Originally Posted by
MantisWorx
i am still not understanding the idler gear issue and why its not consistent??? i am still on my original with over 1000 laps!! had the tranny apart a few days ago and it still looks brand new. i agree that the slipper simply must not be set right as its is the only thing that makes sense to me. Sourdiesal has spit out two in the last two weeks, i know for sure the slipper was set right on the first one cus i set it? still think AE changed matl spec along the line.
Here's another thought. Wobbly top shaft? I've only blown 2 idlers in more than 10 years of racing AE cars, and both were top related (bearings). Wondering maybe if the pin doesn't get centered properly, can it cause enough wobble to take out the idler? Just a thought, since I haven't had time to pin mine yet.
Marcus, they are racing at Mike's on Friday. Ronhoto finally broke his Losi out there this Sat, TQ and win, not sure if he's going Friday. I TQ'd and won at Katy Sunday. Like the truck, but it's probably only 80% of where I'd like it to be. Don't think I would have had anything for Wipf, but he didn't run SC. He was quicker when were practicing with the SC's. Mine was more consistent, but I don't think it would have been enough. For a first race with it, not too bad, I need to find some TnT time. Doubt I can make Friday, but I bet Smiley is there. Just make sure it's a 10 minute race and you're golden LOL.