Typhon Stupid question on front diff

[sxndrog18]

Hey guys I’m just servicing my Typhon for the first time and wondering whether this front diff is in correctly? Or should it be the other way around (gear teeth on left side). I lost the manual haha
Thanks for any feedback!

 

[The Bean]

The exploded views are available on the ARRMA website.

Spin the spur with your hand and see what direction the wheels spin.

 

[Mike'sGN-Kraton]

Your half way there!!! Flip it and stick it!!! LOL Mike

 

[Dan B.]

Dude, I’ve done the same thing twice. Rebuilt the diffs, popped ‘em in, powered up the rig, and wondered why all four wheels were spinning and it wasn’t going anywhere!

 

[sxndrog18]

Thanks fellas. What grease are y’all’s using? I use Silkolene RG2 Racing grease. If it’s good Enough for a motorcycle, it’s probably good enough for a Typhon haha

 

[The Bean]

What grease are y’all’s using?

Raw bacon

 

[sxndrog18]

Raw bacon

Nice. Turned ya diff into a meat grinder

 

[parcou]

Thanks fellas. What grease are y’all’s using? I use Silkolene RG2 Racing grease. If it’s good Enough for a motorcycle, it’s probably good enough for a Typhon haha

Red & Tacky works well and I use ASG Sil-Glyde brake lube, all I can get locally. I hear mixed comments on white lithium grease, so I avoid it.

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Hey guys I’m just servicing my Typhon for the first time and wondering whether this front diff is in correctly? Or should it be the other way around (gear teeth on left side). I lost the manual haha
Thanks for any feedback!

For this reason, I take so many pictures when taking a rig apart... pics saved me so many times. Or, I find a YT video on a diff service to see if I put it back in right, LOL

 

[sxndrog18]

Red & Tacky works well and I use ASG Sil-Glyde brake lube, all I can get locally. I hear mixed comments on white lithium grease, so I avoid it.

Ive heard it can chunk up at high speed. And it slowly eats away the plastics too

 

[KevinC]

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Hey guys I’m just servicing my Typhon for the first time and wondering whether this front diff is in correctly? Or should it be the other way around (gear teeth on left side). I lost the manual haha
Thanks for any feedback!

All manuals can be found on the ARRMA site.

 

[RC Steve]

Super Lube plastic safe grease. It's what I use.

 

[slick2500]

All current manuals can be found on the ARRMA site.

Fixed, they removed all the Hobbico era manuals and the manuals for the pre V5 cars as well.

 

[SrC]

Dude, I’ve done the same thing twice. Rebuilt the diffs, popped ‘em in, powered up the rig, and wondered why all four wheels were spinning and it wasn’t going anywhere!

One time for me. I took it out to drive and the front is driving forward while the rear wants to drive backwards. Took me 5 seconds to realize it.
Felt like a fool..
I never let that happen again. Never did. Crap happens. Just learn from it.
Good to always ask if you are not sure. Check the manual.
Like 100 diff rebuilds later, I don't screw that up anymore.

 

[RC Steve]

When installing your diff always hold the shims in place with your left hand. You'll never install a diff backwards again.