Limerick91

Hi all,

The slipper clutch (i think) on my B4 keeps slipping and screaming even when i don't apply that much throttle. I've tightened the spring all the way and yet it still screaches even when i apply half throttle from a stand still.
Im using an Xcelorin 6.5 motor but only a 7.2v stick pack.

I asked a guy in my LHS and he said it might be the diff thats slipping, although it is definately the sound of the slipper clutch that i can hear.
He mentioned it might be worth my while buying a diff rebuild kit.
Do you guys think it's worth doing this or could it be a slipper problem and therefore should i buy new slipper pads and a plate?

Thanks, sorry for the longwinded question

Rfury

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I would rebuild the diff. Make sure it is tight and that it isn't loosening as you run the car. Associated diffs are usually pretty good about staying tight but running mod would put a lot more wear on it than I would running 13.5.

sLaSh It UPP

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i think that you should change the diff

joelwhite

iTrader: (62)

If you can hear it,its normally the diff barking at ya.

JR007

The sliiper plates don't fail often. For a few $$ get new pads and try that.
First, take your pads out and give them a light scuff both sides on some high-grit sandpaper. Put it back in and tighten it to the 4 turns in the book. With the scuffed surface it should grab easily.
Diff's bark, they don't squeal. The slipper makes a cnisistent noise, where-as the diff slipping sounds like you're gear box is about to explode!

Limerick91

Well it certainly does sound like somethings about to explode!

Thanks all for your replies, guess ill try getting the diff rebuild kit then, see if that fixes the problem

OG RC 10T

iTrader: (41)

Thats the diff, when you do the rebuild use lock tite on the threads too. While its apart change the slipper pad any way.

porkey

iTrader: (1)

Also make sure that you put your diff in the right way in the gear box or it will losen. The diff screw should be on the same side as the slipper.

sLaSh It UPP

iTrader: (1)

this is another common sense thread

Limerick91

Common sense for who?

Some people aren't as amazingly great at fixing R/C cars as you are implying you are...