Hanshi Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Hi, Thaks for the opportunity to join and comment. I have a problem which I can't understand.I have purchased a number of racing trucks, but none of them will move forward. When I accelerate, they only shudder, but the wheels are turning fine. All other cars work fine?? Any help would be appreciated. regards Hanshi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy P. Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Sounds like the motors have popped out of their holders and/or the gears are chewed.Open them up and check that everything is moving freely add a drop of oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorp Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Better release the emergency brake. Or the tires are old and dried out , thus no traction and need replacing.If the trucks are non scaly they may have a thicker guide than the slot can handle so guide needs replacing.You have plastic underneath keeping tires off of track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshi Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 Sounds like the motors have popped out of their holders and/or the gears are chewed.Open them up and check that everything is moving freely add a drop of oil.I will give it a look and get back yo you. Thank you for the reply. I don't think the gears are chewed however, as when I hold the front of the truck on to the track the wheels do spin madly. If I could relate it to a motor vehicle, it is as if I am pressing the accelerator whilst hold my foot on the break Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshi Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 Sounds like the motors have popped out of their holders and/or the gears are chewed.Open them up and check that everything is moving freely add a drop of oil.I will give it a look and get back yo you. Thank you for the reply. I don't think the gears are chewed however, as when I hold the front of the truck on to the track the wheels do spin madly. If I could relate it to a motor vehicle, it is as if I am pressing the accelerator whilst hold my foot on the break Checked the gears, no apparent problem. The 2 trucks giving the 'non movement' have double yellow gears. When put on the track all wheels turn well but no forward movement. I will add a drop of oil, but everything is really moving freely?Also the side car bikes are doing the same thing ????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy P. Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 I think you need to film this and post a link here. I can't figure out what is happening based on your description. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshi Posted August 15, 2020 Author Share Posted August 15, 2020 Hi Andy P and Gorp,I really am a scalextric newbie, and boy how it shows.Using your combined ifo, I think I may have solved the problem.I was thinking about the "hand brake" comment, and how it could apply here.I swapped tyres from one of the older vehicles, just for a test..... and guess what ..... the truck moved forward.Although the tyres I swapped over, are also from an older vehicle, they made a vast improvement, so now I will need to buy a number of tyres.Thanks for the help, I will keep you posted on the outcome.I will search ebay for some tyres ??regards,Hanshi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy P. Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 What contry are you in?We cna then make suggestions where best to buy them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshi Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 Hi Andy P,I live in Australia. Thanks for that cob.regards,Hanshi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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