We will be rebuilding the Velineon 3500 Brushless motor on our Traxxas Slash VXL 4x4 Fox edition. Here is the link on how to replace your Traxxas Slash spur gear • Fastest way to change ...
Two things . Gear mesh was to tight . And you don’t need to take the motor mount out to get the motor or just pull the top screw fold the motor out and it will come rite out
If you are thinking about getting a new motor anyway, then take the existing one apart and check to see if the bearings are actually bound up. You can also blow out between the rotor core and the stator. Finally you could try some electric motor oil on the bearings to see if that helps them rotate. If the oil helps then you should be able to rebuild and solve your issue. If the paper or the windings on the rotor core, or the magnets on the stator are damaged, it is time to replace the motor.
Do you think it's possible/practical to replace the cables? Mine are all warn out :/ I can't find an exploded diagram which shows how the cables attach internally
I have never tried to replace the power leads as they are soldered on to the motor windings. I suppose it is possible, but I dont think it is practical to do so.
@@1Rockyjl I have yet another question. So how often is this maintenance needed, once a year or when you hear that dreadful noise from the motor. I have my Slash 4x4 vxl for a year now , I'm not a basher but I drive it a lot in a track that my friends and I have build, and I ended up getting that strange noise and it seems that the axle and the pinion does not turn smoothly.
@@georgepapamichail1006 As you suspected, the frequency is entirely based on use. If you use your truck on a regular basis then you may find you have to do it a few times a year. If it sits on the shelf for months at a time then it may be years between rebuilds.
Thanks. Helped with maxx. Was cheaper to just buy the bearings separately than the traxxas kit.
Two things . Gear mesh was to tight . And you don’t need to take the motor mount out to get the motor or just pull the top screw fold the motor out and it will come rite out
Very helpful 😃😃
Great video. How do you know when it’s time to get a new motor vs repair kit? I have one motor that won’t turn over but you can hear it trying
If you are thinking about getting a new motor anyway, then take the existing one apart and check to see if the bearings are actually bound up. You can also blow out between the rotor core and the stator. Finally you could try some electric motor oil on the bearings to see if that helps them rotate. If the oil helps then you should be able to rebuild and solve your issue. If the paper or the windings on the rotor core, or the magnets on the stator are damaged, it is time to replace the motor.
Do you think it's possible/practical to replace the cables? Mine are all warn out :/ I can't find an exploded diagram which shows how the cables attach internally
I have never tried to replace the power leads as they are soldered on to the motor windings. I suppose it is possible, but I dont think it is practical to do so.
Great video, really helpful but my question is: what did you do with the second spacer that was included in the rebuild kit ?
Sometimes the gap is a little bigger and you have to install both of them. And sometimes you drop one on the floor, never to be found again🤣
@@1Rockyjl I have yet another question. So how often is this maintenance needed, once a year or when you hear that dreadful noise from the motor. I have my Slash 4x4 vxl for a year now , I'm not a basher but I drive it a lot in a track that my friends and I have build, and I ended up getting that strange noise and it seems that the axle and the pinion does not turn smoothly.
@@georgepapamichail1006 As you suspected, the frequency is entirely based on use. If you use your truck on a regular basis then you may find you have to do it a few times a year. If it sits on the shelf for months at a time then it may be years between rebuilds.
@@georgepapamichail1006 My nephews lasted about 4 months as a new driver. It got heavy use on rough terrain. His was in a Rustler.