enclosed clutchbell cover

[rixxer]

is their a fully enclosed clutchbell cover FG MT available?

 

[Trip]

Do you mean like this?

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXHTV1&P=7

 

[rixxer]

clutch cover

similar but looking for alloy version like Turtle Racing fully enclosed clutchbell cover for HPI 5B/5T

 

[Bigger the Better]

No, the only fully enclosed bells are made for the Baja. There really is no true way to enclose it completely.:no:

Is there a reason you are looking for a total enclosure?

 

[rixxer]

clutch cover

i wanna use my MT on the sand

 

[Bigger the Better]

Thought that was what you were doing. Its an interesting hop up not made just yet. You best getting a 4 shoe clutch for now. Or you can swap your clutch shoes around.

 

[mik3y]

@BTB,
How is swapping for a 4 shoe clutch going to prevent damage from sand??

 

[Bigger the Better]

Your only remedy is to prevent slipping. 4 shoe may help keep it from slipping as much. It still will. You can swap the shoes around for more bite in reverse but it still will too.

 

[rixxer]

clutchbell cover

interesting FG has been in the market for a very long time yet no aftermarket manufacturer makes a enclosed clutchbell cover wow

 

[Bigger the Better]

I personally have never had any issues with the clutch.:no: I don't however live near any dunes.

 

[rixxer]

enclosed clutchbell

its just anoying not be able to play on the sand while all my buddy can it brings back old memory not be able to go play with the rest of the kids in the sand lot

 

[pipeous]

I've never had problems with the clutches but the sand gets into everything including bearings ... sure takes a serious clean when done

 

[rixxer]

clutchbell cover

im just concerned ill damage more if there is no clover to prevent any tiny debri from going in

 

[Bigger the Better]

If you are going to run in sand the clutch is not the only issue. You need to make sure you sandproof the carb, flywheel, filtration etc. The clutch on the MT is a bit higher and protected a bit differently then the Baja. Maybe thats why there is not as much failure. I do remember reading I think Slaw running his on sand or someone and they spun out the clutch shoes. They swapped out the clutch and had no issues after. Again the MT has the side pods that do not allow as much sand to enter the area.
This would be an interesting item for someone to try making. I would think it would be somewhat easy to create. It is however a question of how many you could sell after the R&D?