RC-10 Graphite Battery Question

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RC-10 Graphite Battery Question

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Anyone know why this NIMH batter is not fitting?

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Newer battery cells are larger than older 1200 -1700 mah scr and sce cells

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Re: RC-10 Graphite Battery Question

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They are sized closer to lipos now...

workaround: cut the flat bottom part of the bulkhead to get the 10th of the inch you are missing so it fits. That's how they did it for the re-re:

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Re: RC-10 Graphite Battery Question

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You may also need to move the cup forward. Rather than drill holes, you can use servo tape and tape it down.

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Re: RC-10 Graphite Battery Question

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Stick packs didn't fit in them right 30 years ago either. :lol:

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I wonder if I buy an old NICAD battery if it will fit. Really just for show since it’s a shelfer. The bottom of the bulkhead is already cut and I don’t really want to drill holes or use tape. Thanks for the feedback guys.

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Re: RC-10 Graphite Battery Question

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Yeah older nice packs might fit. They also fit better without the end caps or if you run a side by side 6 cell.

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