Well today I broke my Idler gear, Well, stripped it more or less. I was running it around the blacktop at the end of my block, when BLAM! it stopped moving. So I get it home and take things apart and ask questions on the Traxxas forum and they say it must be the idle gear, so I get the transmission of the truck, Get it open and sure enough a completely rounded out gear is just sitting there. So now I have a completely parted truck, and an open transmission sitting next to me.
I did get my new battery though (See “My Newest Hobby”) It’s a 5000maH! 7 Cell 8.4V, More than I wanted, but I am so happy I got it!
I was using the new battery when the Idler went out, So I still don’t know how long it lasts exactly (in minutes). The new Idler I’m going to get will be steel so this won’t happen again.
(Random Note: 8 Month Anniversary with Sam is today…)
Seeya!


