RC10B4/T4 Forum
#3077
Tech Champion
iTrader: (7)
Freefallmarine says he is gas only...but stay tuned. LOL.
Redbull--I had the same thing a few months back. Around the time I switched to BL I started noticing my truck was louder each time out. But I have redone the diff a few times since then. I'm wondering if the bearings need attention or something. I also just learned I have been over-tightening the diff from the start. So next time I redo the diff i'm starting a little less tight. I have a feel for it now after watching a few other people do their's.
Redbull--I had the same thing a few months back. Around the time I switched to BL I started noticing my truck was louder each time out. But I have redone the diff a few times since then. I'm wondering if the bearings need attention or something. I also just learned I have been over-tightening the diff from the start. So next time I redo the diff i'm starting a little less tight. I have a feel for it now after watching a few other people do their's.
#3082
Tech Apprentice
iTrader: (5)
Freefallmarine says he is gas only...but stay tuned. LOL.
Redbull--I had the same thing a few months back. Around the time I switched to BL I started noticing my truck was louder each time out. But I have redone the diff a few times since then. I'm wondering if the bearings need attention or something. I also just learned I have been over-tightening the diff from the start. So next time I redo the diff i'm starting a little less tight. I have a feel for it now after watching a few other people do their's.
Redbull--I had the same thing a few months back. Around the time I switched to BL I started noticing my truck was louder each time out. But I have redone the diff a few times since then. I'm wondering if the bearings need attention or something. I also just learned I have been over-tightening the diff from the start. So next time I redo the diff i'm starting a little less tight. I have a feel for it now after watching a few other people do their's.
#3083
I have posted how I put the GTB on my B4 several pages back...
http://www.rctech.net/forum/showpost...postcount=2251
The heatsink fins are not parallel to the fan blowing direction so that the weight of the wires are more centered and it's easier for me to see the GTB programming LEDs.
The cap is not positioned like in the picture but is cable-tied it to the motor wires.
I put some lead weights on the other side to counter the weight of the GTB.
http://www.rctech.net/forum/showpost...postcount=2251
The heatsink fins are not parallel to the fan blowing direction so that the weight of the wires are more centered and it's easier for me to see the GTB programming LEDs.
The cap is not positioned like in the picture but is cable-tied it to the motor wires.
I put some lead weights on the other side to counter the weight of the GTB.
#3084
Another little suggestion... if possilbe I would move..turn the motor in a little more so if you get rear ended really hard your are less likely to get the red motor wire knocked off. Mine is about a 1/4 turn counter clockwise compared to buggyking's pic.... a rear end wreck is less likely to hit the wires/solder posts. It's happened to me but just ripped some shielding off the red wire and slight bent the solding tabs..but I quickly turned in it afterwards..would suck for it to happen in a main or something.
#3086
for loud pinion/spurs try a little drop of light oil on them...not much needed.
#3087
Tech Elite
iTrader: (67)
another thing about the 13.5. you should never gear for a temp...gear for performance.
i like 81/24 in the b4 (85-deg), and 87/22 in the t4 (95-deg). indoor season starts soon, may go up 2 teeth on both....but 26 on the truck, im pretty sure thats too high.
#3088
NP, you should have no problems using the other mounting holes in the motor..makes soldering a little tight but you can always have the motor loose/off while doing that.
I also use velcro strips instead of zipties...ties are pita. one around the motor/sensor wires tied to the wing mount and another near the gtb, just to keep it neat and in place.
..also I like to twist/braid any batter/motor wires were possible to help cut down on the interferance/noise.
I also use velcro strips instead of zipties...ties are pita. one around the motor/sensor wires tied to the wing mount and another near the gtb, just to keep it neat and in place.
..also I like to twist/braid any batter/motor wires were possible to help cut down on the interferance/noise.
#3089
Tech Elite
iTrader: (67)
a drop of ae stealth lube in the tranny on the idler gear (it works around) is the only place i put lube on gears.
#3090
Yep. I 've had a few spurs get 'out or round', ..my stock spur w/ my b4rs was out of round from the factory! Always a good ideal to check the gear mess all the way around the spur.... and agree if they are really loud there is probaly another problem...slipper/tranny or diff... Don't use the oil often but seems to have a touch less drag when I do. I also take my tranny apart and check the gears & bearings... clean and reoil bearings. I notice lube and dirt will build up on the tranny gears adding resistance.