TC3 Forum
#8296
Tech Fanatic
Re: TC3 Motor Cam Loosening
Originally posted by rinkrat99
Hi all,
I had some problems last night running on carpet where my Cam would loosen and thus cause the gear mesh to be tight to the point the motor was smelling burnt.
I added a piece of double-sided tape under the cam and this worked but what about a longterm fix?
What does everyone else do?
Thanks
Hi all,
I had some problems last night running on carpet where my Cam would loosen and thus cause the gear mesh to be tight to the point the motor was smelling burnt.
I added a piece of double-sided tape under the cam and this worked but what about a longterm fix?
What does everyone else do?
Thanks
If the screws are coming lose, then try some different screws.
If the motor clamp is not holding the motor cam tight enough, you could file down the chassis to make the clamp, clamp tighter. My friend had somewhat of a similar problem, he filed the chassis down, and it solved his problem. Scott could be of more help in this area...
#8297
I had aluminum rear arm mounts. I didn't like them. The toe in and anti squat were way different and the car handled like poopoo. They did have a cool feature. The hinge pins rode in delin balls that could be replaced. So, instead of the mounts breaking or getting bent, the balls would break or pop out and could be replaced.
#8298
Originally posted by Dougnuts55
Does anyone make aluminum rear arm mounts.
Doug
Does anyone make aluminum rear arm mounts.
Doug
#8299
Tech Fanatic
Originally posted by s2
ive heard the term 'spool diff' what is this? is it like a locked diff? what are its effects on the cars handling?
Stew
ive heard the term 'spool diff' what is this? is it like a locked diff? what are its effects on the cars handling?
Stew
#8300
Hey Bubbles
The cam is moving due to the motor clamp not holding it tight enough. I replaced the hex screw on the non-spring side and it helped but it seems the spacing between the chassis and the cam is a hair too large.
Why would filing the chassis help? Friction? Or do you mean file the area where the screws from the motor clamp come in contact with the chassis?
Thanks
The cam is moving due to the motor clamp not holding it tight enough. I replaced the hex screw on the non-spring side and it helped but it seems the spacing between the chassis and the cam is a hair too large.
Why would filing the chassis help? Friction? Or do you mean file the area where the screws from the motor clamp come in contact with the chassis?
Thanks
#8301
Tech Fanatic
The section of the carbon chassis, where it comes in contact with the motor clamp. This could be filed down in order to provide a tighter clamping effect. My friend Scott performed this and has had no problems since...
#8302
Is it true that some people put tooth paste on the ring and pinion gears on there car and run it for like 10 minutes to bed them in (I saw this on the team orion forum)???
Cheers
Crashmaster
Cheers
Crashmaster
#8303
Hi,
Sorry bout the double post, but I only just remembered this part...
I'm now running V2 front arms with the rear shock tower on the front, but when I put the shocks in the outer hole, the shocks catch the block carrier. How can I stop this front happening
I know this has already been on this thread before, and I have read it before, but quite frankly I can't be bothered to read through 277 pages to find it... just a lazy person
Cheers
Crashmaster
Sorry bout the double post, but I only just remembered this part...
I'm now running V2 front arms with the rear shock tower on the front, but when I put the shocks in the outer hole, the shocks catch the block carrier. How can I stop this front happening
I know this has already been on this thread before, and I have read it before, but quite frankly I can't be bothered to read through 277 pages to find it... just a lazy person
Cheers
Crashmaster
#8304
Originally posted by Crashmaster
Is it true that some people put tooth paste on the ring and pinion gears on there car and run it for like 10 minutes to bed them in (I saw this on the team orion forum)???
Cheers
Crashmaster
Is it true that some people put tooth paste on the ring and pinion gears on there car and run it for like 10 minutes to bed them in (I saw this on the team orion forum)???
Cheers
Crashmaster
#8305
#8306
Although I have never heard of putting the Toothpaste on your pinion and spur, I have heard of putting toothpaste on your bushings and running an arm in your motor to break in the brushes. I do that myself. Therefore, putting toothpaste on your spur makes sense to me.
-etzkev
-etzkev
#8307
Hinge Pins..
Hey all, just wondering what company you are using for Hinge Pins on the TC3.
Also, do you polish them and with what kind of polish?
Thanks....
Also, do you polish them and with what kind of polish?
Thanks....
#8309
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (8)
Factory team pins
Blackstock says he runs the new Factory Team polished pins from A.E. They go for $10 but they are already polished and are made out of better material. Mike claims he has not bend one of these new pins. Look on the A.E web site for the part number, its under the TC3 Factory Team section. I just got mine this weekend they are nice but I have not run the car yet to see how they hold up. I'll let you know as soon as I can.
#8310
Tech Fanatic
Originally posted by Crashmaster
Is it true that some people put tooth paste on the ring and pinion gears on there car and run it for like 10 minutes to bed them in (I saw this on the team orion forum)???
Cheers
Crashmaster
Is it true that some people put tooth paste on the ring and pinion gears on there car and run it for like 10 minutes to bed them in (I saw this on the team orion forum)???
Cheers
Crashmaster
As for the shocks, friends have had the right "C" carrier catch the right front spring along with the spring "cup"(I forgot the exact name of this part. Hey, it's late here in California. hahaha). To solve this, they filed back the right "C"carrier for more shock room.
They were also using the 4degree carriers.