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The Shooter
Post Tue Apr 22, 2008 3:52 pm 
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Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone can help me out here. I seem to be having problems with the shifting on my Talon. At first I couldn't get it to go into reverse. When you would put the shifter in the reverse position you would just hear the clutch slipping. So I tried to make some adustments to the cable. Then I couldn't get it to go forwards OR in reverse. Then after a few more adjustments it would ONLY go in reverse - even when the shifter was in the forward position. Now I'm back were I started, with it only wanting to go forwards.

Can you guys help point me in the right direction here? Do I maybe need a new cable? Am I doing something wrong on the adjustments?

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Post Tue Apr 22, 2008 5:18 pm 
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To adjust the reverse cable, start with the lever in reverse (cable tensioned) with the rear of the buggy on stands and tighten the cable until the planetaries are fully engaged into reverse (I did this with the engine off and spun the rear wheels until the gears mate up well and no longer make noise). Forward may have some slack in the cable, but this is fine.
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Post Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:34 am 
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Someone told me to try taking the clutch apart to see if there is dirt or something in there. Does that sound like a possibility?
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Post Thu Apr 24, 2008 2:21 am 
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Check that you are not idling too high,this loads up the box.
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Post Thu Apr 24, 2008 9:26 am 
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I agree w/andymc ... set idle as low as possible !!
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Someone told me to try taking the clutch apart to see if there is dirt or something in there. Does that sound like a possibility?
I think you should try taking the Rev. G/box apart & inspect/repack full of good high temp grease. If your clutch works fine in Forw; will be fine in Rev as well. On cable adjustment Pghruby described the easiest way to get this set, then for me small adj (1/4 to 1/2 turn) often fine tuned this problem away; if not, u in same boat as me... GSR--needs new cable.
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Team Farm wrote:
if not, u in same boat as me... GSR--needs new cable.

Well, turns out that's what it was all along. I found a spot on the cable were it was tied under the frame that was chaffed and had rusted. I guess I must have hit it in a rock or something. Anyways, I tied it back up on top of the frame to keep that from happening again.

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Yea; Glad to hear it Very Happy Sometimes; for me, just the imput from everyones comments encourages me to keep trying... Now Go Ride !!! A good ride always seems to make my day (anyday) Better.
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