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Old 01-23-2007, 08:18 PM
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Hi, i have a 4wd buggy 1/10 scale.The wheels kept jamming and i took out the engine and gear box and still when i turn the back wheels roughly 2 revolutions the back wheels jam,and it takes some strength to unlock them and then it will happen again.Whats wrong?
Old 01-23-2007, 09:43 PM
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Reaer diff gears are might be damaged or not shimmed correctly .
Old 01-23-2007, 11:10 PM
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ORIGINAL: Dawman

Reaer diff gears are might be damaged or not shimmed correctly .
I second that.
Old 01-23-2007, 11:39 PM
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the gears might not be meshing well together somwhere
if you find where jush smoothen the surface out a little
Old 01-23-2007, 11:42 PM
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what type/brand of buggy is it and what engine do you use
Old 01-24-2007, 04:12 AM
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Hi guys i have opened up the diff rear,and found that one of my ball bearings are completely smashed.Thanks for you help,now i got to go and find this 10 by 15 mm bearing...
P.S, i have a VH-X5 buggy 4wd 1/10 scale the same as smartechs.Im looking to buy a revo 3.3 maybe second hand with upgrades anyone of yous know a good deal or where to find a good deal??"?
Old 01-24-2007, 09:11 PM
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You can get your bearing at www.avidrc.com for $1 a bearing .
Old 01-25-2007, 03:53 AM
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Ok i bought a new bearing and all works great!Thanks.

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