Okay guys, I've owned multiple of the traxxas ez starts and at least 2/3 of them always get the annoying slipping one way bearing. You can always disassemble and clean, but who has time for that out bashing? My solution is so simple, quick and easy.
On the easy start plastic cover where the TRX emblem is, take a drill bit the size of your aerosol can straw and make a hole on the top v of the X. ( I didn't use a power drill, just used my fingers so absolute tool control was achieved.)Then, with a smaller bit, a drain hole at the bottom.
When your ez-start begins free wheeling, use a can of nitro clean ( preferred because it's safe for plastics ) and just a burst with the straw into the hole on the X. Instantly back to playing instead of twisting wrenches. I've done it to all mine, and everyone that I've showed have followed my lead. Knock on wood, I've had no problems whatsoever.
This may be common knowledge, but I stumbled onto it myself and no one else I know knew about it. If it helps, enjoy!
On the easy start plastic cover where the TRX emblem is, take a drill bit the size of your aerosol can straw and make a hole on the top v of the X. ( I didn't use a power drill, just used my fingers so absolute tool control was achieved.)Then, with a smaller bit, a drain hole at the bottom.
When your ez-start begins free wheeling, use a can of nitro clean ( preferred because it's safe for plastics ) and just a burst with the straw into the hole on the X. Instantly back to playing instead of twisting wrenches. I've done it to all mine, and everyone that I've showed have followed my lead. Knock on wood, I've had no problems whatsoever.
This may be common knowledge, but I stumbled onto it myself and no one else I know knew about it. If it helps, enjoy!