slipping owb also making truck stall randomly?

[applekey]

so my one way bearing finally gave out.. before sometimes it would be able to get the engine components to turn.. now all it does is just rev the starter motor.. but when i did run i also noticed that the truck would stall and stop rolling completely at random times I'm wondering if this is another problem or just because of the one way bearing? ps.. my truck is stock 3.3 Thanks in advance!!

 

[Metalhead Matt]

It's possible, but unlikely if it was slipping. Owb's can seize, but they usually stay that way once they go. I'd replace the owb and see what happens. If your stalling continues, your probably flaming out and need to richen up a tad. What's the engine's temp doing?

 

[applekey]

hmm not sure .. i just bought the tmaxx used from this guy.. is it possible that the engine is worn out, the guy claimed that he bought the truck last winter

 

[Metalhead Matt]

There's a whole lot of possibilities when you purchase a used truck. Put a drop of spit on the head after a few high speed passes. If it instantly evaporates, your hot and lean. It should take 2-3 seconds to evaporate. If richening it up doesn't help, you have an air leak. If the engine is low on compression, it's time for a rebuild or a new one. It should be pretty hard to turn the engine all the way over. If it was broken in in the winter, it's likely shot.