Heavy impacts can also loosen the nuts or self tapping screws that hold the Electric Motor in Position, allowing the pinion gear to pull out of mesh slightly and rip the tops off the teeth on your spur gear. Head on collisions can easily damage the gear teeth on nylon and plastic spur gears. Gears are a weakness on all Truck RC models. Of course, this should be reapplied after each race meeting. A thin coat of grease is often used on internal gears and although this is fine for basic running around on the back yard, if you intend to race your Truck at a higher level, this should be removed and replaced with racing oil (ZX1 or Teflon Oil). The gearbox of your used Truck should be opened up to check for gear wear and lubrication. If you intend to race your Torment Truck model at a competitive level, I would also recommend you obtain and fit titanium pivot shafts, turnbuckles, tie rods and steering rods. The steel shafts wear and bend too easily. Drive Shafts and TurnbucklesĮxamine the drive shafts for wear and replace as required. Also, for added protection and if available for your Torment model, fit an under guard to stop dirt and gravel entering the chassis.
If the body shell of your ECX Torment is broken, ripped or damaged in any way, this can be easily repaired with rubber solution glue. If they are scratched, change them as soon as possible. At the same time, change the O-Ring seals to prevent more leakage. If you feel a jolt as you change direction, this means the oil has leaked out and must be topped up. The damper shafts should push in and pull out with a smooth action. Next, for those ECX models with oil filled shock absorbers, remove them from the chassis and dismantle the coil springs. Then, take a screwdriver and box spanner and check each self tapping screw and nut for security, taking care not to over tighten. When you receive your used ECX Truck, make a general visual inspection of the chassis, front and rear wishbones, suspension shock towers etc, for any broken parts that may need to be replaced. With an instruction manual, any problems with your model Truck you may discover, can easily be fixed. If not supplied with your purchase, they can often be downloaded from ECX distributors websites, or purchased separately on eBay. Personally, I used to get a buzz out of restoring an old clapped-out model, installing modern day electrics and maybe a few hop-ups, then showing the gang at our local club, just how competitive those old models could still be.Ĭheap, pre-loved bargain models, parts and spares are always coming up for sale, but once you have made your purchase, the one thing you will always need, is an instruction manual.
There are essentially three reasons you might want to buy a used ECX Torment Electric Truck you may be a collector, looking to restore and display it restore and sell for a profit or simply restore and race an iconic vintage model. Specifications Approximate Assembly Time No assembly required Battery Sold Separately Body Polycarbonate Silkscreened Brakes Electronic Bushing Material Metal Charger Sold Separately Chassis Injection Molded Nylon Composite Color Variant Yellow Completion Level Ready-To-Run Differential Gear, not sealed Drivetrain 2WD Front Track 11.5 in (292.1mm) Gear Pitch 48-Pitch Ground Clearance 1.5 in (38.1mm) Motor Size 540 Motor Type Brushed Outer Diameter 4.3 in (109.2mm) Pinion 19T Power Type Electric Product Height 7.75 in (196.8mm) Product Length 20.00 in (507mm) Product Weight 5lbs (2.3kg) Product Width 11.6 in (295mm) Radio Included Rear Track 11.5 in (292.1mm) Receiver Included Scale 1/10 Servos Included Shock Type Oil-filled Speed Control Included Spur Gear 87T Suspension Independent Tire Tread Shootout Vehicle Type Short Course Truck Wheel Type Satin Black, 12mm Hex Wheel Width 1.6 in (40.8mm) Wheelbase 13.1 in (332.Buying a Used ECX Torment Truck (and What to look for)
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