86LikesHpi Pro 4
03-26-2004, 08:41 AM
#2762
Hey zombies...got a ? for you. I was going through the previous pages of the Pro 4 looking for building tips (yes, I bought one) and I came across this post....
....and I was wondering what exactly you did to "overcook" the gears? I ask because I'm going to "boil" mine overnight tonight, and I don't want to ruin them before I even get them in the car!!
As I understand it, I'm to boil some water, let it set for a couple minutes, then put the hot water in a bowl and then put the gears in... letting the gears soak until the water is back to room temp....correct?....anyone?
Originally posted by rc-zombies
didn't get a chance to check...I over-cooked my gears to well done.
waiting for more gears to arrive from Japan ealy next week...
didn't get a chance to check...I over-cooked my gears to well done.
waiting for more gears to arrive from Japan ealy next week...
As I understand it, I'm to boil some water, let it set for a couple minutes, then put the hot water in a bowl and then put the gears in... letting the gears soak until the water is back to room temp....correct?....anyone?
03-26-2004, 08:46 AM
#2763
Originally posted by cartmen34
Hey zombies...got a ? for you. I was going through the previous pages of the Pro 4 looking for building tips (yes, I bought one) and I came across this post....
....and I was wondering what exactly you did to "overcook" the gears? I ask because I'm going to "boil" mine overnight tonight, and I don't want to ruin them before I even get them in the car!!
As I understand it, I'm to boil some water, let it set for a couple minutes, then put the hot water in a bowl and then put the gears in... letting the gears soak until the water is back to room temp....correct?....anyone?
Hey zombies...got a ? for you. I was going through the previous pages of the Pro 4 looking for building tips (yes, I bought one) and I came across this post....
....and I was wondering what exactly you did to "overcook" the gears? I ask because I'm going to "boil" mine overnight tonight, and I don't want to ruin them before I even get them in the car!!
As I understand it, I'm to boil some water, let it set for a couple minutes, then put the hot water in a bowl and then put the gears in... letting the gears soak until the water is back to room temp....correct?....anyone?
I overcooked my gears when I got busy building the car..I left them in the pot with the stove on..and the water somehow dissappeared...
03-26-2004, 09:18 AM
#2764
Originally posted by rc-zombies
Yes..that is correct... and let them air dry... after that just apply your favorite lube..
I overcooked my gears when I got busy building the car..I left them in the pot with the stove on..and the water somehow dissappeared...
Yes..that is correct... and let them air dry... after that just apply your favorite lube..
I overcooked my gears when I got busy building the car..I left them in the pot with the stove on..and the water somehow dissappeared...
(I swear... I've been racing for over 12 years... I've just never had to do this before and I want to make sure I do it right!! )
03-26-2004, 09:30 AM
#2766
chefs recipe
Here is another variation of the cooked gear recipe.
Pretend you are making a cup of tea.
Put H20 in a coffee cup.
Place in microwave on high 2 minutes.
Remove from microwave. H20 should be around 160°. Got a kitchen thermometer?
Drop in # 73501 A & B.
Leave till H20 cools.
Pretend you are making a cup of tea.
Put H20 in a coffee cup.
Place in microwave on high 2 minutes.
Remove from microwave. H20 should be around 160°. Got a kitchen thermometer?
Drop in # 73501 A & B.
Leave till H20 cools.
03-26-2004, 09:43 AM
#2767
Re: chefs recipe
Originally posted by coastaltony
Here is another variation of the cooked gear recipe.
Pretend you are making a cup of tea.
Put H20 in a coffee cup.
Place in microwave on high 2 minutes.
Remove from microwave. H20 should be around 160°. Got a kitchen thermometer?
Drop in # 73501 A & B.
Leave till H20 cools.
Here is another variation of the cooked gear recipe.
Pretend you are making a cup of tea.
Put H20 in a coffee cup.
Place in microwave on high 2 minutes.
Remove from microwave. H20 should be around 160°. Got a kitchen thermometer?
Drop in # 73501 A & B.
Leave till H20 cools.
Remove from H2O
Towel dry
Add your favorit seasoning (lube)
Preceed with assembly.
03-26-2004, 10:16 AM
#2770
I am gonna try to get some purple fuel tubing for my antenna...
Good call about the led Zombies
Is red fantom bearing lube good for the oneway?
What are the set screws that goes over the sway bar mount for on the bulkhead?
This is how i cooked my gears:
I put some water in a smallcup and micro waved it for 2 min...
took it out with oven mits on and i dropped the gears in here till the waters cooled...
Good call about the led Zombies
Is red fantom bearing lube good for the oneway?
What are the set screws that goes over the sway bar mount for on the bulkhead?
This is how i cooked my gears:
I put some water in a smallcup and micro waved it for 2 min...
took it out with oven mits on and i dropped the gears in here till the waters cooled...
03-26-2004, 10:23 AM
#2771
Originally posted by Super Steve
I am gonna try to get some purple fuel tubing for my antenna...
Good call about the led Zombies
Is red fantom bearing lube good for the oneway?
What are the set screws that goes over the sway bar mount for on the bulkhead?
This is how i cooked my gears:
I put some water in a smallcup and micro waved it for 2 min...
took it out with oven mits on and i dropped the gears in here till the waters cooled...
I am gonna try to get some purple fuel tubing for my antenna...
Good call about the led Zombies
Is red fantom bearing lube good for the oneway?
What are the set screws that goes over the sway bar mount for on the bulkhead?
This is how i cooked my gears:
I put some water in a smallcup and micro waved it for 2 min...
took it out with oven mits on and i dropped the gears in here till the waters cooled...
The set screws help hold the swaybar in place, so it doesn't move. Just make sure you don't over-tighten them...
Last edited by RCBuddha; 03-26-2004 at 11:02 AM.
03-26-2004, 10:24 AM
#2772
kew - I don't know if it's just my motors, or what it is, but on average I end up gearing about a tooth lower than some of the other guys at my track. I'm sure it's just my powerband, as I've been running a slightly different brush cut than some of the other guys with heavier springs. I know it's geared right, because I have tons of infield, and the car tops out at the end of the backstretch. The track isn't "too small" - ever see S&N Trackside?
Steve - The set screws take the play out of the swaybar when you run smaller size swaybars. Just tighten them down until the swaybar doesnt have any up/down play, but don't bind up the swaybar!
I also had to use the microwave when I was in the dorm or the track. Depending on the microwave's power, it may take up to 3min to get it boiling.
Steve - The set screws take the play out of the swaybar when you run smaller size swaybars. Just tighten them down until the swaybar doesnt have any up/down play, but don't bind up the swaybar!
I also had to use the microwave when I was in the dorm or the track. Depending on the microwave's power, it may take up to 3min to get it boiling.
03-26-2004, 11:00 AM
#2773
Originally posted by TSR6
Just tighten them down until the swaybar doesnt have any up/down play, but don't bind up the swaybar!
Just tighten them down until the swaybar doesnt have any up/down play, but don't bind up the swaybar!
03-26-2004, 11:05 AM
#2774
Originally posted by Beeb
Thanks for mentioning that! I went and checked my bars and they wouldn't rotate at all. Now I know what they meant by "play." I thought it meant left/right movement.. not up/down.
Thanks for mentioning that! I went and checked my bars and they wouldn't rotate at all. Now I know what they meant by "play." I thought it meant left/right movement.. not up/down.
just have to find some purple ones...
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXE104&P=7
