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Old 12-22-2009, 01:37 PM
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Govert
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Originally Posted by Ravz
Hi All,

I though I'd call on the knowledge of the collective on this one!

I recently acquired a 416WE and have been having some trouble with the front drive belt shaking quite a lot on power when the wheels are turned to the far righ and left. As a result the belt then clips everything in it's path and is getting a lot for wear/tear.

When wheels are straight theres no probs, and also when mostly turned, it's only on full lock i get the shake...

The kit is pretty stock apart from the turnbuckle which I have upgraded to titanium.

The funny thing is I only get the belt shake when the wheels are mounted, when taken off its not a prob.

I've tried the following on this one, however not getting any results...

- belt tension, tightened... takes some of the shake away, but doent want to make it too tight;
- inspected the belt drive - nothing in obstruction;
- replaced universal drive shaft, incase alloys were bent - no effect;

Please help!
Hi Ravz,

Nothing to worry about. This is quite normal when using a spool.
Just adjust your EPA on your transmitter as much as possible and the chattering will reduce as a result.

A 3-piece shaft (like X-ray has) will eliminate (almost) all the vibration.
I know somebody is making these for the 416, but I can't remember who...
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