HELP! slipper clutch
07-25-2009, 05:14 PM
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HELP! slipper clutch
i was wondering whats the proper way to tighten the slipper clutch on a t-maxx 2.5 i dont want to over tighten it and i dont want it to be lose and slip while driving. Thanks.
07-25-2009, 07:03 PM
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RE: HELP! slipper clutch
tighten it down all they way then back off 3 full turns. from there you should be safe to make adjustments. to tighten or loosen to your preference
07-26-2009, 07:50 AM
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RE: HELP! slipper clutch
Wow, ya'll run your slippers really loose. I set all of mine to full tight and back off 1/4 to 1/2 turn total. Anything looser and I wear out slipper pegs too fast and have pretty poor hook-up.
Really the only thing running "too tight" will do is increase the possibilty of breaking things like drive shafts, dogbones, etc. Even a fully tight slipper will not, in and of itself, cause anything to be damaged unless you are just driving, jumping and landing all the time at WOT.
Really the only thing running "too tight" will do is increase the possibilty of breaking things like drive shafts, dogbones, etc. Even a fully tight slipper will not, in and of itself, cause anything to be damaged unless you are just driving, jumping and landing all the time at WOT.
07-26-2009, 06:45 PM
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RE: HELP! slipper clutch
The slipper clutch is intended as a strain relief between the drive train and the engine. Jumping and coming down wide open throttle can twist axles and damage gear teeth.
I run the slipper tightened down tight and drive accordingly. When an axle breaks[rare] or I loose the spur gear, Its my fault.
I prefer the hard launch of a non slipping clutch more than the worry of breaking something.
I run the slipper tightened down tight and drive accordingly. When an axle breaks[rare] or I loose the spur gear, Its my fault.
I prefer the hard launch of a non slipping clutch more than the worry of breaking something.
07-27-2009, 04:51 AM
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RE: HELP! slipper clutch
[quote]ORIGINAL: DaveG55
Wow, ya'll run your slippers really loose. I set all of mine to full tight and back off 1/4 to 1/2 turn total. Anything looser and I wear out slipper pegs too fast and have pretty poor hook-up.
Myself included
