How does a nitro RC clutch work?
When the engine is sitting at idle, the clutch shoes, which are held together with a clutch spring, contract around the crankshaft and do not touch the clutch bell. As the engine rotates faster the centrifugal force overcomes the spring and causes the clutch shoes to expand, which engages the clutch bell.
What does a slipper clutch do on a RC car?
The slipper clutch has several useful purposes. It helps reduce wheel spin as your vehicle accelerates, something very useful on low traction surfaces. This is helpful as your vehicle will be less likely to spin-out as it speeds up exiting a corner or any time you punch the throttle quickly.
Do all RC cars have a slipper clutch?
Slipper clutches are not found on all RC cars. In fact almost all RC on road cars will not have one. Common types of RC cars to find these on include Rock Crawlers, Off road buggies, monster trucks and a few more.
What happens if slipper clutch is too tight?
Setting Your Slipper Clutch Too much slip and you can overheat the slipper; too tight and you can do damage to the spur gear (or the gears inside the transmission).
What does tightening a slipper clutch do?
The purpose of the slipper clutch is to regulate the amount of power sent to the rear wheels to prevent tire spin. When it slips, the slipper clutch makes a high-pitch, whining noise. Remove the rubber slipper clutch plug on the transmission cover in order to adjust the slipper.
When should I replace my clutch shoes?
If the clutch shoes are excessively worn, the model will feel sluggish due to slippage in the engine clutch. The engine clutch can be damaged when the model becomes stuck and the operator continues to rev the engine trying to free the model.
What does a broken clutch sound like?
If you hear a high-pitched squeaking as you press the pedal then you know that you have a problem with your clutch. This sort of noise is usually associated with problems with the clutch release or throw-out bearings.
Which side of clutch goes toward flywheel?
It is always the more ‘flat’ side of the disc that goes against the flywheel. The PP has more of a cavity in the middle for the spring section on the disc. If you try to put it in backwards the spring section of the disc will contact the flywheel before the disc friction material does.
How tight should a RC slipper clutch be?
The maximum tight setting for the slipper is just at the point where there is little or no tire slippage on a high traction surface such as carpet or a prepared racetrack. The slipper should not be tightened to the point that clutch slippage is completely eliminated.