Notorious Has anyone had this happen? 6S Notorious

[Rcoo7]

 

[Smilinbri]

No, but it appears there wasn't oil in the diff, or not enough. When is the last time it was serviced?

 

[Xjeepguy]

That’s really impressive! Total carnage. Looks like heat from a seized bearing, combined with a dry diff. A perfect storm.

 

[Rcoo7]

No, but it appears there wasn't oil in the diff, or not enough. When is the last time it was serviced?

It's brand new, only ran it 3 times

 

[Xjeepguy]

It's brand new, only ran it 3 times

That’s normal. I’ve had low to dry diffs from every manufacturer. My Xmaxx was about 25% full on front and rear, and the center diff was about 50%. Arrma is no different. That’s why I check diffs before I ever even charge the 1st battery.

 

[Greengaunja]

A small piece of duct tape and some wd-40 and good to go! SEND IT!

 

[Smilinbri]

It's brand new, only ran it 3 times

Yup, you gotta always check the diff oils when you get a new rig. Arrma is notorious (Pun intended ) for having little to no diff oil in em when shipped from the factory.

 

[lee82gx]

The good news is the plastic diff casing is probably the cheapest part in that subassembly, assuming you managed to retrieve all other metal parts...Anyway a complete diff can be had for ~$25 through Jennys.

I recommend a new Aluminium diff case ARA220050 as a cool upgrade / replacement as another alternative. You won't melt the aluminium diff case quite as soon.

 

[Smilinbri]

The good news is the plastic diff casing is probably the cheapest part in that subassembly, assuming you managed to retrieve all other metal parts...Anyway a complete diff can be had for ~$25 through Jennys.

I recommend a new Aluminium diff case ARA220050 as a cool upgrade / replacement as another alternative. You won't melt the aluminium diff case quite as soon.

Yea, def upgrade to metal diffs.

 

[Greengaunja]

If you haven't already, nows the time to bulletproof all 3 diffs. Although I highly it would have prevented you issue but it will extend the life of your diffs and teeth of your gears.

 

[Rcoo7]

Replaced center with ARA311118 had to it blew that gear out the side, not a clue what happen to it. Went with 30K rear 500k center 50k front. May end up lowering the weight in center. Got a feeling it will be on two wheels a lot.

Thanks everyone for your input.....

 

[332_RC]

Yes. Mine did that on 6s. Melted it just like that. I found someone on here said the center diff gets to 220° F because it takes the most torque & abuse. I went with arrma aluminum diff w 500k. Aluminum top clamp & aluminum side mount replaced all plastic. No problems since. I also did F&R aluminum diffs w 60k & 30k.