Thread: Hot centre diff
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Old 12-10-2011
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Originally Posted by Candyman View Post

It has nothing to do with gearing, why would it.
the lads esc and motor are also getting hot.

The motor is bolted to a metal plate (motor diff mount) which bolts to the centre diff.

The motor will use the motor diff mount like a heat sink which in turn will heat the centre diff.

If you run a thin oil in the centre diff it will allow the diff to transfer drive to easily which will heat up also, but wouldn't explain a hot esc and motor.

the truck is more than likley over or under geared.
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