Taylor RC - FG Marder Clutch Cooling Plate Problem

In this video we take a look at the issue with the Taylor RC cooling clutch plate mounting on my FG Marder

[@deku.m1505]

im sure many have stated this before me. But while using the TaylorRC clutch shoe holder(plate), one must use thicker washers(so 4 in total). The stock washer are a tiny bit too thin even when you stack them. i'd call this solution 1 -thicker stacked washers 4x. solution 2 is completely removing the TaylorRC part and replacing it with stock, which is more work but in the long run keeps your drivetrain running smooth! Im glad you pointed this out for people who are interested in this TaylorRC part.

[@eastsiderc]

Well great video thanks for sharing this. I certainly appears that there is just o much meat on that clutch piece. I personally like the stock ones myself because that billet draws heat. I know its supposed to cool but Im willing to best that piece gets hotter that the stock , let alone the binding issues! RB innovations made something like this I called it a bad innovation hahaha! Glad you got it spinning free! That was a lot of work tearing that down!!

[@316RC]

Yea, I wasn't too happy to have to tear it down a second time. I guess the design with the fins is supposed to act like a fan for the shoes. 🤷‍♂️

[@joshchatwin8569]

My next car is going to be one of these I love them I had one when I was about 16 17 but didn't no much about rc then couldn't even fix my self but now I know a lot about rc and fix them

[@316RC]

Yes, Cool little RCs. This one is a ripper with updated OBR engine 💥🏎️💥⛽️

[@SlickTrickRC]

Looks like it needed a 3rd shim..a thin shim behind the clutch shoes. But I think you figured that much out yourself. God bless 🙏

[@316RC]

Yes, it does but you don't want to be piling up shims to take up the space there. Too much torque. That's why Zenoah and CY only recommend and use 1 shim. I got an answer from Taylor and will have it in a new video soon.

[@15scalercgarage76]

Great video bud, fg is looking sharp👊🏻

[@316RC]

I sent Mike dimensions of the cooling plates. He said some earlier models were shorter and not compatible with Zenoah or CY clutches. He sending me replacements.

[@woogienitro]

I was using it with my turtle racing sealed clutch housing with no issues. I have since moved over to an open carrier but also no issues

[@316RC]

I got an email back from Mike stating that some early models of the cooling plates weren’t compatible with Zenoah/CY clutch. He’s sending me new ones.

[@spacestreef]

the stock clutch mount will break at higher rpm and power i use the FG10530 FG teflon clutch FG7472 tuning clutch bell for more cooling and never have any problems with mine

[@islandrc-duke1972]

awesome rc and video,hope you get it done and rippin soon

[@316RC]

Thanks man 👍🏻 I’ll have an update soon. This thing is a ripper with the OBR engine ⛽️💥⛽️💥

[@kestonimpey438]

Go to a machine shop and have the guys mill a few millimetres off the face so that you don't need shims and you will have some clearance from the face and the clutch shoe plates

[@alanflatau1685]

YOU'R RIGHT ON THE TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM, COOLING CLUTCH MOUNT. R&D ERROR TAYLER RC,MONEY BACK OR FIX IT? I USED A ROVAN COOLING FAN CLUTCH MOUNT NO PROBLEMS YET

[@316RC]

Thanks for your comment 👍I've been in contact with Taylor and will have an update in a future video. Take care!

[@joshchatwin8569]

Did you use shims behind the clutch shoes that will fix the issue

[@joshchatwin8569]

I actually do use it it's on my Taylor 35cc with fs clutch 9500k spring

[@316RC]

9500K spring 💥💥💥

[@user-bu3zt6ns2j]

I always use stock parts for my clutch

[@316RC]

Only reason I upgraded was because of the addition of the high performance OBR engine.

[@valeriocicchetta1774]

where can i buy spare parts? For my fg marder

[@316RC]

DDM in the USA has some parts but RC Car Online in Germany has them all. I order from both.

[@user-bu3zt6ns2j]

How much did you pay for your marda

[@316RC]

It was like $950 I think.

[@claudekim7876]

is what happens if you dont have an actual engineering team. whoever designed and built alot of 5th scales just did it all wrong. u need to remove 500 parts to get to one thing. and all these aftermarkets seem to have problems with fitment. or need a bandaid like shims..

[@joshchatwin8569]

You didn't use shims between the clutch and the clutch plate 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@316RC]

Josh, I’ve been doing 1/5 scale for quite a few years. Near the end of the video I show not one but 2 shim washers are not enough.

[@joshchatwin8569]

Maybe try more shims

[@316RC]

You don’t want to use many shims on the clutch Mount because of the torque involved. I’m in contact with Taylor RC and will have a update video coming soon. Thanks for your comments.

[@joshchatwin8569]

@@316RC I had the same problem on mine told like and he sent me a new one out

[@andreaskayser8369]

Sinter Clutch ! ! !