TMaxx tranny teardown
01-25-2006, 08:21 PM
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TMaxx tranny teardown
My TMaxx (.15 pro version) is ready for a transmission teardown. It's been through quite a few gallons of fuel. Unlike when it was new the tranny doesn't spin freely for long.
During the teardown is there anything I should look for, such as loaded springs and such that could uncoil and fly across the room? Should I consider anything else while it's apart? I'm going to install the FOC while I'm there.
During the teardown is there anything I should look for, such as loaded springs and such that could uncoil and fly across the room? Should I consider anything else while it's apart? I'm going to install the FOC while I'm there.
01-25-2006, 08:46 PM
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RE: TMaxx tranny teardown
Yea its not to bad,,If you lost your instructions,heres a exploded view of the tranny.
Just remember to put all parts back in that came out,I remember I took mine all apart and forgot to put this lil plastic spacer sleeve thing,,it was melting gears like no tomorrow,,then I seen what was wrong and it was all good since.
http://www.wheelspinmodels.co.uk/par.../tmxtranny.htm
Just remember to put all parts back in that came out,I remember I took mine all apart and forgot to put this lil plastic spacer sleeve thing,,it was melting gears like no tomorrow,,then I seen what was wrong and it was all good since.
http://www.wheelspinmodels.co.uk/par.../tmxtranny.htm
01-25-2006, 08:57 PM
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RE: TMaxx tranny teardown
Thanks guys. Planning to begin tomorrow. And I'll look out for that "lil plastic spacer sleeve thing" that melts gears!
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RE: TMaxx tranny teardown
It's not bad in there at all just take your time and note how everything comes apart. Be careful when taking the screws that hold the tranny to the chassis in and out. It's real easy to strip them out.
While you're in there be sure to check the owb in the first gear. If it slips even the tinyest bit when you spin it by hand go ahead and replace it.
Also. why the FOC? Have you considered the "no buck/constant engagement" mod? I like having reverse but hated the jerky take off of the stock T-Maxx tranny. Here's a link for you if you've not heard of it or wonder about it at all.
http://monster.traxxas.com/showthrea...hreadid=268460
When you put it back togeather be sure all the parts are clean and dry and use no lube at all when you reassemble it. And again, be careful with the chassis mounting screws.
While you're in there be sure to check the owb in the first gear. If it slips even the tinyest bit when you spin it by hand go ahead and replace it.
Also. why the FOC? Have you considered the "no buck/constant engagement" mod? I like having reverse but hated the jerky take off of the stock T-Maxx tranny. Here's a link for you if you've not heard of it or wonder about it at all.
http://monster.traxxas.com/showthrea...hreadid=268460
When you put it back togeather be sure all the parts are clean and dry and use no lube at all when you reassemble it. And again, be careful with the chassis mounting screws.
