Some questions about getting running again
-
- Approved Member
- Posts: 58
- Joined: Mon Aug 15, 2011 12:58 pm
Some questions about getting running again
I have a mid 80's, a stamp, 6 gear that I am trying to back running again. I used this back in the day as a carpet oval stock car. I have gotten it "running" if you want to call it that and now I'm trying to do it right. When I used to race most of use ran the steering of the servo right out to the wheels so I'm using the Traxxas bell cranks which seem like a good fit. I will, for now, be running my T4 speed control with either NiMh or LiPo to a 27 turn "stock" motor I got from someone at the track. I also found a bunch of b3 wheels so I'm good there. i am having a heck of a time figuring out the gearing though. Any ideas??? Also is there anyone using a T4 with LiPo and how is it working? I was running around the driveway and the motor was getting very hot which I think was the gearing but not sure. I also need to know about what size tubing is used to brace the front nose? I will need to make something up since I trimmed down the sides where the braces attached to the side of the tub. I will be taking off most of the suspension parts to boil them but I'm not sure how long I should do this. I have read here from 5 minutes up to 30 so I NEED help with this too. I will be trying and fabing up some new shock towers but I will need to find scans/pics that I can print and attach to some fiberglass but I don't want to get tooo far ahead of myself. I picked up a new Viper body and need ball cups to make it look a little cleaner. My Magnum jr. worked but I picked up a Flysky 2.4 since there was interferance around the house. Never posted pics but I will try.
Thanks for the help,
Mark
Thanks for the help,
Mark
-
- Approved Member
- Posts: 58
- Joined: Mon Aug 15, 2011 12:58 pm
Re: Some questions about getting running again
i can't help with the gearing, last time i had a 6 gear i was a kid. one of these day's i'll have to get back into them.
boiling, i thought, was for new parts back in the day.
the other parts you mention can all be had, fairly cheaply, on ebay, or here in the bst.
boiling, i thought, was for new parts back in the day.
the other parts you mention can all be had, fairly cheaply, on ebay, or here in the bst.
Re: Some questions about getting running again
Sorry, I got 2 hours into your essay then fell asleep before I could reply.mark in wi wrote:WOW No body can give any suggestions on gearing, boiling, or nose tube size?
Re: Some questions about getting running again
I believe you're thinking of hydrogen peroxide soaking.
. . . you have Associated Green Slime for brains. And not even new Green Slime, but old gooped out Green Slime.
-
- Approved Member
- Posts: 58
- Joined: Mon Aug 15, 2011 12:58 pm
Re: Some questions about getting running again
Sorry just got done dealing with something and was hoping to see some suggestions.
Boiling - I read somewhere around here, boiling should help put some water back into the parts so they are able to flex a little before breaking. I have seen everything from 5 to 30 minutes and was hoping someone who has done this could narrow it down for me.
As for gearing I don't have a clue with the switch to the b3 wheels.
Once again I apologize for being rude.
Mark
Boiling - I read somewhere around here, boiling should help put some water back into the parts so they are able to flex a little before breaking. I have seen everything from 5 to 30 minutes and was hoping someone who has done this could narrow it down for me.
As for gearing I don't have a clue with the switch to the b3 wheels.
Once again I apologize for being rude.
Mark
-
- Approved Member
- Posts: 100
- Joined: Mon Jan 07, 2013 9:45 pm
- Location: Anaheim,Ca.
Re: Some questions about getting running again
I boiled some parts for about fifteen minutes the other day....I was craving hard boiled eggs. Hey,two birds with one stone,right?
Re: Some questions about getting running again
I know nothing about RC10s and gearing so i cant help you there, but this may help out and give you a somewhat rough idea? http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=28127 there are plenty of threads on people racing RC10s and i'm sure there is info there on gearing, you will have to have a search around.mark in wi wrote:Sorry just got done dealing with something and was hoping to see some suggestions.
Boiling - I read somewhere around here, boiling should help put some water back into the parts so they are able to flex a little before breaking. I have seen everything from 5 to 30 minutes and was hoping someone who has done this could narrow it down for me.
As for gearing I don't have a clue with the switch to the b3 wheels.
Once again I apologize for being rude.
Mark
Apparently peanut oil is good for plastic. I use Autoglym vinyl and rubber care. You could also try wintergreen oil, or Glycerin - but I think these are better for rubber.
Some interesting stuff here: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=62328.0
As for the T4, it can handle the stock motor. But your motor probably wont handle the long run times you will get from a lipo. If you search for OIN threads, this is "Old is NEW" you will find a heap of stuff on modernizing your RC10, there is also a thread on modern tech: http://www.rc10talk.com/viewforum.php?f=40
e.g OIN http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=27121
I'm sure there are loads more threads, one listing parts required, etc. You're not rude, but perhaps a little impatient
Good to have you on the board
Create an account or sign in to join the discussion
You need to be a member in order to post a reply
Create an account
Not a member? register to join our community
Members can start their own topics & subscribe to topics
It’s free and only takes a minute
Sign in
-
- Similar Topics
- Replies
- Views
- Last post
-
- 11 Replies
- 1587 Views
-
Last post by njdriver04
-
- 0 Replies
- 843 Views
-
Last post by Bharper
-
- 1 Replies
- 596 Views
-
Last post by corkyjohnson75
-
- 8 Replies
- 1404 Views
-
Last post by Bormac
-
- 16 Replies
- 2449 Views
-
Last post by trek
-
- 17 Replies
- 1980 Views
-
Last post by JosephS
-
- 2 Replies
- 559 Views
-
Last post by ChisaiKuso
-
- 36 Replies
- 2045 Views
-
Last post by flipwils11
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: Ahrefs [Bot] and 37 guests