B44.1 Bevel Diff Gear (rear)
I'm running into a recurring problem with my B44.1.
I've had to replace the rear bevel diff gear in the buggy a few times now. It seems like the diff gear is losing a few teeth. Its always the bevel gear, the pinion gear shows no sign of damage. Anyone else running into this? Is there a hop-up bevel gear? Is it due to something else I'm not seeing...? Dave |
Caster SK10 uses the same gear and we offer a metal one, problem solved!
http://casterracingusa.com/home.php?...ction=0&page=7 |
I have never had that problem. I am thinking that you are not putting on the correct number of shims so the spacing is wrong.
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Originally Posted by goin2drt
(Post 9093147)
I have never had that problem. I am thinking that you are not putting on the correct number of shims so the spacing is wrong.
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I had a b44 for 2 years and never striped a rear diff gear. It's all about your shims you don't want to gear to slide side to side, and the pinion gear to slide back and forth. There is no need for metal gears, the gears that come in the kit are just fine.
Ty |
Originally Posted by MantisWorx
(Post 9093121)
Caster SK10 uses the same gear and we offer a metal one, problem solved!
http://casterracingusa.com/home.php?...ction=0&page=7 Are these machined or cast? |
I have the exact same problem...
I've had my b44.1 for about 2 months and I'm about to rebuild the diff for the 3rd time. I called Team Associates to ask about it and they said it's normal. The guy I talked to actually told me he rebuilds both his diffs before each day at the track. I'm not racing yet, just rallying in my friend's back yard. I don't think I've gone a full day without something on the b44.1 breaking, but usually it's something simple like the front arms. I've tried shimming following a few tutorials and making sure everything is really tight. The plastic that the bevel gear is made of seems so cheap. Perhaps these metal gears are the solution...except they're out of stock. |
Originally Posted by wezyde
(Post 9212710)
I have the exact same problem...
I've had my b44.1 for about 2 months and I'm about to rebuild the diff for the 3rd time. I called Team Associates to ask about it and they said it's normal. The guy I talked to actually told me he rebuilds both his diffs before each day at the track. I'm not racing yet, just rallying in my friend's back yard. I don't think I've gone a full day without something on the b44.1 breaking, but usually it's something simple like the front arms. I've tried shimming following a few tutorials and making sure everything is really tight. The plastic that the bevel gear is made of seems so cheap. Perhaps these metal gears are the solution...except they're out of stock. |
I can almost guarantee that both of you are having issues because of a broken or cracked gearbox. If the gearbox is cracked or broken it will allow the pinion gear mesh to change, which will cause the gears to fail. Try replacing the gearbox, and see if that solves your issues.
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Originally Posted by BashemSmashem
(Post 9213202)
You are running a B44 as a basher
Most of my driving is done at a our backyard "track" perhaps it's a bit much for the b44.1. The track can be seen on vimeo.com/22221799 (sorry I can't post urls yet). I was actually thinking I should trade the b44.1 for a SCT. I would like take the b44.1 to the local real track but I need something I can drive each weekend without having to rebuild each time. Do you guys think I should switch if my main track is the one shown in the video? Thanks for the thoughts! |
I just received the metal gears from caster (SKOP039) and they don't seem to fit.
I took my diff apart again and it seems like each time I do I find a pile of dirt inside along with a pile of gear fragments. I looked carefully at the case I didn't see any cracks at all. The diff was closed tightly all the way around. Perhaps the dusty environment of my track is just too much for the b44.1 diff... |
all b44's strip diff gears! there is not one weekend that goes by that i dint see at least 4 b44's strip rear and front gears! charge it to the game!
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Originally Posted by toyota 2jz
(Post 9266964)
all b44's strip diff gears! there is not one weekend that goes by that i dint see at least 4 b44's strip rear and front gears! charge it to the game!
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Originally Posted by wezyde
(Post 9266789)
I took my diff apart again and it seems like each time I do I find a pile of dirt inside along with a pile of gear fragments. I looked carefully at the case I didn't see any cracks at all. The diff was closed tightly all the way around.
Perhaps the dusty environment of my track is just too much for the b44.1 diff... When replacing the gears it's important to replace the ring AND pinion in the gearbox. Use this part. http://order.aeteam.net/product_deta...?Itemcode=3914 I switched over to a Tekin 5.5 in 2009, and have yet to strip out a diff gear. Set the slipper a litter looser to help save the diff gears. Hope this helps. |
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