Center differential gouges

[TKDetroit]

New to the RC world. Picked up a python 6s second hand. There is gouging in the center diff. Any ideas why this would happen

 

[Partydaz]

Be rocks getting stuck underneath the diff and scratching it up thats all, my Kagama 6s is covered in battle scars from stones .

 

[Horatio]

This is one of numerous reasons why chassis shrouds are useful.

 

[TKDetroit]

hopefully it’s from debris. Both center drive shafts have slight bends. Thought maybe from that

 

[Horatio]

hopefully it’s from debris. Both center drive shafts have slight bends. Thought maybe from that

No, the centre driveshafts can bend for a number of reasons - but you may be relieved to hear that they don't jump out and gouge the anodising off your diff like that.

Rocks and chippings are the culprit.

Your chassis needs a shroud.

 

[TKDetroit]

Wish I had one yesterday after running in the wet sand. Bad idea. What a mess I made

 

[TKDetroit]

Thank you everyone for the reply’s

 

[KnowAir]

Character, that’s what I call it! LOL
Definitely from debris getting trapped under the diff housing. Be glad the cup is alloy and not composite like most Arrma’s..
I recently put 3 new composite diffs in my Arrma Mojave 6s, bought them from Jenny’s RC, $120. Which is actually a really good price considering they’re complete with front and rear gearboxes, outdrives and bearings.
First run a rock got lodged under the center diff and nearly wore right through the composite cup.. bummer! I do have new cups on standby from back when I thought rebuilding them was feasible. Then I saw the price of the ring/pinion gearset. Cheaper to but new from a kit breaker complete.