slip during
normal acceleration or the slipper could be damaged.
This is from the Jato (is a little more descriptive):
TRANSMISSION TUNING
Adjusting the Slipper Clutch
Your Jato is equipped with an
adjustable Torque Control™
slipper clutch. The slipper clutch is
integrated into the main spur gear
on the transmission (see page 6).
The slipper clutch is adjusted by
loosening or tightening the spring-
loaded locknut on the slipper shaft.
Use the supplied 4-way wrench. To
tighten or loosen the slipper nut,
hold the spur gear to prevent it
from turning and turn the adjustment nut. Turn the adjustment nut
clockwise to tighten (less slippage) and counter-clockwise to loosen
(more slippage). The slipper clutch has two functions:
1. Limiting the engine’s torque output to the wheels to prevent
wheelspin on low-traction surfaces and uncontrolled wheelies on
high-traction surfaces.
2. Protecting the drivetrain from sudden impact or shock loads (such as
landing from a jump with the engine at full throttle).
From the factory, the slipper clutch is set for minimal slippage to
protect the drivetrain from shock loads. On slippery, low traction
surfaces such as a hard-packed, dry racetrack you may benefit from
loosening the slipper adjustment nut to allow for more clutch slippage.
This will make the truck easier and more forgiving to drive by helping
to reduce the amount of wheel spin. Loosening the slipper adjustment
can also improve performance on extreme high traction surfaces
by preventing the front end from lifting off of the ground when
accelerating. Make slipper adjustments in small
1/8 turn increments.
The maximum tight setting for the slipper is just at the point where
there is little or no tire slippage on a high traction surface such as
carpet or a prepared racetrack. The slipper should not be tightened to
the point that clutch slippage is completely eliminated. Do not over
tighten the slipper nut or you could damage the slipper bearings,
pressure plates, or other components.
Hopefully this will help you to get the slipper set to where you need it to perform best.
