I've got a basket case XXT on it's way to me and I'm wondering where else I can use this hydra-drive.
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Specifically, I'm wondering if it would install onto any of the AE 2.25, 2.4, of 2.6 gearboxes, or onto a JRX2 gearbox. If so, would I just transfer the hydra-drive assembly or also the XXT gearbox top shaft? This XXT has enough wrong with it that it won't be destined for restoration, but there were some parts I wanted and was curious about.
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"I love the effort, but it sure looks like you took the long way around to a tub again"
Yes, but you'll need the appropriate hydra shaft for the trannies that you mentioned. Depending on the shaft used you may or may not be able to use the existing slipper backing plate.
So I’m going to try and put a Hydra-Drive together. I’ve had a look through all the threads I can find but I can’t find a rebuild thread.
I’ve found the instructions thanks to links from the site.
Up to this point I have only found this part,...
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Looks good, I wouldnt look for a rebuild kit because that only has the pieces you have already. You need the thrust bearing/washer and spring with the plastic spring housing. The good thing is the thrust bearing is easily available on ebay but the...
When I had my rc10t ( that went “missing” after the wife cleaned) I was going through my old pit box. I found my old hydra drive that was offered for the 10t. If memory serves, I didn’t like it and or didn’t know how to use it. Well, I have all the...
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Hello Rlayman
The easiest and best source of information for Losi is Dan, AKA OldRC.com, SabulaTech and mytimac.
Again Dan is a business member here on RC10 talk and an awesome source of both knowledge and parts for Losi as well as other models.
I...
Has anybody already measured and know the size of the the quad-seal (or x-ring) orings inside the Hydra-Drive? I want to get a supply of replacements, maybe try some different compounds.
I was out of the hobby for a wile I missed slipper clutches and this Hydra drive can someone explane the point and info is it worth the trouble? I bought a whole box of clearence crap full of this stuff. I dont get it ? thanks Rick
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I haven't found any of the fluid by itself yet.
The only one I have came out of a complete hydra kit.
here you are:
If anyone has a clear Hydra gear cover for the Stealth, I would really appreciate...
OK, so the Losi 22 seems to be generating 10th scale mod buggy interest at the local track and I have enough parts to build a black tub RC-10 or refitting a built JRX-2 (5 link, original trans) with a new body.
It dawned on me that somewhere along...
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Heat was the thing I was worrying about. Repeatedly heat cycling the internal plastic parts to the point of fatigue failure...
I'll probably give it a try though. Loading it up with heavy diff lube and running it very loose would be an interesting...
I'm trying to wrap my little brain around the hydra drive.
I thought that the unit itself acted like a torque converter, using the fluid within to act as a slipper clutch.
But then why do you install the hydra drive unit on top of another...
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the hydra allows you to set your friction slipper more loosely then you typically do with friction pad only, giving you better traction on tracks with rapidly changing conditions.
it gets complicated from there, but it basically allows you to mix...
