Anyone own a Warhead?
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Don't post much here, but I read daily. I have an original Warhead. Still a work in progress. It is my first nitro, so I have learned a lot. Anyway, one thing I have been having trouble keeping right is I can't get the shocks to stop springing leaks. I have rebuilt them all twice, and after a while of running some start leaking again. Usually only two or three start leaking. I have not kept track to see if it is the same ones though. Everything looked good when I would put them together, no burrs on the shafts or anything like that. Anyone else have any problems with theirs leaking? What have you done to fix the leaking if it was a recurring problem? Has anyone used a different shock on the truck and had better luck? Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
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I have a couple of shocks that slowly leak out oil but I just open them up from time to time and top them off with some fresh shock oil.
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Ok I just noticed that my wh is not shifting gears(at least I dont think so) Maybe it never did, my hearing is not to good sometimes. I had my lhs owner put in my forward only shaft he assured me he did everything right but who knows?Could he of done something wrong? Also when I look through the little hole to try to find the shift adjust I cant find the set screw. I see the one for the reverse adjuster and the spot where I think the shift adjust goes but I cant see the screw. So if any one has any Idea why I dont have 2nd gear let me know.
Ok I just noticed that my wh is not shifting gears(at least I dont think so) Maybe it never did, my hearing is not to good sometimes. I had my lhs owner put in my forward only shaft he assured me he did everything right but who knows?Could he of done something wrong? Also when I look through the little hole to try to find the shift adjust I cant find the set screw. I see the one for the reverse adjuster and the spot where I think the shift adjust goes but I cant see the screw. So if any one has any Idea why I dont have 2nd gear let me know.
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Don't post much here, but I read daily. I have an original Warhead. Still a work in progress. It is my first nitro, so I have learned a lot. Anyway, one thing I have been having trouble keeping right is I can't get the shocks to stop springing leaks. I have rebuilt them all twice, and after a while of running some start leaking again. Usually only two or three start leaking. I have not kept track to see if it is the same ones though. Everything looked good when I would put them together, no burrs on the shafts or anything like that. Anyone else have any problems with theirs leaking? What have you done to fix the leaking if it was a recurring problem? Has anyone used a different shock on the truck and had better luck? Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
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Don't post much here, but I read daily. I have an original Warhead. Still a work in progress. It is my first nitro, so I have learned a lot. Anyway, one thing I have been having trouble keeping right is I can't get the shocks to stop springing leaks. I have rebuilt them all twice, and after a while of running some start leaking again. Usually only two or three start leaking. I have not kept track to see if it is the same ones though. Everything looked good when I would put them together, no burrs on the shafts or anything like that. Anyone else have any problems with theirs leaking? What have you done to fix the leaking if it was a recurring problem? Has anyone used a different shock on the truck and had better luck? Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
Steve
did u try changing the shock seal and piston kit and o-ring?? it's pretty cheap way to go before getting new set..
i'm really want those piggyback shocks made by either imex, integy and cen....one of these days i'l get it.
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HELP
Ok I just noticed that my wh is not shifting gears(at least I dont think so) Maybe it never did, my hearing is not to good sometimes. I had my lhs owner put in my forward only shaft he assured me he did everything right but who knows?Could he of done something wrong? Also when I look through the little hole to try to find the shift adjust I cant find the set screw. I see the one for the reverse adjuster and the spot where I think the shift adjust goes but I cant see the screw. So if any one has any Idea why I dont have 2nd gear let me know.
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Ok I just noticed that my wh is not shifting gears(at least I dont think so) Maybe it never did, my hearing is not to good sometimes. I had my lhs owner put in my forward only shaft he assured me he did everything right but who knows?Could he of done something wrong? Also when I look through the little hole to try to find the shift adjust I cant find the set screw. I see the one for the reverse adjuster and the spot where I think the shift adjust goes but I cant see the screw. So if any one has any Idea why I dont have 2nd gear let me know.
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Ok I just noticed that my wh is not shifting gears(at least I dont think so) Maybe it never did, my hearing is not to good sometimes. I had my lhs owner put in my forward only shaft he assured me he did everything right but who knows?Could he of done something wrong? Also when I look through the little hole to try to find the shift adjust I cant find the set screw. I see the one for the reverse adjuster and the spot where I think the shift adjust goes but I cant see the screw. So if any one has any Idea why I dont have 2nd gear let me know.
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Ok I just noticed that my wh is not shifting gears(at least I dont think so) Maybe it never did, my hearing is not to good sometimes. I had my lhs owner put in my forward only shaft he assured me he did everything right but who knows?Could he of done something wrong? Also when I look through the little hole to try to find the shift adjust I cant find the set screw. I see the one for the reverse adjuster and the spot where I think the shift adjust goes but I cant see the screw. So if any one has any Idea why I dont have 2nd gear let me know.
oooppss! hope the lhs didn't put the clutch in reverse when putting it back,, btw, check the manual for better orientation of inside the tranny,,there's two allen screw inside, the one is bigger that go on a straight way the other one is smaller and slanting, the small one is what u need to adjust, to shift it sooner it needs to adjust by turning counterclockwise just like loosening...i used flashlight sometimes to see it...
to find the screw btw, while looking at the hole try to spin the spur gear until u hit the slot then hold the spur gear while rolling the truck forward in a very slow movement until u see the small screw in a slanting orientation, then starting adjusting...
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Ok I just noticed that my wh is not shifting gears(at least I dont think so) Maybe it never did, my hearing is not to good sometimes. I had my lhs owner put in my forward only shaft he assured me he did everything right but who knows?Could he of done something wrong? Also when I look through the little hole to try to find the shift adjust I cant find the set screw. I see the one for the reverse adjuster and the spot where I think the shift adjust goes but I cant see the screw. So if any one has any Idea why I dont have 2nd gear let me know.
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Ok I just noticed that my wh is not shifting gears(at least I dont think so) Maybe it never did, my hearing is not to good sometimes. I had my lhs owner put in my forward only shaft he assured me he did everything right but who knows?Could he of done something wrong? Also when I look through the little hole to try to find the shift adjust I cant find the set screw. I see the one for the reverse adjuster and the spot where I think the shift adjust goes but I cant see the screw. So if any one has any Idea why I dont have 2nd gear let me know.
I installed a forward only shaft in my WH also, and now can't fine the shift adjust screw either. The output shaft is now locked and you can't rotate it to find the shift screw like the manual says. So come on guys what's wrong with our setups???? Please help!
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02-18-2008, 08:23 PM
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Yeah. I did all that twice on all the shocks. I had found a set of shocks from another truck that I think would fit, but I can't remember what they were for. Maybe I will just rebuild the leaky ones again and see if they will quit leaking. Thanks for the replies.
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I have taken apart and replace the oneway bearing and the shaft. Make sure you read the directions for the FOC conversion. It is possible to put the two speed gear back together wrong. There is a small raised edge on the shifter and it can be put in backwards. The lip has to go on first for the two speed clutch. I would suggest taking the tranny apart and rechecking the work.
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HELP
Ok I just noticed that my wh is not shifting gears(at least I dont think so) Maybe it never did, my hearing is not to good sometimes. I had my lhs owner put in my forward only shaft he assured me he did everything right but who knows?Could he of done something wrong? Also when I look through the little hole to try to find the shift adjust I cant find the set screw. I see the one for the reverse adjuster and the spot where I think the shift adjust goes but I cant see the screw. So if any one has any Idea why I dont have 2nd gear let me know.
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Ok I just noticed that my wh is not shifting gears(at least I dont think so) Maybe it never did, my hearing is not to good sometimes. I had my lhs owner put in my forward only shaft he assured me he did everything right but who knows?Could he of done something wrong? Also when I look through the little hole to try to find the shift adjust I cant find the set screw. I see the one for the reverse adjuster and the spot where I think the shift adjust goes but I cant see the screw. So if any one has any Idea why I dont have 2nd gear let me know.
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I have taken apart and replace the oneway bearing and the shaft. Make sure you read the directions for the FOC conversion. It is possible to put the two speed gear back together wrong. There is a small raised edge on the shifter and it can be put in backwards. The lip has to go on first for the two speed clutch. I would suggest taking the tranny apart and rechecking the work.
I have taken apart and replace the oneway bearing and the shaft. Make sure you read the directions for the FOC conversion. It is possible to put the two speed gear back together wrong. There is a small raised edge on the shifter and it can be put in backwards. The lip has to go on first for the two speed clutch. I would suggest taking the tranny apart and rechecking the work.
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Wavewaker, any idea if Integy MSR8 for Tmaxx would work??? Those are the only ones I think might work. Any other ideas???? I also want to change the stock shocks!
did u try changing the shock seal and piston kit and o-ring?? it's pretty cheap way to go before getting new set..
i'm really want those piggyback shocks made by either imex, integy and cen....one of these days i'l get it.
Wavewaker, any idea if Integy MSR8 for Tmaxx would work??? Those are the only ones I think might work. Any other ideas???? I also want to change the stock shocks!
ORIGINAL: fordaholic72
Don't post much here, but I read daily. I have an original Warhead. Still a work in progress. It is my first nitro, so I have learned a lot. Anyway, one thing I have been having trouble keeping right is I can't get the shocks to stop springing leaks. I have rebuilt them all twice, and after a while of running some start leaking again. Usually only two or three start leaking. I have not kept track to see if it is the same ones though. Everything looked good when I would put them together, no burrs on the shafts or anything like that. Anyone else have any problems with theirs leaking? What have you done to fix the leaking if it was a recurring problem? Has anyone used a different shock on the truck and had better luck? Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
Steve
Don't post much here, but I read daily. I have an original Warhead. Still a work in progress. It is my first nitro, so I have learned a lot. Anyway, one thing I have been having trouble keeping right is I can't get the shocks to stop springing leaks. I have rebuilt them all twice, and after a while of running some start leaking again. Usually only two or three start leaking. I have not kept track to see if it is the same ones though. Everything looked good when I would put them together, no burrs on the shafts or anything like that. Anyone else have any problems with theirs leaking? What have you done to fix the leaking if it was a recurring problem? Has anyone used a different shock on the truck and had better luck? Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
Steve
did u try changing the shock seal and piston kit and o-ring?? it's pretty cheap way to go before getting new set..
i'm really want those piggyback shocks made by either imex, integy and cen....one of these days i'l get it.
02-19-2008, 09:58 AM
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My advice is to stay away from anything Integy makes. I had the piggybacks on my Jato and some alum parts and they were just junk. The piggybacks did nothing but leak and performed very poorly, and the alum bent at will on small jumps.
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yes stay away. some stuff is ok if you want looks but my bud son got the piggybacks for his savage and kept bending the shock shaft.
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well it's around 10:30 am and around 43 deg. so it's time to run my warhead for the 1st time with all the mods i have done. nothing crazy just the foc, aluminum steering, racing steering kit, aluminum diff cups and pack the diff in hpi heavy duty grease. i also shim the diff with one of ofnas shim washers. it helps keeo the orings tight and to stop leaking. plus i have the k4.6 hpi engine in with the roto start. i will let you guys now how it goes if it does go. wish me luck.
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directions? what directions? The FOC only came with one piece of paper and that was just an exploded parts view. Are directions somewhere? Damit I should of done it my self so I know wht to look for.
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I have taken apart and replace the oneway bearing and the shaft. Make sure you read the directions for the FOC conversion. It is possible to put the two speed gear back together wrong. There is a small raised edge on the shifter and it can be put in backwards. The lip has to go on first for the two speed clutch. I would suggest taking the tranny apart and rechecking the work.
I have taken apart and replace the oneway bearing and the shaft. Make sure you read the directions for the FOC conversion. It is possible to put the two speed gear back together wrong. There is a small raised edge on the shifter and it can be put in backwards. The lip has to go on first for the two speed clutch. I would suggest taking the tranny apart and rechecking the work.
http://www.duratrax.com/pdf/index.html
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Well I took my truck out yesterday to test out my mods.
Axial 32
Aluminum clutch shoes
Ht exhaust
Aftershock tires
metal spur gear and hardened clutch bell
The thing went like a rocket even though it was only 2 degrees C out. Can't wait for warmer weather so I can stay out longer.[>:]
Axial 32
Aluminum clutch shoes
Ht exhaust
Aftershock tires
metal spur gear and hardened clutch bell
The thing went like a rocket even though it was only 2 degrees C out. Can't wait for warmer weather so I can stay out longer.[>:]
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i had that .32 in my savage and it was realy nice. so how do you like it in the warhead. will it pull the front wheels off the ground. how about the power does it take off hard or give more top end. if i don't like the hpi engine in the WH i might put one of those in.
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Well I took my truck out yesterday to test out my mods.
Axial 32
Aluminum clutch shoes
Ht exhaust
Aftershock tires
metal spur gear and hardened clutch bell
The thing went like a rocket even though it was only 2 degrees C out. Can't wait for warmer weather so I can stay out longer.[>:]
Well I took my truck out yesterday to test out my mods.
Axial 32
Aluminum clutch shoes
Ht exhaust
Aftershock tires
metal spur gear and hardened clutch bell
The thing went like a rocket even though it was only 2 degrees C out. Can't wait for warmer weather so I can stay out longer.[>:]
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so i see Towers is having a close out sale on these for 300, is this truck worth it? CAn it handle some bashing in stock form? At school and i have not had the time to look threw all the pages on this truck. I have been trying to save for a Terror but this has more and a better engine for the same price as long as towers still stocks parts....
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so i see Towers is having a close out sale on these for 300, is this truck worth it? CAn it handle some bashing in stock form? At school and i have not had the time to look threw all the pages on this truck. I have been trying to save for a Terror but this has more and a better engine for the same price as long as towers still stocks parts....
so i see Towers is having a close out sale on these for 300, is this truck worth it? CAn it handle some bashing in stock form? At school and i have not had the time to look threw all the pages on this truck. I have been trying to save for a Terror but this has more and a better engine for the same price as long as towers still stocks parts....
I'm pretty sure that the Warhead parts will be the same as the new truck they're releasing later this month:
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...I=LXTXF6**&P=7
They look exactly the same, but we'll get a better idea when the parts list is released.
As far as the Warhead goes with bashing.. I've dropped it from some pretty steep slopes (12 feet or so) and the only thing I've broken was the engine mount. The Super Tigre engine that it comes with, however, is basically trash. I still have it in mine and I do nothing but complain about how hard it is to keep in tune. It'll be replaced as soon as I get a little more income!