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08-02-2010 | 07:43 PM

#8341

deadmancourt

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From: Menifee,Ca

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Originally Posted by tc5 man

i had the clutch screw come, loose when i ran buggy last year and i did notice that the clutch wasnt working right at all lol.

the clutch shoes were no, good at all the two plastic shoes were done ! and the fuel tank had a big hole ingraved into the tank.

same thing happened to me yesterday!

...replaced the screw and the tank is still working!

08-02-2010 | 07:44 PM

#8342

Integra

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Originally Posted by JAMMINKRAZY

Yea, I replace tanks all the time too. Funny thing is I replaced it right before this race. Then the CB screw came out and basically destroyed everything. One little screw and you're replacing $$$$ worth of parts.

Oh well...

The second tank I replaced this weekend(really the third of the weekend) was leaky right out of the bag.

Its Almost like you need a little piece of CF where that screw has the potential to ruin a race.....

08-02-2010 | 07:49 PM

#8343

tc5 man

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From: levittown pa

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Originally Posted by deadmancourt

same thing happened to me yesterday!

...replaced the screw and the tank is still working!

well i learned to make sure, the screw is tight and locktite too and alum tape on the back of the tank which helped big time !

i never had a clutch screw come loose after that.

08-02-2010 | 07:49 PM

#8344

JAMMINKRAZY

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Originally Posted by Integra

Its Almost like you need a little piece of CF where that screw has the potential to ruin a race.....

Na, it would ruin the race anyway. If that screw backs out enough to pop through the tank, you're screwed anyway(no pun intended

) . My clutch was totaled after that one, along with the bell and spur.

Cool little piece though Nick.

08-02-2010 | 07:58 PM

#8345

Integra

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I run in the Forward position in truggy so my screw touches All the time and the Plate would actually keep the screw in place if it were to ever back out....So you might be "Screwed" meanwhile ill still have a chance. (Yes ive had the screw work loose and was still able to finish the race, But did notice Something was going terribly wrong LOL)

08-02-2010 | 08:04 PM

#8346

JAMMINKRAZY

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Originally Posted by Integra

Wow, yeah that would put that screw right up against the tank. Makes sense to me. But damn, you got lucky if you made it through a race with that screw backing out. I noticed a slight grinding noise about half a lap before it started shooting sparks.

08-02-2010 | 08:06 PM

#8347

Integra

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Originally Posted by JAMMINKRAZY

Ive seen the sparks before on others who have had the end bell screw back out.....its quite a sight to see.

08-02-2010 | 08:08 PM

#8348

Hate2Looz

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Jeesh! And I bitch when I wear out a rod end, or somethin. You guys are tough on parts! LOL!!

08-02-2010 | 08:09 PM

#8349

JAMMINKRAZY

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Integra

Ive seen the sparks before on others who have had the end bell screw back out.....its quite a sight to see.

Yeah it's wild. You'll see a spark or two coming from the spur rubbing the face of a jump, etc... on occasion, but it is quite a sight seeing a whole trail.

08-02-2010 | 08:33 PM

#8350

bigjayjay1

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Does this make sense i changed all my oils (Diff. Shock) 1st heat the kit was super loose 2nd heat the kit was like night and day is that normal does it take some break-in?

08-02-2010 | 09:06 PM

#8351

losi_racer

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From: mesa,az

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Originally Posted by bigjayjay1

Does this make sense i changed all my oils (Diff. Shock) 1st heat the kit was super loose 2nd heat the kit was like night and day is that normal does it take some break-in?

your supposed to break in your diffs, check your manual it explains

08-02-2010 | 09:17 PM

#8352

JAMMINKRAZY

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bigjayjay1

Does this make sense i changed all my oils (Diff. Shock) 1st heat the kit was super loose 2nd heat the kit was like night and day is that normal does it take some break-in?

Yep they need some time to break in after being rebuilt. You can break the diffs in the way the manual explains to help accelerate the process, but they will still need some break-in on the track to feel perfect.

08-03-2010 | 03:06 AM

#8353

fleggasaurus

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Hi Guy's

I think a while back someone posted up photos on where to take material out of your front steering knuckles with measurements to give you more steering throw from standard and would I please be able to get them again please.

Thanks in advance.