Hey Troy have you considered going to the hardware store and buying a new grub screw that's as long as the shaft is wide and then loctite it in? Then also you won't have to worry about the torque trying to spread open the hole or shearing
Man Troy i have to give your big props for taking the time to do videos like this. They are so helpful giving us a heads up for what we are in for. Makes it so much easier and saves time for sure. Appreciate it buddy! Hey on a side note how have you liked your machete to date? I got the 4s one when it was on sale and swapping a 6s combo in it atm
Thank you for the kind words - I am glad the video helped someone! The Machete has been a lot of fun for me. I LOVE how it handles. It has also been very durable for me as well!
Thanks Troy watching your video and you saying what size the little grub screw is was very helpful. Mine came loose definitely lucky because it was lodged in the battery tray next to it. JJ Customs took off that screw because he was thinking about making a spool for it. But because of the design he decided not too👍
I have to say man I wish I had watched your videos before taking my Machete out for the first time. About halfway through my first ever session with it all 4 tires locked up during braking, and applying throttle did not make it move. It's sitting on my bench now with both driveshafts twisted, and I'm thinking the center diff is done for. Any advice?
@RoadsideRC I pulled the top inspection cover (held on by 4 small Allen screws) and found the large gear underneath had several teeth stripped off. The broken off teeth are laying in the bottom of the housing. The small spur gear on the lower left side (behind the side inspection cover) spins freely with my finger. I assume it's the output of the motor? No longer meshed with the rest of the gearbox anyways.
Any idea what size the drive shaft set (grub) screw is? Not the driver but the actual set screw. I lost the set screw from the rear drive shaft in the very first run. TIA!
I just got the 4S version. Do you have any thoughts on using two 2S Lipos vs one 4S Lipo? Any advantage to which? I currently own a 3S Lipo, and was also wondering if it's possible to use in this vehicle as I'm still deciding to to buy either the two 2S or one 4S Lipo. Any recommendations you have would be great. thx!
My machete new 4s 15 min into first run stopped working. The motor still revs and the front wheels still turn but doesn’t move whatsoever. Can anyone tell what I need to do to fix it?
Happy to help! 1) Look closely - do you see anything move inside (gears, center driveshafts, etc)? 2) Use that information to guide you which direction to look next. 3) Start taking parts off until you find what is broken. Good luck!
@@RoadsideRC just took it apart and turns out the center differential broke and oil leaking out into the vehicle. I am returning and getting another one and hopefully it doesn’t happen again. Do you know if this is a common occurrence with a specific RC car?
