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RE: Official HPI MT2 Thread - 8/29/2007 9:41 AM   
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Status: offline 		I was considering upgrading the plastic bushings to bearings in the steering assembly, can someone who has done it already tell me the correct size bearing to use? Also, has anyone ever used these? http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXRGT0&P=SM I run in the sand, and it always seems to get into the tire, it would be nice to be able to unbolt them and get it out. Are they any heavier than standard rims, I expect they would be by a small amount. If anyone knows anything about them, let me know. Thanks in advance.

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RE: Official HPI MT2 Thread - 8/29/2007 6:49 PM   
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RE: Official HPI MT2 Thread - 8/29/2007 7:21 PM   
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RE: Official HPI MT2 Thread - 8/29/2007 9:42 PM   
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RE: Official HPI MT2 Thread - 8/30/2007 12:11 AM   
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RE: Official HPI MT2 Thread - 8/30/2007 3:22 AM   
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RE: Official HPI MT2 Thread - 8/30/2007 5:21 AM   
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Status: offline 		there should be like 1 or 2 silicone o rings in there. if it isnt there then thats your problem.. i doubt it has to do with the dogbone or the cups but who knows.... i could be wrong

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RE: Official HPI MT2 Thread - 8/30/2007 5:50 AM   
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Status: offline 		I had the same prblem with the rtr dogbones, and o rings didnt seem to help. I ended up upgrading to the 18ss drivetrain when I got the .18 CV-RX and the problem stopped, but you say you are using CVD's, so Im not sure why you are having the problem.

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RE: Official HPI MT2 Thread - 8/30/2007 5:53 AM   
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RE: Official HPI MT2 Thread - 8/30/2007 7:47 PM   
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RE: Official HPI MT2 Thread - 8/30/2007 8:56 PM   
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RE: Official HPI MT2 Thread - 8/30/2007 11:06 PM   
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RE: Official HPI MT2 Thread - 8/30/2007 11:19 PM   
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RE: Official HPI MT2 Thread - 8/31/2007 3:34 AM   
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RE: Official HPI MT2 Thread - 8/31/2007 6:05 AM   
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ORIGINAL: catbutt

I was considering upgrading the plastic bushings to bearings in the steering assembly, can someone who has done it already tell me the correct size bearing to use? Also, has anyone ever used these? http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXRGT0&P=SM I run in the sand, and it always seems to get into the tire, it would be nice to be able to unbolt them and get it out. Are they any heavier than standard rims, I expect they would be by a small amount. If anyone knows anything about them, let me know. Thanks in advance.

Catbutt,

I did it on my project truck and it works greattttt!!!!! There is a lot less drag on the steering.


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RE: Official HPI MT2 Thread - 8/31/2007 6:18 AM   
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RE: Official HPI MT2 Thread - 8/31/2007 3:31 PM   
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I've had my MT2 for 2 years now and for some reason it runs at 420 degrees F and I richen it until it dies. Does this mean the motors on its way out and what should I do to fix it.


Bud,

It sounds like you have an air leak. Air leaking in around your carb or your back plate, running that hot for 2 yrs now is not a good thing. What I do to find an air leak, I take the motor off of the chassis and take some soapy water (Dawn works good) and put a little around the carb (With air filter off) then I blow in to the carb opening, and listen for bubbling, if you hear bubbling you have an air leak around the carb and that is why you can not get the temp to go down, do this to the back plate and the rest of the motor. I am sure some of the other guys on this sight may have more insight than I do, but this is one trick I use.


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RE: Official HPI MT2 Thread - 8/31/2007 6:31 PM   
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I've had my MT2 for 2 years now and for some reason it runs at 420 degrees F and I richen it until it dies. Does this mean the motors on its way out and what should I do to fix it.



What engine and how many gallons have you run through it?

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RE: Official HPI MT2 Thread - 8/31/2007 6:33 PM   
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i now need a new clutch bell is it worth putting a 13t back on or go for a higher tooth one thanx. if only they used decent metal gears in the first place



Is it the RTR and still stock? If so to change CB size you will have to all so get engine mounts. If you do change get the HPI Race CB and up grade the bearings as it will last MUCH longer then the poor RTR CB.

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RE: Official HPI MT2 Thread - 8/31/2007 6:34 PM   
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got diffs back today and dont think they will last long they said they were shimmed up but it does not look like it and they even put some of the screws back in the wrong place and these guys are supposed to be profesional


This is why I am the only one that works on my stuff. I would have had them send me the parts and done it myself!

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RE: Official HPI MT2 Thread - 8/31/2007 6:37 PM   
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he's talking about drilling holes in the tires in the tread to let the water,muck,gunk out of the tires.....I have a set of beadlocks on my Monster Truck and they really aren't much heavier than stock...maybe a few grams thats it...



Any rotating weight is a big HP eater. If just bashing no big deal but if you race could be a few seconds per lap. On my race Savage I run both light tires and rims for this reason.

I do not drill holes in my tires I have a punch for this.

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RE: Official HPI MT2 Thread - 8/31/2007 6:42 PM   
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the problem just started its a used truck I've put about 1/2 gallon thru.. so far


Have you done anything to it right before you start having this problem? Is your wheel bearing OK? Is your diff OK? Is it just one side you have the problem with or both?

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RE: Official HPI MT2 Thread - 8/31/2007 7:26 PM   
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Status: offline 		take apart the back end and tighten everything and check everything your self.. if there still is a problem then send a complaint to hpi... might be some faulty in the parts

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RE: Official HPI MT2 Thread - 8/31/2007 9:27 PM   
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RE: Official HPI MT2 Thread - 9/1/2007 4:54 AM   
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