Hi Matt. Did this happen on the first tank? You shouldn't start to tune until the 2 or 3rd tank if it runs. Please read the posts in this thread.[link]http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_4207842/tm.htm[/link] The Clutch springs are a weakness on the Redcat and Ehroof has posted the better spring for the job many times. Read the posts on the link then ask questions Welcome to the Forum.