AYK Gator/Sidewinder gearbox question
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AYK Gator/Sidewinder gearbox question
Hi guys,
I just picked up and restored an AYK Gator/Sidewinder... really a nice looking car. I'm thinking it's probably the first mid-motor 2WD buggy designed eh?
Anyway, I put a black can in there and took it for a spin and it seems that the plastic diff bevel gears seem to flex under torque - sometimes enough for the diff gears to "slip" and when that happens I can hear a clicking coming from the gearbox. Have tried adding some shims which help but don't totally eliminate this.
It may be a longshot but I'm wondering if anyone here has any ideas on how to fix this issue.
I intend to run this car at our local annual vintage event so any other tips on how to improve the performance of this car would be great!
One last question - know of anyone doing repros of the shell? The one I have is in decent shape but a new one would rock!
Thanks in advance.
I just picked up and restored an AYK Gator/Sidewinder... really a nice looking car. I'm thinking it's probably the first mid-motor 2WD buggy designed eh?
Anyway, I put a black can in there and took it for a spin and it seems that the plastic diff bevel gears seem to flex under torque - sometimes enough for the diff gears to "slip" and when that happens I can hear a clicking coming from the gearbox. Have tried adding some shims which help but don't totally eliminate this.
It may be a longshot but I'm wondering if anyone here has any ideas on how to fix this issue.
I intend to run this car at our local annual vintage event so any other tips on how to improve the performance of this car would be great!
One last question - know of anyone doing repros of the shell? The one I have is in decent shape but a new one would rock!
Thanks in advance.
Re: AYK Gator/Sidewinder gearbox question
I have a set of Metal Gears that replace the plastic ones and do not flex.
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Re: AYK Gator/Sidewinder gearbox question
I am just in the process of starting an AYK Gator rebuild. It is actually my first after having been away from the hobby for over 20 years. I got the bug when I saw they re-released my first car, the Rough Rider.
Anyway, using this site for reference, I made a guess that the Gator/Sidewinder body was used again on the Bobcat. (1983 tab on top will take you to the Gator/Sidewinder)
http://www.inetrc.com/AYK/Details/AYKBobcat.htm
You can order a Bobcat body from our friends in Canada. I don't know if it is an exact match or not which does not bother me but might bug you.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AYK-BOBCAT-BODY-/150607692446?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2310eb029e
Anyway, using this site for reference, I made a guess that the Gator/Sidewinder body was used again on the Bobcat. (1983 tab on top will take you to the Gator/Sidewinder)
http://www.inetrc.com/AYK/Details/AYKBobcat.htm
You can order a Bobcat body from our friends in Canada. I don't know if it is an exact match or not which does not bother me but might bug you.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AYK-BOBCAT-BODY-/150607692446?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2310eb029e
Re: AYK Gator/Sidewinder gearbox question
Back in the day I bought the gears from Circus Hobby. I cannot recall if they were AYK brand or aftermarket. The metal gears and a sticker kit is all I have left of my Gator. I really miss that car and wish I could find one.
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Re: AYK Gator/Sidewinder gearbox question
I bought a Boxer (same as Bobcat and Buffalo) new back in the 80s. The diff is the same than in the Gator (or Sidewinder) and the gears were metal. I always had probles with it. Nilon gears worked better IMO. Having said that AYK also made ball diffs but those are rare...
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