Clutch for an O.S .18?
 

Hello does anybody know if there is a clutch that will fit on an O.S .18 CVR-MX?
I am building a boat an I would love to have a clutch instead of direct drive.


Thanks.

RE: Clutch for an O.S .18?
 

There are 2 of them that I know of that may work, Traxxas and Mega-Tech.

RE: Clutch for an O.S .18?
 

ok, where could I order one of those?

RE: Clutch for an O.S .18?
 

Usually the Traxxas can be gotten at an area Hobby Shop, the Mega-Tech might be harder to get. Take your engine along to make sure that it will work. What you'll be looking for is the one for the Nitro-Vee.
I'm not a personal fan of them but if that's what you really want, go for it. One reason why is that people forget that you have to keep water running through the head. Owners of clutch equipped boats want to play stop and go on the water.

RE: Clutch for an O.S .18?
 

Yah, I just wanted to be able to have the boat idle for a couple seconds.

RE: Clutch for an O.S .18?
 

Their best use is for safely starting and launching the boat to prevent the spinning prop from cutting into anything. The downside is that most are made for solid propshafts, not a flex cable setup.

RE: Clutch for an O.S .18?
 

Wewll i wilbe running It with solid shaft. do u think i willl lose any power from the clutch slipping.

RE: Clutch for an O.S .18?
 

I personally haven't messed with any clutched boats but I know that water and clutches don't seem to get along too well.