Team Associated TC5
#3121
Tech Master
iTrader: (37)
Diff meltdowns
Just a note to all that are having issues with diff meltdowns:
the standard diffs work perfectly fine with low wind b/l motors (3.5t and 4.5t) as long as you take care when building the diffs.
1. make sure the diff plates are cleaned with motor spray
2. place 4 small blobs (equally spaced) of silicone grease on the outdrive - d-ring area
3. make sure the diff plate is facing the correct way (sharp edge towards the outdrive -facing down away from the pulley)
4. build diff as per instructions (diff spring precompressed)
5. make sure the diff is tightened properly
Hope this helps. (it has solved my initial issues)
- Leonard
the standard diffs work perfectly fine with low wind b/l motors (3.5t and 4.5t) as long as you take care when building the diffs.
1. make sure the diff plates are cleaned with motor spray
2. place 4 small blobs (equally spaced) of silicone grease on the outdrive - d-ring area
3. make sure the diff plate is facing the correct way (sharp edge towards the outdrive -facing down away from the pulley)
4. build diff as per instructions (diff spring precompressed)
5. make sure the diff is tightened properly
Hope this helps. (it has solved my initial issues)
- Leonard
#3122
Hi Guys,
Just want to post a quick note that our Titanium screw kit for the TC5 are available now.
Thanks
Steve Wang
Just want to post a quick note that our Titanium screw kit for the TC5 are available now.
Thanks
Steve Wang
#3123
Hey EA!!!
Will you be at the Memphis "Beat the Heat" race on June 21 and 22??? Sure would like to see the TC5, all they seem to run here are Losi and X-ray...
Will you be at the Memphis "Beat the Heat" race on June 21 and 22??? Sure would like to see the TC5, all they seem to run here are Losi and X-ray...
#3125
Tech Regular
I ran a week ago at cefx and was very happy with the car. I posted hat I came up with for a setup a few pages back!
#3128
Tech Master
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Under that rock you just kicked over!!!!
Posts: 1,040
does this mean ill get a frre new one?
also i have found the car to be excellent one thing thou... got a slight knock front diff bearing holders....they are clean and no burrs... im running a bd spool and pulley, but it did the same with my tc5 front diff.....
any ideas.... doesnt effect performance, is just annoying
also i have found the car to be excellent one thing thou... got a slight knock front diff bearing holders....they are clean and no burrs... im running a bd spool and pulley, but it did the same with my tc5 front diff.....
any ideas.... doesnt effect performance, is just annoying
#3130
Tech Master
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Under that rock you just kicked over!!!!
Posts: 1,040
ok , sounds like a chattering you would get from full steering lock.
its definately coming from the front diff bearing housing and cam....
i have taken them apart and checked for burrs, damage but nothing.
it occurs when you rotate the drive chain, its noticable at low speed...a very mechanical sounding ticking noise, and its rotational speed sensitive ( faqster it spins the noiser it is)
bearings are new, its got me confused.
no noticeable effect on performance thou
its definately coming from the front diff bearing housing and cam....
i have taken them apart and checked for burrs, damage but nothing.
it occurs when you rotate the drive chain, its noticable at low speed...a very mechanical sounding ticking noise, and its rotational speed sensitive ( faqster it spins the noiser it is)
bearings are new, its got me confused.
no noticeable effect on performance thou
#3131
Tech Elite
iTrader: (101)
A few people have posted that they have a clicking noise in their car also but some team drivers have said that the pins in the spur gear shaft can move inside the pulleys and click around some but still be secure inside the (20t) pulleys. If you were to take those pieces apart and puts some diff grease in there, just a small drop, that should hold those pins from making noise and then you could see if that fixes the noise.
On my car I don't hear any noises at all, but I havn't run my car yet either.
Steve
On my car I don't hear any noises at all, but I havn't run my car yet either.
Steve
#3132
Tech Elite
iTrader: (101)
If you're still convinced that its in the front of the car, then switch the bearings, cams, and diffs to the rear and of course bring the rear stuff to the front and see if its still there. I know its extra work but by doing this you would start eliminating what it could be.
Steve
Steve
#3134
Tech Master
iTrader: (1)
Now dont take this as a dig cause i love associated products..They have been the footstone for most of the rc we have today..But american company i think not..
#3135
did anybody "bookmarked" the comparative spring rate guide? thanks - jason