Of course you don’t follow, Monkeywrench. It was my mistake. My post was intended for Heisenberg — about using lipos in HIS Traxxas Blast. Sorry for confusion/wasting your time.
Thanks guys! Yes, I wasn’t clear. I have new tubing. My new idea though is the metal tube/rubber grommet deal. Anyway, thanks! If all else fails, I’ll drill a bigger hole!
I’m thinking of trying the freeze method first. Who knows? Thanks Heisenberg, and thanks Monkey Wrench. I appreciate it.
Monkey Wrench: You would need to confirm this with Traxxas (easy enough to do), but I THINK the only reason Traxxas says the Blast’s ESC is “incompatible” with lipo...
My problem is just as it says above. I had a Traxxas Blast RC Boat sitting in my garage for at least 6-8 years, becoming absolutely filthy. I remember feeling very bored with it when first I ran it. Replaced it with an Aquacraft Supervee 27 Brushless. Anybody remember those, lol? Actually...