23LikesCapricorn LAB C03 1/10th scale 200mm chassis
02-11-2015, 08:26 AM
#33
Anyone had this problem? I've only ran the car twice and this just doesn't seem normal? All three pins move in and out but not side to side. I've never seen this before.
02-11-2015, 06:29 PM
#34
DJ Apolaro
02-12-2015, 05:39 PM
#35
02-13-2015, 08:31 AM
#36
Thank I'll try that.
02-13-2015, 01:40 PM
#37
If you use the Hudy style tool which is secured around the pins this is your problem.
This kind of tool can bent the pins and loosen them if you apply a lot of force during tightening.
I had this problem before and Patrizio told me this was the cause of the problem.
Since then I use a pair of pliers with plastic grips and never had the problem again.
You can also bend the pins slightly without noticing but it will hurt the performance of your clutch.
02-13-2015, 02:04 PM
#38
02-13-2015, 04:13 PM
#39
That's the best tool you can use.
In your case the flywheel is probably out of tolerance and should be replaced.
I wouldn't advice glueing the pins back in, they will loosen up again eventually. Most of the time 5 minutes before the end of a race when you are in a good position.
In your case the flywheel is probably out of tolerance and should be replaced.
I wouldn't advice glueing the pins back in, they will loosen up again eventually. Most of the time 5 minutes before the end of a race when you are in a good position.
02-24-2015, 07:25 AM
#40
Gotta give a shout out to Capamerica. I ordered some parts, and they accidently through in a wrong part. They shipped the right ones within 3 days from FL to OR. and tossed in a shirt. 
Thanks, hope you guys do good at the winter nats!
Thanks, hope you guys do good at the winter nats!
02-24-2015, 08:11 AM
#41
I've been trying to get a hold of Cap america leaving messages for over a week now. I've yet to hear from anyone. I'm trying to get the defective flywheel replaced. Anyone know what's going on there?
02-24-2015, 10:10 AM
#42
It took a couple calls but, I just called the number listed on their site. I figured its probably like any other "smaller" (meaning not A-main or X-ray LOL) distributor where they don't have someone there full time.
02-24-2015, 10:47 PM
#43
That's the best tool you can use.
In your case the flywheel is probably out of tolerance and should be replaced.
I wouldn't advice glueing the pins back in, they will loosen up again eventually. Most of the time 5 minutes before the end of a race when you are in a good position.
In your case the flywheel is probably out of tolerance and should be replaced.
I wouldn't advice glueing the pins back in, they will loosen up again eventually. Most of the time 5 minutes before the end of a race when you are in a good position.
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02-25-2015, 07:31 AM
#44
You dont glue them in, you lock tite them in with
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LoctiteŽ 263 High Strength Threadlocker is a Versatile, high strength liquid threadlocker. Reliably locks and seals metal fasteners up to 1 in. Engineered to cure consistently on a variety of metals, despite minor surface contaminants. Works on steel, stainless steel and most plated fasteners. Tolerates thread lubrication, corrosion protection anti-fluids. Rated for 360°F (180°C). Heat required for removal.
LoctiteŽ 263 High Strength Threadlocker
LoctiteŽ 263 High Strength Threadlocker is a Versatile, high strength liquid threadlocker. Reliably locks and seals metal fasteners up to 1 in. Engineered to cure consistently on a variety of metals, despite minor surface contaminants. Works on steel, stainless steel and most plated fasteners. Tolerates thread lubrication, corrosion protection anti-fluids. Rated for 360°F (180°C). Heat required for removal.
02-25-2015, 09:37 AM
#45
Loctite Threadlockers are great products if used correctly and for the proper application. These clutch pins on a aluminum flywheel are what I would consider a wrong application for the product. Loctite Threadlock is a anerobic sealant, meaning that it sets up and cures in the absense of air. In the product description, it is mentioned that it works on steel,stainless steel, plated fasteners, but notice no mention of aluminum. In terms of crystalline structure, aluminum is like a sea sponge compared to steel and can allow air to migrate to the loctite causing cure problems that are hit or miss at best. I think loctite makes a primer (Primer T I believe) that helps on the aluminum problems, but by the time you buy the loctite and the primer, you almost have a new flywheel in hand.
Pass you soon...