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t-maxx overheating.

Old 09-22-2007, 11:18 PM
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Default t-maxx overheating.

hey, i am having a major problem with my t-maxx. i know that the 2.5's have a overheating problem. however i have tried everything. different fuel, new filter on its way, body vents, what can i do?
Old 09-23-2007, 12:59 AM
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Default RE: t-maxx overheating.

i tried the same things with my 2.5 and nothing worked, until i drove it up the bush with no airfilter F****D it up in half a tank just an excuse to buy a new motor.
Old 09-23-2007, 01:48 AM
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Default RE: t-maxx overheating.

So.....I'm not the only one. LOL sorry to laugh at your problem dude, but I know how you feel.
Check this out. http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_60...tm.htm#6059700


and this. http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_6346360/tm.htm

Do these threads describe your problem?

What can you do? fugetaboutit. Trash the Traxxas and replace with a quality engine.
Old 09-23-2007, 02:11 AM
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Default RE: t-maxx overheating.

get an os engine,,,, the 18-cvr is the best buy for the buck,, they come with a good price and are very reliable motors!! have a look at the article,, slight mods are necessary,, but it will work!! yeah i knw dude used to have a trx 2.5!!! i feel what u going through!!!

http://www.misbehavin-rc.com/pit-lan...motor-swap.asp
Old 09-23-2007, 08:14 AM
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Default RE: t-maxx overheating.

i am a kid and i dont have the money for a new motor so if it ok to just run it hot. if so how hot? i mean its getting into the 305-335 f area.
Old 09-23-2007, 09:11 AM
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Default RE: t-maxx overheating.

have you checked for airleaks?
Old 09-23-2007, 02:56 PM
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where?
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Default RE: t-maxx overheating.

anywhere from the cap on the tank to the exhaust pipe. check your cap, fuel tank, fuel lines, carb, engine, header, and pipe. its usually the engine though but, you should still check everything.
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no leaks.
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ORIGINAL: blue2charger

no leaks.
If I might ask...How did you check for the air leaks? Because it sure sounds like an air leak more than anything else. Unless you're just not tuned right and running too lean.
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Default RE: t-maxx overheating.

either too lean or air leak...right now seems to be the only things that fit, unless its bad bearings or something putting extra stress on the engine
Old 09-23-2007, 08:31 PM
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Default RE: t-maxx overheating.

defintely not to lean, running real rich trying to solve problem. how was i supposed to check for leaks? i felt around, listened and nothing.

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