Originally Posted by
EXT2Rob
Doing a once over on my HoBao Hyper TT I found the front diff input cup was worn. Both slots looked like a letter P. Lots of slop. And, I didn't have a spare. What to do? Race day is tomorrow!
I found an allen wrench to secure the drive cup to, and put it in a bench vise. I used a hacksaw to cut new slots 90* from the worn ones, and called on Dr.Emel and his cutting wheel to clean and widen the slots. Works great. Maybe found a way to extend the life of the cups!
Sweet deal dude! Now, just have to keep us informed of durability, and if what you have done has weakened the drive cup any.