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Truck dies when throttle applied

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WazabiQc

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My truck has gone bad these days, whenever it's on the ground, and i give it throttle (light or full) it dies. If i hold it in my hands and the wheels doesn't touch the ground, i can open the throttle at full, brake, do anything.. and it won't dies. what could cause this ?
 
There's a few possibilities I suspect it's your clutch spring. To know for sure, If the wheels turn instantly as the engine is starting /running at idle,
and/or you hear weird noises as you roll the truck backwards its probably your clutch spring or shoes.
Otherwise, re check your tune and inspect for loose spur gear/ missing slipper pad.
 
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Seems to be the tuning in the LSN.
Never make any adjustments till it's warmed up, but start by leaning it slightly and driving it in small circles after each adjustment. When properly warmed up and adjusted you should be able to punch full throttle from a dead stop.
 
I went to my lhs, it was the clutch spring! Got it changed. Is there any clutches that would be stronger than these?
 
If on a budget throw the mip clutch in it, if you got 60$ then toss in a buku
 
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