T-maxx transmission problems

[por2ugee17]

My t-maxx will not shift into second gear for some strange reason....ill hold the truck off the ground and hold the trigger wide open...and no shift...i already split the cases and cheaked it out...but didnt really know what to look for...messed with the screws for the 2 speed but had no luck....what next ? :confused:

[ososlow]

Does it have slightly sluggish acceleration? If so, it is locked in second. If it isn't, it is more than likely locked in first.
Instructions on how to adjust here: http://www.traxxas.com/support/troubleshooting/expanded/trouble_exp_tshiftpoint.htm

It could also be that you loosened the set screw holding the 2 speed on the shaft.
http://www.traxxas.com/support/howto/trx_trouble_retightening_2sp.htm

[tec_41]

ill hold the truck off the ground and hold the trigger wide open...and no shift...:
This is a HUGE no-no. You can ruin the engine by doing this because there is no load on it, causing it to reach rpm's higher than what are intended.

It's more than likely your 2-speed adjustment screw, so take the time to adjust it properly. There are 2 screws in there if you didn't know, and the one that's not the 2-speed adjustment pretty much holds the tranny together...so I hope you didn't futz with that lol. Read the manual, or check this out- http://www.traxxas.com/support/pub/the_complete_tmaxx_guide_part3.htm#2-speed-anchor

EDIT: Ah, I shoulda read slow's post first lol...oh well, good luck!

[Pat Fierle]

I may also be that the slipper is to loose. Beleive it or not that fixed my shifting problem on my maxx.

[JoeMAXX]

When my TMaxx does not shift into second I have found I am running the engine a little to rich. You can also adjust the clutch with port hole on the tranny and I would look at the instructions for this. If you turn it out counter clockwise it will loosen the second gear clutch. 1/8 of a turn I would start with then make small 1/8 turn increments. This will make your shift point sooner.

I would look at leaning it out just a little bit first and use the same advice on the HSN lean it it out in 1/8 turn increments. With weather changes you have to make adjustments to the Carb. I adjust my Tmaxx for best performance everytime I run.

[Le2005]

What I did to some what correct mine is I tuned and increased air flow that is how I fixed my shifting problem .

[marinemaxx]

I have had the same problem make sure you have properly tuned the truck. If you are too rich the truck will not shift.