Bass Turd

Just wondering what my castle 5700 should sound like NOT under load, just turning both wheels by hand. To me, it sounds gritty. It doesn't FEEL gritty, but sounds like there are no bearings. I am only comparing this to my novak 7.5 motor. It runs fine (a little warm in my slash, as people have warned!) but am concerned slightly. Thanks guys!

TRXRustler33

Are you sure it is not in the tranny or maybe the bearings in the tranny and or motor could use some lube.

JBraga

sounds like your diff...You need to shim it if you haven't already...

Onetrade

iTrader: (14)

I just had a weird grinding sound and thought it was my motor, it was because my pinion and spur were a little too tight which caused the weird annoying grinding sound. It sounded like it was coming from my motor though.

Bass Turd

Well, I checked the diff, no play. I checked the spur, not rubbing. So, I removed the motor and the sound is coming from what sounds like pinion side bearing. It is a slight squeaky, very fine sandpaper rubbing sound. High pitched. Not what I would expect from a bearing. Now, this could still be perfectly normal, but is very different from my other motors. It seems to run fine. Any ideas? I will bring it by my hobby shop tomorrow, the owner uses castle motors. Otherwise, how is Castle service? Thanks again.

Pimpin

iTrader: (32)

my 5700 in my slash is a tad bit nosier than i would hope too.

sLaSh It UPP

iTrader: (1)

maybe you need you lub your bearings in the motor then it should good as new

Bass Turd

I am trying to get to the bearings, but can get the can open! I've taken out the 6 screws...now what? Help!

$Tmoney$

iTrader: (28)

lube them from the outside

Bass Turd

Well, I tried lubing them from the outside, then called castle. They said the motor was never intended to be opened...ever. News to me. They are sending me a new one, and I will ship mine upon arrival. They seem to be a great company. Thanks for all your help.