Typhon Typhon 3s no longer pulls wheelies after metal spur gear install

[DavefromCA]

After my plastic spur gear was stripped, I installed a metal spur, now my Typhon 3s no longer pulls wheelies, my other Typhon does wheelies with the same batteries/tires no problem. I know the metal is heavier, but is it that much heavier? The mesh seemed to be set well, and the car runs well, just seems to be missing that extra power.

 

[Tex Koder]

After my plastic spur gear was stripped, I installed a metal spur, now my Typhon 3s no longer pulls wheelies, my other Typhon does wheelies with the same batteries/tires no problem. I know the metal is heavier, but is it that much heavier? The mesh seemed to be set well, and the car runs well, just seems to be missing that extra power.

Did you install the correct amount of slipper pads?

 

[DavefromCA]

Great question, yes, and it all seemed to go together smoothly, but now you have me thinking about it. I will say I set the slipper clutch on the tighter side. I just couldnt comprehend backing out one full turn, may have been the alcohol.

 

[Tex Koder]

Great question, yes, and it all seemed to go together smoothly, but now you have me thinking about it. I will say I set the slipper clutch on the tighter side. I just couldnt comprehend backing out one full turn, may have been the alcohol.

Metal spur Requires 4 slippers pads..

 

[quiznatodd bidness]

Metal spur Requires 4 slippers pads..

Most do. Hot racing makes a direct match one that takes 3. Either way, I doubt that’s the issue for your power. Mine did the same thing until I realized that the slipper assembly was just too loose. Now I always use the dragging method and loctite the other end.

 

[DavefromCA]

I did install 4. The car does have power and moves well, just doesn't pop wheelies

 

[Paula b]

With all due respect, there is no need for a metal spur gear. If your stripping out plastic ones, then there's another problem in your drive train, motor mesh or slipper clutch assembly or adjustment. I like having that sacrificial part. Did you change your punch setting? Learned all this from boyfriend....lol.

 

[Xpress..]

I always had my slipper set to 3/4 turn out from tight.

 

[Senton_Prime]

You put the same 57t in it?
Weird!

 

[DavefromCA]

I did. Could you elaborate further?

 

[Surchaufeur]

I did install 4. The car does have power and moves well, just doesn't pop wheelies

Clutch will need to be tightened more if you want that
My 4s were always 1 1/2 turns from tight like in the manual. It will wheelie on command but not from a dead stop most of the time. Ur clutch is just a bit loose to achieve that. I doubt the weigh of the gear has anything to do with it otherwise you will have cogging not this

 

[quiznatodd bidness]

Clutch will need to be tightened more if you want that
My 4s were always 1 1/2 turns from tight like in the manual. It will wheelie on command but not from a dead stop most of the time. Ur clutch is just a bit loose to achieve that. I doubt the weigh of the gear has anything to do with it otherwise you will have cogging not this

Yes. Spur is too loose. By chance did you forget to put the tiny black plastic nut on the backside of the spur?

 

[DavefromCA]

Yes I remember that nut. The slipper clutch is already pretty tight, but that would make sense

 

[quiznatodd bidness]

Take the center driveshaft out, stick a 2mm Allen in the spur (the screw is on the front side), then drag the car forward without letting the Allen spin. When back wheels stop turning and start dragging on pavement (without you pushing down on the car) is about where it should be. Try that to see if it’s loose.

 

[Neelis]

I would say it can be two things, slipper clutch too loose (as mentioned before) and/or the slipper plates not properly degreased.

 

[Surchaufeur]

Yes. Spur is too loose. By chance did you forget to put the tiny black plastic nut on the backside of the spur?

On the v1 clutch it didnt have a plastic nut