E-Revo - check your slipper tightness before running

[VintageMA]

Just realized why my motor was running so hot the first time out,

Yes it was party due to being a bit overgeared to start with, but I was changing out the pinion and spur for a better ratio and I realized how loose my slipper was set from the factory.

Make sure to tighten it all the way down and then let it out about 1/2 a turn. The stock setting was almost a full turn out and way to loose - was wondering why I wasn't able to pull any wheelies during the first run.

Originally Posted by VintageMA

Just realized why my motor was running so hot the first time out,

Yes it was party due to being a bit overgeared to start with, but I was changing out the pinion and spur for a better ratio and I realized how loose my slipper was set from the factory.

Make sure to tighten it all the way down and then let it out about 1/2 a turn. The stock setting was almost a full turn out and way to loose - was wondering why I wasn't able to pull any wheelies during the first run.

I had a similar situation with my BL Revo recently when I was applying WOT and only going about 20mph, during some troubleshooting I placed my foot in front of the front wheels and the motor and spur were turning but that was it, the next morning I checked the slipper and it was nothing my 8mm socket wouldnt cure...

Ditto for my Revo 3.3. It was so loose, one of the little pads fell out while I was driving it, doing some major damage to the slipper. Had to replace it after the first day.

Learned my lesson though, so the E-maxx is nice and tight!

[tt-01 mamba]

Just wondering why a motor would run hotter with a loose slipper??
Isn't it putting less stress on the motor?

[VintageMA]

My only thought is that it is similar to running the motor without being loaded.

Originally Posted by VintageMA

My only thought is that it is similar to running the motor without being loaded.

+1

No need to back it off. Lock it down...

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by BL_WidePede

No need to back it off. Lock it down...

Unless you jump the truck alot...

Yep, motor heats up more due to lack of load and subsequent high rpms.

[Otto]

Originally Posted by VintageMA

Just realized why my motor was running so hot the first time out,

Yes it was party due to being a bit overgeared to start with, but I was changing out the pinion and spur for a better ratio and I realized how loose my slipper was set from the factory.

Make sure to tighten it all the way down and then let it out about 1/2 a turn. The stock setting was almost a full turn out and way to loose - was wondering why I wasn't able to pull any wheelies during the first run.

One thing I found out is that the pads on the slipper like to "bed in" first. These slippers seem to like to be overheated and faded a bit once. After that, it grips better and doesn't need the spring to be bottomed out. I run about the same setting - 1/2 turn from compressed, and it works really well.

[blueb8llz]

but if you slipper is too tight, isnt it harder on your drivetrain? i back my nut out one full turn , is this too loose? when i throttle, there is no slipping at all though.

Seems to handle it fine on the E-Revo. What I did after I shelled the first slipper pad is put some medium CA on the back of the pad and let it dry before I put it on. Then put a drop on each peg before installing the pads... Held up so far.

[VintageMA]

Originally Posted by blueb8llz

but if you slipper is too tight, isnt it harder on your drivetrain? i back my nut out one full turn , is this too loose? when i throttle, there is no slipping at all though.

I think every slipper will act a little differently, so no setting will be exactly the same.

When I tightened the slipper after my first run it was out at least a good 2 turns.

I won't be doing too much jumping and I want a little wheelie action, so this setting works well for me.