New T-Maxx Problem Transmission

[ajames942]

ok heres the new problem. At first i thought it was the tuning but i dont think its that anymore. The engine revs high but the truck moves slow and gradually moves faster as the engine is at the same rpm. I think its got to do with the transmission. Can anyone help. Thanks, Austin

 

[Brushlessboy]

The new T Maxx still comes with a slipper clutch. Check the tension on that before you start panicking.
From the info you gave it sounds like thats what it is......

 

[ajames942]

Clutch

how do i know if the tension is too tight or loose, and what do i check i know where the clutch is lol but where do i check. And the other day i ran into a tree and broke the lower left a-arm, could that have anything to do with it. I fixed the a-arm btw

 

[traxxas t-maxx]

Take the spur gear and hold it then take a wrench tighten it all the way and I allways back it off a 1/4 of a turn so it dosen't wreck the trans.

 

[Brushlessboy]

No. Breaking the lower arm has nothing to do with it, and get used to breaking stuff by the way...
The slipper is on the spur gear. Thats the BIG gear that drives into the tranny. And between the gear and the tranny you'll see 2 alloy pieces. Thats the clutch. The spur gear has a Ny loc nut on it. Just tighten the nut a little. How much is a matter of opinion, some guys go all the way. Go, say 1 full turn, and see how it goes. Nothing has to be removed so its a 6 second job.

 

[ajames942]

Clutch

Thanks Everyone works great now, tightened it about 2-3 turns runs good now, now i just need to start tuning good becuase it keeps stalling when I'm slowing down. How far in can i tighten it before it starts getting dangerous?

 

[T-Might_Maxx]

I have a mach 26 big block in my t-maxx, and I took out the spring and put in a metal spacer and tighten that thing as far as it will go. So its really up to you. I'm pretty sure its there so when you land off of a jump, the spinning wheels don't damage the drivetrain.