Revs when you punch the throttle

[Tmaxnoob]

So I went for a bash today. All went well until..... I was playing on a giant hill on a construction site. After a few runs I got a little carried a way and went down to fast. The truck did a cart wheel from about half way down. It flipped violently for about 30 ft then landed on the wheels. I eased on the throttle and took off like normal. After that I tried to punch the throttle and it reved high for a couple secs before it went. If I ease on the throttle it goes fine. If I punch it it revs. Could it be clutch problems? It's a tmaxx with a pro .15

 

[Rolex]

Check the tightness of your slipper first, then look for glazing in the CB if it still does it.

 

[Tmaxnoob]

How do I check it?

 

[Nitro4910]

Sounds like you haven't ever messed with the spur.
If you still use the stock tank you will need to pull the 4 mount screws out of it so you can move the tank for easier access to the slipper/spur.

New spur & friction pegs looks like this(use all 12 pegs and fill ever hole).

A damaged(melted) spur & friction pegs can look like this.(Too Loose)

To adjust the slipper:: You want it to slip under a shock load but not slip under normal driving.
Tighten the slipper nut snug then back it off 1/8~1/4 turn.

 

[Tmaxnoob]

Wow man! Above and beyond in the info giving. Thanks for taking all that time. I actually just replaced it a couple weeks ago. When I did it I put the plastic post in the same spot on the new spur gear. There were only 4 of them though. 3 were set evenly around the gear. One was in between 2 of them. Could that be Part of the problem?

 

[Tmaxnoob]

Tightened up. No slip now. Thanks for all the info! One last question. Should I look into getting a pack of friction pegs or a whole new slipper?

 

[mtaylortank]

yeah the less amount of pegs you use they have more of a chance of wearing down alot quicker.. that could be the problem too.. like the picture of the spur that Nitro4910 posted.. I would check that out aswell!!! good luck and hope you get back up and running soon!!
I upgraded my classic to the 3.3 slipper clutch setup.. I think I like those better they have 3 clutch pads on it instead of the little pegs...

even if you dont want to upgrade definetly grab some more pegs

 

[Nitro4910]

Tightened up. No slip now. Thanks for all the info! One last question. Should I look into getting a pack of friction pegs or a whole new slipper?

Yup most defiantly, 3 pegs will not last you long.
They come in 12 to a pack and I put all 12 in the spur every time I replace one.
Using all 12 helps the pegs & spur last longer.

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJK92&P=M Friction pegs @$4.30

You may also want to look at the Slipper friction plates and if you find they are worn or look kinda glazed(like the discolored one in pic 2)
I would replace them while you have it apart.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJK88&P=M Slipper friction plates @$2.50

 

[Tmaxnoob]

Ok I'm on it. Thanks for all the help.