Originally Posted by
MartinB
Folks
Had my first club race with my new used NT48. Handles well but I am having clutch issues. I have one of Ryan's Worlds engines that is a bit tight.
Using a Losi clutch. Clutch nut loosened and ate the collet.
Have to use a heat gun to warm engine even in AZ so the OFNA starter box will turn the motor over.
Any thoughts as to the cause and cure?
I do use set up Locktite and a fair amount of hand strength.
Is the Tekno clutch better? Or just really tighten the clutch nut?
Thank you
MartinB,
I don't personally have any experience with that engine or clutch that you have, but I would just say that as long as you are using the collet that comes with the Losi clutch, and the crank on the motor and the "seat" of the actual clutch flywheel (where the collet sits) is not damaged or "spun" in any way, you should not have any issues.
If I was in your shoes, and still have the original Tekno clutch from the box, I would throw that in (maybe less down time and no need to buy any new Losi clutch parts)...using 100% components of the Tekno clutch (especially the collet).
From what I see, the Tekno clutch and Losi clutch are quite similar, so I don't think you will notice a major performance changes.
If the engine is that tight (how new is it?), I would definitely continue to pre-heat it...
I hope this helps.
