Serpent 710
#2176
Originally posted by S710_Nut
InitialD: I believe it was the 19t pulley on the runner, the manual shows the pulley the wrong way around, the countersunk part on the pulley needs to go in first so the e clip lines up?
InitialD: I believe it was the 19t pulley on the runner, the manual shows the pulley the wrong way around, the countersunk part on the pulley needs to go in first so the e clip lines up?
#2177
Re: Re: Re: 710 kit problems?
Originally posted by tomkelley
Yeah I looked all over for it, there is no 19tooth gear. I have 3 22 tooth gears (2 marked mid, 1 marked 2sp), and one 24t marked 2sp. I only need one mid 22t, not two. I do however have the 19t flange, woohoo!
Yeah I looked all over for it, there is no 19tooth gear. I have 3 22 tooth gears (2 marked mid, 1 marked 2sp), and one 24t marked 2sp. I only need one mid 22t, not two. I do however have the 19t flange, woohoo!
#2178
Guys
What are the exact size of allen key drivers required to build the car. Most of the ones i have are imperial from the NTC3 and i am sick of using the allen keys you get with the kit....
And also the wheel nut driver size as well?
SN
What are the exact size of allen key drivers required to build the car. Most of the ones i have are imperial from the NTC3 and i am sick of using the allen keys you get with the kit....
And also the wheel nut driver size as well?
SN
#2179
Originally posted by S710_Nut
Guys
What are the exact size of allen key drivers required to build the car. Most of the ones i have are imperial from the NTC3 and i am sick of using the allen keys you get with the kit....
And also the wheel nut driver size as well?
SN
Guys
What are the exact size of allen key drivers required to build the car. Most of the ones i have are imperial from the NTC3 and i am sick of using the allen keys you get with the kit....
And also the wheel nut driver size as well?
SN
2mm
2.5mm
3mm
5mm
and 7mm socket for the wheel nuts.
#2180
Originally posted by InitialD
Pacman25 is right. The two grub screws are in the separate pack where the linkage spring is. I guess Serpent missed that one out and decided to put it in later.
Which step was this wrong? To my knowledge, I didn't find any.
Yes, I mark mine with a marker pen. I notice that everytime you rebuilkd the shock, the shock cap does not end up at the same position. So marking it permanantly would be pointless.
Pacman25 is right. The two grub screws are in the separate pack where the linkage spring is. I guess Serpent missed that one out and decided to put it in later.
Which step was this wrong? To my knowledge, I didn't find any.
Yes, I mark mine with a marker pen. I notice that everytime you rebuilkd the shock, the shock cap does not end up at the same position. So marking it permanantly would be pointless.
#2181
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Last edited by Pacman25; 12-27-2003 at 10:48 PM.
#2182
Those that have run the car, What is the default Clutch setting like? Does it engage early or late? I am going to be running on concrete with rubber tires so i don' want it engaging too high in the power range or all i will ever do is 360 degree spins
#2183
InitialD: A few pages back when you posted the picture off your 710, you had the front shock on the back off the front shock tower? Whats the go there?
SN
SN
#2184
Bearings!
Would you guys bother removing the shield from the bearings cleaning them and replacing the oil with a teflon based lub before use?
Also,
How often would you clean the bearings? After every meet?
SN
Also,
How often would you clean the bearings? After every meet?
SN
#2185
Tech Master
iTrader: (14)
Originally posted by S710_Nut
InitialD: A few pages back when you posted the picture off your 710, you had the front shock on the back off the front shock tower? Whats the go there?
SN
InitialD: A few pages back when you posted the picture off your 710, you had the front shock on the back off the front shock tower? Whats the go there?
SN
D wasnt happy with the angle of the shocks in the stock position. Julius has already answered that it shouldnt be a problem in the intended position.
Would you guys bother removing the shield from the bearings cleaning them and replacing the oil with a teflon based lub before use?
#2186
Originally posted by sparksy
D wasnt happy with the angle of the shocks in the stock position. Julius has already answered that it shouldnt be a problem in the intended position.
D wasnt happy with the angle of the shocks in the stock position. Julius has already answered that it shouldnt be a problem in the intended position.
Originally posted by sparksy
I dont clean them out new. I run them stock for the first few runs until I am happy the belts and drive train has worn in. Then I tear the car down and clean and re lube the bearings. Then its a clean and relube after every race day.
I dont clean them out new. I run them stock for the first few runs until I am happy the belts and drive train has worn in. Then I tear the car down and clean and re lube the bearings. Then its a clean and relube after every race day.
Anyway, I thought I tried differently this time with the 710. But then again, like the shock tower thingy, it's a matter of preference for me. It's a nice feeling to know that you lubed them good and know that eveyone of them will works good. I only degrease and lube those bearings that are the rubber shielded ones. The small ones I leave them alone. Besides, I give them Mobil 1 treatment on these bearings after I degrease them which should be good for my bearings as they last me a very long time.
#2187
Re: Bearings!
Originally posted by S710_Nut
Would you guys bother removing the shield from the bearings cleaning them and replacing the oil with a teflon based lub before use?
Would you guys bother removing the shield from the bearings cleaning them and replacing the oil with a teflon based lub before use?
Still, I must say that after running in the brake pads and the belts, my 710 is as smooth as a shaft driven Barracuda battery car !
Originally posted by S710_Nut
How often would you clean the bearings? After every meet?
How often would you clean the bearings? After every meet?
The trick is to keep them clean after every weekend of before beginning a day's run. I specifically don't try to blow compressed air into the bearings or near them to clear the dirt off after a day's run. I use the Serpent cleaning gum / putty to do this. They are excellent in keeping the external of the bearings clean and dust free without contaminating the bearing internals with dirt.
#2188
Originally posted by S710_Nut
Those that have run the car, What is the default Clutch setting like? Does it engage early or late? I am going to be running on concrete with rubber tires so i don' want it engaging too high in the power range or all i will ever do is 360 degree spins
Those that have run the car, What is the default Clutch setting like? Does it engage early or late? I am going to be running on concrete with rubber tires so i don' want it engaging too high in the power range or all i will ever do is 360 degree spins
To ease out the wheel spins, you may want to try the yellow pad clutch shoe (not the black XP one given with the kit). That will probably give a more linear power to the wheels. Else, use a smaller 1st gear spur or a bigger 1st gear pinion to smoothen out the power surges and mind boggling acceleration !
#2189
Another way to ease the punch of the car is to go from 5cell AAA batteries to 4cell batteries it slows down the response of the throttle servo and in my opinon is a much smoother response with better control
#2190
Originally posted by InitialD
Else, use a smaller 1st gear spur or a bigger 1st gear pinion to smoothen out the power surges and mind boggling acceleration !
Else, use a smaller 1st gear spur or a bigger 1st gear pinion to smoothen out the power surges and mind boggling acceleration !
Mine is all still box stock, if I slide the engine to the right, the mount rubs the rear pulley.