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Old 12-10-2007, 02:38 AM
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my maxx is making a squeeling noise... i replaced the clutch bearings and bell... still noise.... i replaces clutch shoes cause the spring was rubbing bell... still noise... ?? what could it be?? i tightened up the slipper clutch and didnt help.... thanks
Old 12-10-2007, 04:20 AM
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Default RE: tmaxx noise? plx help

sounds like you might have a bad bearing in the tranny
Old 12-10-2007, 05:06 AM
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i had this problem as well every time i put my engine back in my maxx it would make a high squelling sound it wentaway after a while but i replaced the exhaust and it went it was the exhatust was caching on the flywheel lol
Old 12-10-2007, 05:09 AM
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Seriously? I have never heard of that. good to know.
Old 12-10-2007, 08:10 PM
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Default RE: tmaxx noise? plx help

its not my exhaust, it may be the tranny though... what bearings usually go first? i have the foc btw... so i have a couple extra bearings i could use for temp fix cause im broke...
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Default RE: tmaxx noise? plx help

I don't know about "usually" but I just had the bearing on the inside of the input shaft go bad and wreak a bit of havok. I don;t remember if this was the truck that was squeeling, but the next time one of mine does that, I will try to find the problem before it gets worse. Live and learn.
Old 12-12-2007, 12:30 AM
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Default RE: tmaxx noise? plx help

i would like to put new grease or something in the newer bearings before i put them in, what is my options? a heavywieght oil? bearing grease on 1:1 cars? i have white spray grease also... i dont have any rc grease or oil .... so im kinda stuck....
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a drop or 2 of good bearing oil....grease will just fling off...
here ya go:
http://www.bocabearings.com/main1.as...d=13939&n=ROAD

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