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Old 02-25-2012, 02:41 AM   #1
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I just got my zno diff plates today. When I tore down the axles, I found this. The threaded pins, holding the diff cups onto the shaft, had sheared off just below the threads. Both sides. I was able to unscrew the threaded portion. But the unthreaded portion still had just enough lip left that they wouldn`t slide out. I had to hammer them out with some difficulty. I think with the amount of power I`m working into this thing, I`m going to have to work out a stronger option.



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Old 02-25-2012, 06:27 AM   #2
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It shows you're really trying!
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Old 02-25-2012, 07:30 AM   #3
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I also had that problem with 540 motors and 3s lipo I drilled them out to the next size and thredded both holes and put regular screws in works good
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Old 02-25-2012, 09:26 AM   #4
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I also had that problem with 540 motors and 3s lipo I drilled them out to the next size and thredded both holes and put regular screws in works good
Thats a really good idea. Thanks! awwwe shucks. That means I gotta buy a tap now.
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Old 02-25-2012, 07:21 PM   #5
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Hey thats the same thing that happened to mine it striped so the back wheels wouldnt spin , but luckily i had two trucks so i took it off the other one. But then the next day the front broke so now i still have to replace the front.
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Old 02-25-2012, 09:48 PM   #6
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Yep! just went through that myself. I pressed a pin in mine. I have an assortment at work so it worked out well for a fix.
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Old 02-25-2012, 10:40 PM   #7
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I like the idea of threading it all the way through. I'd like to get as much slop out of the drive line as I can. I get enough just from the dogbone system. The more surface contact on that pin, the stronger, and the better!

I'm chasing some slipping somwhere in that axle still. spur pin and plate are perfect. Pinion gear is holding and meshed. I Can't have stripped these METAL gears, can I? Find out in an hour or so.
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Old 02-26-2012, 10:38 AM   #8
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Dude your awesome. You break everything right before I do so all I have to do is look back through your posts for the fix!
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Old 02-26-2012, 02:01 PM   #9
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Dude your awesome. You break everything right before I do so all I have to do is look back through your posts for the fix!

Well then;
I REGRET TO INFORM YOU THAT YOU NEED A NEW ESC!!!

Last night I let the magic SMOKE out. I was chasing down the slipping in my front axle. So I had a 2s lipo plugged into it, while the axle was apart, so I could check the gears. All of a sudden, the esc smoked, and throttle went full, until I unplugged the battery. Now it happens everytime the battery is plugged in.
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Old 02-26-2012, 04:35 PM   #10
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Oh I beat you on that one when I went to a gt3b and dual esc. Have fun shopping for a new one or two. I like my dual esc digs!
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Old 02-26-2012, 07:14 PM   #11
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Yup glad u guys are doing the legwork on the breakages...its only a matter of time for me running 3s lipos now...thx guys!
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Old 02-26-2012, 08:55 PM   #12
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Lol I'm in on esc taking a dump. Got my Redcat completly back together tonight and the escape cuts off randomly. Takes a good whack to get it to start again.
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Old 02-26-2012, 11:25 PM   #13
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Oh I beat you on that one when I went to a gt3b and dual esc. Have fun shopping for a new one or two. I like my dual esc digs!

What esc's are you running? I'm looking through stats right now. How is your slow-speed-throttle curve? I think thats going to decide how much $$$ I'm dropping on speed controls
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Old 02-27-2012, 07:19 AM   #14
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I put a outcry dual esc on my gmade buggy n it worked great for the 3 minutes it ran lol. I just picked up another one from a member in the classifieds for 40 bucks to put in my Redcat.
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Old 02-27-2012, 10:23 AM   #15
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I put a outcry dual esc on my gmade buggy n it worked great for the 3 minutes it ran lol. I just picked up another one from a member in the classifieds for 40 bucks to put in my Redcat.
Damn you. I was talking to him about that last night. You snaked it from me! That was 5am where I live. I shoulda got up earlier
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Old 02-27-2012, 01:30 PM   #16
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20.00 ebay puppies. can't complain, but haven't played with them much.
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Well then;
I REGRET TO INFORM YOU THAT YOU NEED A NEW ESC!!!

Last night I let the magic SMOKE out. I was chasing down the slipping in my front axle. So I had a 2s lipo plugged into it, while the axle was apart, so I could check the gears. All of a sudden, the esc smoked, and throttle went full, until I unplugged the battery. Now it happens everytime the battery is plugged in.
:l mao:
I don't care who you are, that's funny right there!
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Old 02-27-2012, 09:57 PM   #18
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Damn you. I was talking to him about that last night. You snaked it from me! That was 5am where I live. I shoulda got up earlier
Lmao my bad. Early bird gets the worm >
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