something broke

[bob c.]

I was out running the xt tonight and something broke..I have front drive but no rear and am not sure where to start looking at for the problem,the rear wheels move independantly of each other.anyone got a thought on where to start at? Thanks

 

[Guest]

I'm going to say a loose drive cup.

 

[bob c.]

Checked the set screws on the drive nut all is tight there..I can hold one wheel and rotate the other and the shaft that runs in between the fuel tank moves but feels like there's nothing there, if I do the same to the front end I can here the gears move on the gear plate..

 

[BertR]

I would have to say its the drive cup as well. My guess is the cup on the rear of thr center diff just in front of the motor because if the shaft turns from rear forward to center and no transfer to gearplate its adrive cup on the center diff .And if you have front wheel drive its center back.

 

[bob c.]

Thanks I will check it out and if that's the case whats the fix for it ?

 

[BertR]

It has a little set screw in it or it has fallen out .. hopefully its still there. Sometimes it gets overlooked in the locktite process. I hope this is the problem and gets you back in action

 

[bob c.]

Thanks Bert I will check and see if the lil bugar came loose or is MIA...

 

[bob c.]

Well looked @ it and the lil guy is MIA..anyone know what size and thred type it is fine or cores ? as I'm not home and won't be until the 21st to look at the parts sheet..good call Bert and rcdad thanks.if it don't have wings on it I'm kinda lost, but on a good note I know what a drive cup is and where it is at now ..lol

 

[cherryride]

redcat should sell their cars in a kt cuz you end up taking them apart to rebuild anyways! lol

 

[BertR]

Hey bob I believe the part # for the set screw is50108. I see on my parts sheet that came with my truck shows in exploded form as 50081 but thats a M6 lock nut. But any who redcat has them in stock for 6 bucks for 4-6 screws if the folks to the left don't have them on hand

 

[Guest]

You should be able to pick them up at your local hardware store.

 

[bob c.]

Thanks guys for all your help..I would be like a one legged man in a ass kicking contest if it wasn't for your help, so thanks again

 

[Crashed_Again]

If there is another one on the machine that is the same, take it out and go to your local hardware store or Fastenal and buy 10 of them for $1. I keep kits on hand with all kinds of metric and standard set screws. R/C is one of those hobbies where you will use every one of them.

 

[bob c.]

Could not find one nowhere so I just went and ordered 2 of every nut/set screw that is on these trucks..that should work for a week or two lol

 

[Ildy666]

Home depot should have them in hardware section that's where i bought mine.

 

[bob c.]

Thanks all's fine not but will keep that in mind..just ordered the imex tires today , they are 8" tall and 4" wide can't Waite on them to arrive..

 

[Ildy666]

Thanks all's fine not but will keep that in mind..just ordered the imex tires today , they are 8" tall and 4" wide can't Waite on them to arrive..

Which tires did u get?i got the k rock they work pretty good all around.

 

[bob c.]

I got the J-7 Baja bead locks ... Now if 7075 would get my adapters out ill be set..

 

[rampagemt]

Re: something broke

Please please mount those up on your xt. I really wanna see what that looks like. Hurry

 

[bob c.]

Will do as soon as they arrive,keep a eye out for the post,it will say xt with the J-7 Baja bead lock tires