I got a used typhon

[Lostinthewoods86]

Can’t get the video to load, but I’m guessing the spur is stripped, I keep em in stock for the big rock pull the trans out

 

[WickedFog]

It's sounds like gears. Check the pinion and spur. Check diffs. If those look ok, take the diff housings apart and check the bevel gears inside the housings. You ran it on 4s didn't you? That, and street tires on pavement...

 

[majin]

Gears all seem fine as well just took apart trans all looks fine
Pinion and spur are fine
Diffs are fine
I can't figure out which part on exploded view thus little red guy is
I copy and paste the part no from the view and it keeps just taking me to a spur gear which I'm not looking for

 

[Lostinthewoods86]

Looks like the slipper is spinning in the spur cause the tabs are burned off that hold the slipper

 

[majin]

It's sounds like gears. Check the pinion and spur. Check diffs. If those look ok, take the diff housings apart and check the bevel gears inside the housings. You ran it on 4s didn't you? That, and street tires on pavement...
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I haven't even given it full throttle as of yet
The previous owner ran it on 6s according to him
Have yet to run more than 1 pack thru it and that run was slow to get used to it
He'll I haven't even flipped it over yet
Give me a LITTLE credit
It's rated for 6s and 3s wouldn't get it past the sidewalk before battery was drained too badly
So yes I ran it on 4s
What else was I supposed to do? If it's broken too bad to fix it cost me 100 bucks
Not bad
Not salty
Just would like to figure out what my issue is with this particular vehicle so I can either repair it or throw it on the shelf
This is just me working thru possible issues and checking them off the list until I find the correct box.

 

[WickedFog]

I don't see anything red?

I haven't even given it full throttle as of yet
The previous owner ran it on 6s according to him
Have yet to run more than 1 pack thru it and that run was slow to get used to it
He'll I haven't even flipped it over yet
Give me a LITTLE credit
It's rated for 6s and 3s wouldn't get it past the sidewalk before battery was drained too badly
So yes I ran it on 4s
What else was I supposed to do? If it's broken too bad to fix it cost me 100 bucks
Not bad
Not salty
Just would like to figure out what my issue is with this particular vehicle so I can either repair it or throw it on the shelf
This is just me working thru possible issues and checking them off the list until I find the correct box.

Oh, I thought you bought a 3s Typhon? And that slipper doesn't look right. Clean it up. See what's up there.

 

[Doom!]

That's a 3S Typhon. Just because someone put a 6S motor in it doesn't mean it's rated for 6S. Green body and plastic undercarriage are a giveaway that it's 3S. Now you can put a bigger powerplant in it but it will cost you in broken parts, I think this might be why the seller was eager to part with it.

 

[Tunedfrog]

The spur looks really chewed up.
I remember my Typhon made a noise like that and it kept blowing spur gears.
It turned out to be a bent motor mount.
@Doom! I believe this is actually the Mega. The 3s are red bodies.
The Mega really isn't built for high power. One of the very reasons I don't run mine.
I've modded mine but it still doesn't like high power.

 

[majin]

I don't see anything red?

Oh, I thought you bought a 3s Typhon? And that slipper doesn't look right. Clean it up. See what's up there.

This is the red piece I was referring to
Is all good tho
Throwing it all in a box to set for awhile until I am more prepared
Good game on the typhon

The spur looks really chewed up.
I remember my Typhon made a noise like that and it kept blowing spur gears.
It turned out to be a bent motor mount.
@Doom! I believe this is actually the Mega. The 3s are red bodies.
The Mega really isn't built for high power. One of the very reasons I don't run mine.
I've modded mine but it still doesn't like high power.

Yeah was the 3s mega
Upgraded to a 6s motor and esc
When I get back to it I'll order a spur gear then
Have someplace to start
Thanks for the help

 

[WickedFog]

This is the red piece I was referring to
Is all good tho
Throwing it all in a box to set for awhile until I am more prepared
Good game on the typhon

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Oh, that goes into the slipper/spur assembly. Looks chewed up too.

the typhon is on the bench, have an odd clicking sound.
i have it taken apart and rear diff looks fine, driveshaft looks fineish,
working on a car without help or guidance is pretty difficult.
i dont know what I'm looking for unless its OBVIOUSLY broken. makes for slow learning and going.
gotta bring up exploded view and try to compare parts.
like this little red part connecting the driveshaft. i can't find it. 50 of you know exactly the part and probably the part number for it as well as a few items that would be a more long lasting replacement.
and I'm over here stumped lol
everything looks fine. it should not be making this sound as far as i can tell. good times.

frustrating. calling it a night maybe fresh eyes the next day will help.
i can't even take off my wheels as i dont have some giant wheel hex apparently lol i do enjoy making my newbie mistakes.. i miss my crawlers

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Diff gear is TOAST. That gear is barely good enough to handle 3s when new bro. Time for upgrades.

 

[Lostinthewoods86]

Oh, that goes into the slipper/spur assembly. Looks chewed up too.

Between that and the other pic, was it in backwards? I’m far from expert on them, but the big rock has two pads on one side and one on the other, might explain why it’s burned up the way it is? (I’m not sure it’s possible )

 

[WickedFog]

Between that and the other pic, was it in backwards? I’m far from expert on them, but the big rock has two pads on one side and one on the other, might explain why it’s burned up the way it is? (I’m not sure it’s possible )

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The slipper pads mount on both sides of that. It was in correctly. I can't tell by the pic if that is grease, dirty slipper pad material oozing out, or melted plastic. But it's definitely not right regardless. There should be zero grease on the slipper/spur assembly.

Here is the exploded view.

Regardless, it looks like it needs new slipper pads, spur, diffs, spline connector, likely a driveshaft, and probably a few more goodies.

 

[Lostinthewoods86]

Not arguing, but the pic (not expanded far enough) but would the dual plate go towards the cover piece and it looks bass ackward in the pic the majin posted? If his pic is correct orientation isn’t it the wrong way?

Maybe why he had the other issues too?

 

[Doom!]

The spur looks really chewed up.
I remember my Typhon made a noise like that and it kept blowing spur gears.
It turned out to be a bent motor mount.
@Doom! I believe this is actually the Mega. The 3s are red bodies.
The Mega really isn't built for high power. One of the very reasons I don't run mine.
I've modded mine but it still doesn't like high power.

Yeah, I just remember the green body only fits the 3S chassis, won't fit the 6S.

 

[WickedFog]

Not arguing, but the pic (not expanded far enough) but would the dual plate go towards the cover piece and it looks bass ackward in the pic the majin posted? If his pic is correct orientation isn’t it the wrong way?

Maybe why he had the other issues too?

His pic is looking at it from this orientation

 

[majin]

so when i start ordering parts. do i look at parts that will fit the 6s typhon? will they fit this chasis?
https://www.arrma-rc.com/en/product...shed-4wd-speed-buggy-rtr-green/ARA102694.html
this is the car in question.
but the motor and esc are 6s, I'm going to be running 4s in it predominantly,
i need to replace a lot from what I'm learning. but do i order 3s parts? that seems counterproductive. its just going to grind off again.

would i order the

• Durable steel driveshafts throughout that come on the 6s version?

or do i just throw the motor and esc in the bouncer and just run it till it blows up as well? that sounds a little fun. making this bouncer race.... but i know the bouncer can't handle that so is just a laugh

 

[Tunedfrog]

The 6s Typhon is different than the 3s so you will have to order for 3s. They won't interchange .
I modded my Mega to run 4s but to be honest, it barely stays together on 2s.
Fun buggy but the Mega version just doesn't hold up.
One mod I would definitely do is add the center drive shaft bearing and a aluminum motor mount.

 

[majin]

this appears to be upgraded like i would do it
meaning half assed/ the motor and esc are upgraded but none of the rest is,
so yes i HAVE 6s power but am unable to run it on that without destruction.
what do i search for ?
you modded your mega, what did you mod it with? random parts? or parts from something specific? I'm learning as i go still

 

[Chubaka]

Laugh or cry...... you passed.

 

[Tunedfrog]

I honestly don't remember exactly what parts but definitely the center drive shaft bearing, "it takes the vibration out of it",
aluminum motor mount and a few others but again I don't remember.

This gives you a list of good mods.

It also reminds me of my mods..