SCX24 Power Wagon

[Snoranger]

What is a ball diff? Really don't want to google that term...

It’s a differential that uses a bunch of little balls and pressure plates to make an adjustable limited slip diff. Google “RC ball diff”.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

It’s a differential that uses a bunch of little balls and pressure plates to make an adjustable limited slip diff. Google “RC ball diff”.

Ball differential - Wikipedia

 

[SenorNoob]

I understand now. At least basically. It makes sense for RC. I bet it'd be a maintenance nightmare on something larger.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Axial sent a new motor Thursday, I got it Saturday.

As explained to me... this is the part that is bad.



Had to compare both drivetrains, probably should have upgraded driveshafts while I was there...



Just had to remove the battery tray (four screws) and the motor/trans (three screws)



I did smear a little grease on the gears with a toothpick since they are metal. I also had to cut the corner off the battery tray to fit the motor (typical engine swap shenanigans)



It is a little louder, dunno if its the bigger motor, metal geared transmission or both. Probably both, sounds like it moves with a purpose. Not horrible.

Looking around for a sutible obstacle. Everybody has heard of "Lion's Back" for 1:1 trucks...

So we went up "Dog's Back" instead.



Anyway, its good to have it back in action.

 

[Curious Hound]

Axial sent a new motor Thursday, I got it Saturday.

As explained to me... this is the part that is bad.



Had to compare both drivetrains, probably should have upgraded driveshafts while I was there...



Just had to remove the battery tray (four screws) and the motor/trans (three screws)



I did smear a little grease on the gears with a toothpick since they are metal. I also had to cut the corner off the battery tray to fit the motor (typical engine swap shenanigans)



It is a little louder, dunno if its the bigger motor, metal geared transmission or both. Probably both, sounds like it moves with a purpose. Not horrible.

Looking around for a sutible obstacle. Everybody has heard of "Lion's Back" for 1:1 trucks...

So we went up "Dog's Back" instead.



Anyway, its good to have it back in action.

A dog that puts up with that shenanigans is an awesome dog.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

A dog that puts up with that shenanigans is an awesome dog.

He is a great dog for a kid to have.