Spur gear - Tmaxx
05-18-2010, 09:39 PM
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Spur gear - Tmaxx
Hey, Ihave been having some problems with the spur gear on my tmaxx 2.5.
I replaced it but when I started my truck up it ran for about an hour, and then slipped. When it slipped I stopped immediattely, but the gear had already been stripped of its teeth. Im guessing that it is the alignment of the engine with the transmission, but im not sure how to align it perfectly. Is there some way to make sure that it is perfect and tight before running it?
Also, would it be a good idea to upgrade to a metal spur gear? im afraid that if I did it would damage more important and more expensive parts if it were to slip up. If anybody is familiar with my problem, help please!
Dan
I replaced it but when I started my truck up it ran for about an hour, and then slipped. When it slipped I stopped immediattely, but the gear had already been stripped of its teeth. Im guessing that it is the alignment of the engine with the transmission, but im not sure how to align it perfectly. Is there some way to make sure that it is perfect and tight before running it?
Also, would it be a good idea to upgrade to a metal spur gear? im afraid that if I did it would damage more important and more expensive parts if it were to slip up. If anybody is familiar with my problem, help please!
Dan
05-18-2010, 09:44 PM
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RE: Spur gear - Tmaxx
When setting the mesh... Cut a strip of white lined paper about 3/8" x 4". Roll it in between the spur and the bell... Set it tight and roll the paper out. To check it, cut a piece the same size and roll it through. You should see every ridge of the teeth, with no tears... After that, hold the clutch bell and wiggle the spur back n forth slowly to learn how the mesh is supposed to be. Just so you wont have to use the paper all the time... Some call it the amateur method, but hey it works...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgUiaczoYcI
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgUiaczoYcI
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RE: Spur gear - Tmaxx
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Hey, Ihave been having some problems with the spur gear on my tmaxx 2.5.
I replaced it but when I started my truck up it ran for about an hour, and then slipped. When it slipped I stopped immediattely, but the gear had already been stripped of its teeth. Im guessing that it is the alignment of the engine with the transmission, but im not sure how to align it perfectly. Is there some way to make sure that it is perfect and tight before running it?
Also, would it be a good idea to upgrade to a metal spur gear? im afraid that if I did it would damage more important and more expensive parts if it were to slip up. If anybody is familiar with my problem, help please!
Dan
Hey, Ihave been having some problems with the spur gear on my tmaxx 2.5.
I replaced it but when I started my truck up it ran for about an hour, and then slipped. When it slipped I stopped immediattely, but the gear had already been stripped of its teeth. Im guessing that it is the alignment of the engine with the transmission, but im not sure how to align it perfectly. Is there some way to make sure that it is perfect and tight before running it?
Also, would it be a good idea to upgrade to a metal spur gear? im afraid that if I did it would damage more important and more expensive parts if it were to slip up. If anybody is familiar with my problem, help please!
Dan
05-18-2010, 10:06 PM
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RE: Spur gear - Tmaxx
Hey man, thanks a lot. I especially appreciated the link to the vid on youtube. That is a great vid, and will help me a lot.
Ya, about the metal gear, I agree. Im not too upset about having to replace one gear, and its only a couple of bucks.
I was wondering, is it possible to line up the gear, and mesh it nicely, but have the engine crooked? Obviously Ican look at it and I will put it as straight as possible, but is there a better way to align it? Thanks for helping.
Dan
Ya, about the metal gear, I agree. Im not too upset about having to replace one gear, and its only a couple of bucks.
I was wondering, is it possible to line up the gear, and mesh it nicely, but have the engine crooked? Obviously Ican look at it and I will put it as straight as possible, but is there a better way to align it? Thanks for helping.
Dan
