thisoldtmaxx
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Greetings!
I bought a t maxx 3.3 from the Craigslist that had some driveline issues. Ended up being a snapped primary shaft. (5393) noted there was some play in the bearing bore in the case sides. Didn’t think it was an issue, but f if I know. After replacing the shaft, got it running and shortly (maybe a tank of run time) the shaft snapped again. This time it also exploded a bearing, making me think it was a binding issue not an abuse issue, and that the bore maybe a larger contributor to the issue then first guessed. So on this replacing, I put some threadlock as a kind of shim for the bearings. When it’s nice again I’ll see If that holds up.
The tmaxx came with a rdlogics transmission case.
So I guess my question is, what’s a good good source for a transmission case? And are ceramic bearings worth the cost?
I’m not too rough it, mainly just pull a rope and a ball for the dog.
thanks !
Chris
those are pictures of the snapped rods and the last transmission repair.
I bought a t maxx 3.3 from the Craigslist that had some driveline issues. Ended up being a snapped primary shaft. (5393) noted there was some play in the bearing bore in the case sides. Didn’t think it was an issue, but f if I know. After replacing the shaft, got it running and shortly (maybe a tank of run time) the shaft snapped again. This time it also exploded a bearing, making me think it was a binding issue not an abuse issue, and that the bore maybe a larger contributor to the issue then first guessed. So on this replacing, I put some threadlock as a kind of shim for the bearings. When it’s nice again I’ll see If that holds up.
The tmaxx came with a rdlogics transmission case.
So I guess my question is, what’s a good good source for a transmission case? And are ceramic bearings worth the cost?
I’m not too rough it, mainly just pull a rope and a ball for the dog.
thanks !
Chris
those are pictures of the snapped rods and the last transmission repair.