So the 3S Typhon was enough to get me itching for a 6S... Picked up a mostly loaded 1/8 Kraton EXB.
Great condition and built with the following:
I originally thinking of going the TP route, but I'll use up this setup as much as I can and learn off of it. Luckily had two SMC 3S hardcases so that will hold me through for awhile.
Noticed pulling it out that the dog bones between the diffs were rotating in opposite directions, found that the rear was installed backwards:
Easy fix, took it out for a quick rip today and was happy, didn't quite get it full speed, but sent it a handful of times off my homemade ramp. This thing is made to jump, I'm excited to take it to a skate park to see what it can do.
Did notice that there was significant clicking under braking or near full throttle and decided to pull apart all the diffs:
Rear was missing the diff gasket so it was mostly empty and rather dry. I had checked the slop before tearing these apart and they seemed tight enough, front had a bit of play. All the gears look good through, center was black in color as was the front.
Getting new gaskets and o-rings and new fluid to bring these back up to snuff. Will get some shims too so I can make sure they aren't moving around too much.
Would you shim the spiral/spur gear side after it is filled or test it before filling to get a rough idea of the shims needed?
Great condition and built with the following:
- HW Max 6 ESC
- HW 4985 1650kV Motor
- Ecopower WP110T
- RPM skid plate
- WTF Fans 2x
I originally thinking of going the TP route, but I'll use up this setup as much as I can and learn off of it. Luckily had two SMC 3S hardcases so that will hold me through for awhile.
Noticed pulling it out that the dog bones between the diffs were rotating in opposite directions, found that the rear was installed backwards:
Easy fix, took it out for a quick rip today and was happy, didn't quite get it full speed, but sent it a handful of times off my homemade ramp. This thing is made to jump, I'm excited to take it to a skate park to see what it can do.
Did notice that there was significant clicking under braking or near full throttle and decided to pull apart all the diffs:
Rear was missing the diff gasket so it was mostly empty and rather dry. I had checked the slop before tearing these apart and they seemed tight enough, front had a bit of play. All the gears look good through, center was black in color as was the front.
Getting new gaskets and o-rings and new fluid to bring these back up to snuff. Will get some shims too so I can make sure they aren't moving around too much.
Would you shim the spiral/spur gear side after it is filled or test it before filling to get a rough idea of the shims needed?