Slipper Clutch Purpose?

[some_evil]

Hey Guys,

I undone my slipper clutch adjusting nut by mistake while replacing my spur gear, and i'm wondering what's it purpose? I know the Bell clutch is the actual clutch for moving power from motor to gearbox, but I'm unsure of slipper?

Is it purely there as a safely mechanism if the gearbox gets a massive instant load? Or does it compliment the bell clutch somehow?

So basically, if its just there for protection of the tranny, it would not be 'terrible' to run the slipper clutch fully tightened??? (I didn't realise this was an adjustment, and went through 1/4 tank before realising i have over tightened)

Cheers

 

[2revo1maxx]

It's a pretty big deal, and should be adjusted to do what it was intended for.

 

[Greywolf74]

Hey Guys,

Is it purely there as a safely mechanism if the gearbox gets a massive instant load?

Yes, it protects the transmission. Its probably not a big deal that you ran for a bit overtightened but I definitely wouldnt continue to do so

 

[andydrew39219]

I did the same thing. Bought a used Tmaxx, set up it ran it a couple tanks and then I noticed the slipper was way too tight. I loosened it up according to traxxas instructions and it runs awesome. It's hard for me to tell a difference because I completely re-did the tune as well. So I have performance gains but I think it's tune and not the slipper.

 

[2revo1maxx]

It protects the entire driveline, from the clutch to the wheels.

 

[hamz9561]

The slipper keeps the shock from landings or hits to the wheels from damaging the transmission or engine.

 

[moe7404]

i modded my slipper to be solid hook up. BIG MISTAKE. went through 2 trans gear sets as fast as i could put them in.

 

[joshman1204]

I run a locked slipper on my savage XL with no problems so I figured I could do the same on my revo ... WRONG!!!

 

[some_evil]

Thanks for the help. I now know what it is used for.

And rest assured, I had already loosened it off before posting this, i was just curious of what repercussions would have been if i did not notice it locked.

Thanks

 

[moe7404]

i should have said that i think my tires was a factor, and i was on pavement. i think if i had been on dirt i might have been ok.