13LikesTeam Associated B44.3 Factory Team Thread
10-11-2014, 10:02 PM
#678
Well, I got the bearings to go down all the way, took the edge of my table and some spinach to nudge them down. Those little eclips were tough also, but instead of a flat screw driver, I used a really fine(small tipped) needle nose plyer to get them on. First one snapped in half (luckily I had extra)
Im still confused about the extra shims though. I will be calling AE monday for more information.
Im still confused about the extra shims though. I will be calling AE monday for more information.
10-11-2014, 10:12 PM
#679
Well, I got the bearings to go down all the way, took the edge of my table and some spinach to nudge them down. Those little eclips were tough also, but instead of a flat screw driver, I used a really fine(small tipped) needle nose plyer to get them on. First one snapped in half (luckily I had extra)
Im still confused about the extra shims though. I will be calling AE monday for more information.
Im still confused about the extra shims though. I will be calling AE monday for more information.
The manual still depicts the correct small shim, and as the manual says not all shims may be need to get desired diff feel. Some diffs build perfect with all four shims per side (two inside and two outside), while some may only take 3 on one side or the other. It was designed with this in mind, because of the tolerance stack up between all of the components, the extra shims give you better range of adjustment.
10-12-2014, 05:14 AM
#680
The larger shims were not supposed to be in the kit, they are incorrect. However, since they were in a bag within a bag it is much more labor to remove them than to just add the smaller shims into the bag and go ahead and leave the other shims (since they are technically usable inside the diff if you wanted), but the smaller shims are the correct ones to use. Sorry for any confusion.
The manual still depicts the correct small shim, and as the manual says not all shims may be need to get desired diff feel. Some diffs build perfect with all four shims per side (two inside and two outside), while some may only take 3 on one side or the other. It was designed with this in mind, because of the tolerance stack up between all of the components, the extra shims give you better range of adjustment.
The manual still depicts the correct small shim, and as the manual says not all shims may be need to get desired diff feel. Some diffs build perfect with all four shims per side (two inside and two outside), while some may only take 3 on one side or the other. It was designed with this in mind, because of the tolerance stack up between all of the components, the extra shims give you better range of adjustment.
I really appreciate the help you provide on the forum.
10-12-2014, 01:54 PM
#681
Well I completed my build today. Even recorded a time lapse of it. I love this rig. I cannot wait to get out and race it.!!!!
10-12-2014, 02:57 PM
#682
There were a couple of .3's running at SmacTrac last night with some mixed reviews. The cars were getting close by the end of the night in the shorty pack config, but finding the right ball diff/gear diff combo was still up in the air.
One problem that we found was that it appears that the gear diff outdrives are a bit wider, so during a hard crooked landing, one of the cars had an out drive break when the suspension flexed or compressed too far and allowed the cva bone to hit it.
In another case, the internal gears stripped in a center diff. It is unclear whether or not it was shimmed correctly.
I am pretty sure, however, that it was built following the instructions.
I did also hear complaints about the difficulty of the installation of the E clip on the diff pinion gears.
On the brighter side, the car appears to have a ton of potential with so many optional configurations.
One problem that we found was that it appears that the gear diff outdrives are a bit wider, so during a hard crooked landing, one of the cars had an out drive break when the suspension flexed or compressed too far and allowed the cva bone to hit it.
In another case, the internal gears stripped in a center diff. It is unclear whether or not it was shimmed correctly.
I am pretty sure, however, that it was built following the instructions.
I did also hear complaints about the difficulty of the installation of the E clip on the diff pinion gears.
On the brighter side, the car appears to have a ton of potential with so many optional configurations.
10-12-2014, 05:48 PM
#683
yes the eclip for the pinion was brutal mine got mangled but i was able to flatten them and get them to fit tightly.
10-12-2014, 06:15 PM
#684
Definitely just go ahead and install the outdrive bearings while building the diffs rather than having to hammer them down afterward.
This screen grab from the manual shows the part where you should slip the bearings on before the gear and/or case.
This screen grab from the manual shows the part where you should slip the bearings on before the gear and/or case.
10-12-2014, 06:41 PM
#685
There were a couple of .3's running at SmacTrac last night with some mixed reviews. The cars were getting close by the end of the night in the shorty pack config, but finding the right ball diff/gear diff combo was still up in the air.
One problem that we found was that it appears that the gear diff outdrives are a bit wider, so during a hard crooked landing, one of the cars had an out drive break when the suspension flexed or compressed too far and allowed the cva bone to hit it.
In another case, the internal gears stripped in a center diff. It is unclear whether or not it was shimmed correctly.
I am pretty sure, however, that it was built following the instructions.
I did also hear complaints about the difficulty of the installation of the E clip on the diff pinion gears.
On the brighter side, the car appears to have a ton of potential with so many optional configurations.
One problem that we found was that it appears that the gear diff outdrives are a bit wider, so during a hard crooked landing, one of the cars had an out drive break when the suspension flexed or compressed too far and allowed the cva bone to hit it.
In another case, the internal gears stripped in a center diff. It is unclear whether or not it was shimmed correctly.
I am pretty sure, however, that it was built following the instructions.
I did also hear complaints about the difficulty of the installation of the E clip on the diff pinion gears.
On the brighter side, the car appears to have a ton of potential with so many optional configurations.
10-12-2014, 07:20 PM
#687
B44.3 build
I just got done building the diffs on my B44.3. yes the shims are hard to understand in the manual but with trial and error I think I figured it out. the E clip was the biggest pain to install on the shaft, come on AE why just not have a threaded hole for a screw at the end with a small washer?
And if it was too hard to remove the wrong shims why not just add a note in the box showing or stating which shims were wrong?
And if it was too hard to remove the wrong shims why not just add a note in the box showing or stating which shims were wrong?
10-12-2014, 10:16 PM
#689
I've been nothing but pleased with my choice. No maintenance, broken parts just setup changes. But getting 1 now could be a problem. I was just reading this thread to see if I had made the right decision. Probably can't go wrong with any of the gear diff cars anyway.
10-13-2014, 07:33 AM
#690
Tech Adept
Have any of you guys tried installing a savox servo? Even without shims, the bellcrank strikes the face of the servo. Don't think I built anything wrong, but wanted to see if this was a known issue with this servo.