Traxxas Tmaxx’s the difference in transmission & why the classic spur gear spins at idle ?

[@hybrid32494]

hey man! I'm glad you made a dedicated video on this, to be honest the first time I noticed the spinning Spur on the 2.5 classic model I was baffled, lol. There is almost no info on this "gear protection" feature online. ONly way to overcome the jerkiness upon acceleration is just to accelerate faster, otherwise there is nothing you can do. I also noticed on all my older 2.5 models the SPUR is almost always slightly crooked as it spins on the shaft. Doesn't damage it, but just surprising to see.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks I agree when I was told it wasn’t supposed to spin I looked everywhere to see why mine was spinning and noticed that it has to spin to fling the inside weights and then noticed the 3.3 was way different..I’d love to see you do a video on this as you know them way better then I do , I just wanted to get the basic information out there so I would get the information out to those asking me to fix something that’s not broken from what I’ve learned..glad I had a chance to see both in front of me as I’m learning more everyday I tinker with them ..thanks for all the help as I’ve watched a lot of your old videos for this information as well 👍👍

[@khrisyeet8022]

14.9!! Come on guys spread the word. Let's get Earl to 15K subscribers. He has a beautiful Limitless up for grabs. I want that Limitless so bad I can't see straight. Earl remember I'll take care of my own shipping. lol.

[@michaelvankirk3576]

great video Earl thanks for explaining the transmission differences I was wondering why that was spinning while it was sitting they're idling

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes many were telling me to lower the idle to stop it from spinning but I noticed it was way different then the new 3.3 👍👍

[@tech12mods]

thanks for describing the older centrifugal style...explains a lot for a first timer to t-maxx

[@Pswans509]

Sweet video as per usual, your almost 15k!

[@randythompson1723]

Thanks for another educational video. I'm looking forward to seeing you BASH them. Get well soon! 👍👍

[@jessekormick3796]

👍🏻 Dame that totally explained it . About the surg if always wondered why!Your the man Earl 💪🏼

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks 🙏

[@All_RC_Fun]

Good info. I’ve lived in similar communities and it wasn’t my favorite. Now my closest neighbor is 1/4 mile away, I like some space. 😆

[@michaelkowell7106]

Watching your Nitro series, it’s obvious Nitro RCs are more of a hands on, attention to details over the Electric RCs. For me I find Nitro more entertaining to watch but Electric is more my cup of tea. Enjoying the series. 👍💯

[@christophjumpertz3586]

Hy Earl i hope you are feeling better. All the best from Germany😊👍

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks 🙏 fighting threw this illness 👍👍

[@chadbiermann3380]

Can't wait to see more run videos of these trucks! Hope you're feeling better!! 💯 I like the way they sound ripping up and down between the buildings!

[@soundmindtv2911]

Thanks for the detailed explanation. That makes a lot of sense now

[@islandrc-duke1972]

Awesome rc's and great information on the clutches, have a great Friday and weekend brother, hope you are feeling better.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks

[@jonvoogd511]

Hope you start feeling better brother!

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks

[@Bluecuban71]

Hope you're starting to feel better🙏 My wife & I are recovering from C-19 for the 2nd time . I did wonder why that was spinning. Great video , thanks for all the tips 👍

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks 🙏 c19 is definitely no joke 💯

[@cstone1180]

Earl another great vid on explaining the transmissoin and how they work thanks for all you do and hope you get better soon have agood day 😎👍👍👍

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks 🙏 definitely a tough recovery but I get up everyday and fight 👍👍

[@Troubledboy88]

You can put the reverse in a 4907 3.3 T-Maxx, I have it in there, same deal with it going in and out of gear though, I’ve found that sanding the knobs on the synchros seems to to help, as well as using the linkage off a 2.5. I’m also putting in the opti-drive, as my main problem when shifting is there almost always seems to be a little bit of power to the transmission, even if it’s not moving. And that inhibits it from shifting

[@mitymike]

Ive learned through the years of having a 2.5 t maxx that it is best to lower the idle as much as possible and when you shift to reverse or forward blip the throttle a little, when it drops below idle hit the switch. It should shift much easier

[@BradleyKang23]

Good info, I was wondering why mine was different.

[@robertshaw5326]

another great learning video!!

[@tonydetwiler2624]

Love the tmaxx too

[@RazorRC]

Interesting difference

[@woodycreasman8226]

Hope you get to feeling better👍👊

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Working on it for sure hopefully I can get out this weekend need that fresh air 👍👍

[@joshuaheintz4657]

I’m loving it!!👍😁🤘

[@rcguygarage]

That 3.3 sounds so good nothing like the 2.5i have😳

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Definitely easier to run then your 2.5 many changes from what I see 👍👍

[@ShenRC]

the original T maxx always does that clink clunk.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes

[@taurus3574]

Awesome vid 👍

[@rcsendandblast1579]

You hear about the RB mods connecting rod for these engines. There a must for engine longevity I’ve heard good things. 😎🤘

[@earlmoorhead5555]

I hear the newer 2.5 and 3.3 rods are weak 👍

[@rcsendandblast1579]

@@earlmoorhead5555 They are weak from 1980 or the 90’s whenever they were made. That never changed The 2.5 is what the rod is spec to not the 3.3 The extra power eats up the rods fast I split them down the Center just like what is said to happen to them. Anyways there won’t be a lot of them rods being made so I would jump on it if I were you. There is a order happening right now and I hear it may be his last time doing this.

[@jeremytrc3171]

Nice looking trucks, when you feel better, I think you need to get them dirty 🤔😆😆😆👍👍👊

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yep

[@soundmindtv2911]

Duct tape, zippy ties, five dollars, and raw metal! 🤘😎🤘 😂

[@drummerdad80]

Nice

[@ronniecreason7870]

Earl Earl your intro is So funny

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks 🙏 just need a laugh 😜😜

[@cmalt-z7171]

guess you have to decide if you want reverse or more durability in the tranny. I would probably chose reverse.

[@brianprice2240]

so why is the wheels still spinning

[@shaneglover99]

Can i ask what fuel you perfer

[@paulclancy2404]

Traxxas nitro catch. alot slack , that truck seems pretty user friendly for a nitro . I wouldn't mind owning a nitro revo

[@michaelthibault557]

told you before bro buy a 3.3 transmission and put it in the classis u might need to change the output shaft before installing it

[@rcguygarage]

Yeah you can hear that you're off a little bit

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes really trying to push threw it missing the fresh air 💪👍👍

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Least I’m getting to watch your cool vids 💯👍👍

[@brianprice2240]

i know not post to leave fuel in the tank for storage BUT is it post to evaporate over months

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Normally turns to gel and plugs up everything

[@brianprice2240]

@@earlmoorhead5555 it's not doing that though thanks

[@blood4mon3y55]

Is there a way to reach out to you by email? I had some questions about a few products from game changer that I'm wanting to get but am unsure of what it is I need. I've been to his ebay store and there are many options. I know what I want or what it is I'm trying to do but don't know which products I need to get me there. Thanks

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Game changer knows everything I use as he send the stuff he’s very helpful as for me I use only KZbin 👍

[@taurus3574]

Bingo that's your problem, your idle is too high and it's engaging the tranny but the 2.5 should have had later stall than the .15, design flaw

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Doesn’t act up till I try and stop then surging two or three times and stops idles with no issues then I drive and everytime I hit the brakes it surges a couple of times and then it’s fine can’t lower the idle any more and as I’ve seen it’s everyone of them 💯💯

[@jonvoogd511]

Let it rip baby 👶 😢

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes can’t wait to go run hopefully this weekend 👍

[@cyclonerc1625]

Last 💪👍😋😎 💯🙏

[@TheSpeedrunRookie]

🤙🏽

[@jasonbrickman8065]

This is how not tune an Engine!

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes I’m not tuning it at all 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@MRMechanicRC]

6th 😎😎

[@earlmoorhead5555]

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[@carlosvelazquez4649]

1st

[@earlmoorhead5555]

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