BMKTW2 wrote:
I've always used the medium spacers on those rear turnbuckles. It gives more clearance with the gear cover. Might be causing the cover to egg shape and go into the outdrive iono
Cool build so far!
I don't think there is any interference there, but it sure makes it difficult to install/remove the gear cover. I might have to try the medium spacers you mentioned. That's another odd observation with this kit. Seems as though every other bag has aluminum spacers in it. Only place I recall them being used was with the rear camber link-to-bulkhead and on the steering rack stand-offs. The shorter ones go with the steering rack IIRC and the longer ones went with the rear camber links. There must be at least 4 or 5 pairs of these aluminum spacers scattered throughout the kit.
Matter of fact, I've been wondering why there were spacers in this bag:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Traxxas-Rear-Battery-Box-Connector-for-LS-II-SRT-TRX-3-/171088367570?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27d5a94fd2
My kit has the exact same sealed bag in it, but I don't know why the spacers are in there. There is no mention of them in that part of the manual, nor have I ever seen them used with that piece on any vehicle.
As for the gear cover, I tried another one I had and the same thing. After messing with it a little, it appears that just the heads of the out drive set screws are rubbing. Maybe they just need to be tightened down a hair more, but I don't want to over tighten them and risk stripping the plastic yokes. Perhaps I just need slightly shorter set screws.