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Old 11-03-2016, 09:34 PM
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Greetings guys, question, what are the signs of my Slash having a shortage? How can I tell if it's a shortage and not something else? Thanks fellas.
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A shortage of what......speed, power, run time,,,?

Or are you trying to say electrical short ?
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I believe electrical, everything is fine up to hitting the throttle, I hit the throttle it takes off, then, nothing, my motor is running, fan is on, but the truck will not move, I have to even disconnect the battery from the ESC to shut it off. I have the low ⚡voltage for LIPO set up correctly, when I do my voltage reading It gives me a proper reading, I'm even wondering if it could be the connectors. Thank you.
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If the motor is running and the car isn't moving then it's a mechanical problem. Slipper clutch, loose pinion, stripped gears, etc...
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I recently added an Eliminator Slipper Clutch and replaced the spur gear.
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Again, If the motor is running/ turning and the vehicle isn't moving then something mechanical is wrong

Is the spur gear turning when the motor is running/turning?

If so then the slipper clutch may be too loose, or there are trans/diff issues.

If it's not turning then the motor pinion could be loose.

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