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Old 02-14-2015, 06:02 AM
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I have a 1/8 nitro buggy I have just installed and broken in a new motor. The first time I tried to operate it after doing a general tuning I noticed sparks coming from the clutch bell area. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to fix this problem
Old 02-14-2015, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by acemk4
I have a 1/8 nitro buggy I have just installed and broken in a new motor. The first time I tried to operate it after doing a general tuning I noticed sparks coming from the clutch bell area. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to fix this problem
It sounds like you got metal to metal contact!..Best thing to do is see whats rubbing.You might need to purchase
a clutch shim kit,an shim the clutch bell off the clutch nut...
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I found what the problem was yesterday at a race it was the fact the the motor was not adjust right it was to loose against my spur gear

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