Andythecrane Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 I will be getting to that at the weekend.Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andythecrane Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 Got me some waterproof grease. Before i fit the new Avid RC bearings in the RPM hubs, i am going to clean out and fill them with marine grease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCbutcher Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Ive tried opening that new diff and shimming this that but it got worse. Im told once its bedded it should be smooth i hope so lol. How do you plan on fitting the xtm engine with the traxxas bb kit? I dont like the revos engine mount design I think traxxas do wgatever they can to make us use just their stuff even aftermarket companies have to cater for them instead of stay universal. Like the traxxas bead too now proline uses that or the engine tabs most big blocks have a standard size tab but traxxas made theres shorter so companies had to make traxxas only engines. The servo tabs are at an angle too so its hard to use them with the brick the revo has. I found that when I fitted a trx2075 to an fg. I bet theres other stuff theyve made a strange size too. Im slowly starting to see losi as my favourite brand but they use imperial screws which I dont like. Keep us posted on how the marine grease works for waterproofing medick swears by the stuff so it must be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andythecrane Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 I have a BB engine mount and I am going to see if it will fit the mount. And line up to the spur. The XTM has a side pipe as well.Its something to do on these wet weekends.I am waiting for a bearing shaker to arrive, and I will get to doing the bearings.This wet winter has led me to do this to get as much life as I can out of them. By doing it this way I can maintain the bearings.Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andythecrane Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 The thing that puts me of Losi is the imperial fitments.Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andythecrane Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) Fitted the ultimate bashers tank and Rx ? battery mod. It took an hour to test build it, when i was happy with the tank position, it was a case of thread locking the screws into position. And re-positioned the fuel outlet pipe. Just to find a longer bit of fuel tubing for the pressure line. Not ran it as yet, as weather still a bit poor. Edited February 2, 2014 by Andythecrane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andythecrane Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 Waiting for a Bearing shaker to arrive, so i can start marine greasing the bearings. Was hoping to see it for this weekend....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Looking great Andy, so much attention to detail. What battery are you using now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andythecrane Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 Thanks David for the kind words. I thought you would appreciate that type of thing, with you doing the racing.The battery is a traxxas hump pack. Which works well and holds its charge. I also have an Overlander hump pack as well for swapping out. It is brand new and only been charged once.Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamminracer Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Hi mate, nice build - what engine will you be going for?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andythecrane Posted February 6, 2014 Author Share Posted February 6, 2014 I have a XTM 247 big block that I have in my XTM buggy that I have been looking at. It would be a tight fit with the Traxxas BB kit. A New Era BB mount would fit the bill perfectly, but they are like rocking horse poo.Don't get me wrong, my TRX 3.3 is pretty good. A better carb would wake it up. Its winter and the mind comes up with these things to do, while waiting for the weather to warm up.Note to self: need to build something waterproof for next winter......Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamminracer Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Cool - but how will the drive train handle the .28 BB? I'm looking into either starting a revo project myself or might just go buggy to bash ... The revo project is your fault bud!! Hah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andythecrane Posted February 6, 2014 Author Share Posted February 6, 2014 I am not overly hard on the Revo. Pride and joy and all that. But I would expect a stripped gear now and then in the gearbox.Driveshafts are cheap to replace. And I believe that the summit ones are stronger, and a straight fit.Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamminracer Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Good to know! I think the erevo diffs are probably stronger too. Another cool improvement you can do is strengthen the chassis around the engine as that can bend too - a simple DIY job should do the trick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andythecrane Posted February 7, 2014 Author Share Posted February 7, 2014 Erevo diff's are stronger, but I believe that you don't need them for nitro power.My revo has the strengthening plate on the underside already. Plus with the chassis being carbon fibre, whis is an inherently strong material I should be OK.There is a rear chassis brace mod out there that connects the shock mount to the wing mount, to stop rear end flex when landing.There is a German mob that makes a kit that is a bolt on job.Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamminracer Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Cool - looks like you've got it all down! I would prefer DIY as appose to buying aftermarket things that you can make, it's half the fun ! What will you be doing with the tranny?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andythecrane Posted February 7, 2014 Author Share Posted February 7, 2014 Nothing. Unless it breaks.Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andythecrane Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 (edited) I have received the bearing shaker; It is the perfect size for washing a single bearing at a time. Once the cleaning solution has settled with the debris suspended in it, you can look to see what is collected. And what i noticed within the first few bearings is metal flakes. So that bearing was immediately despatched to the bin. I did use a homebrew version but it was a bit to big and not leak proof, but done an ok job. All the new Avid bearings have been washed and re-greased with marine grease, and installed into the hubs. There has been a few casualties from the bearings that has been removed due to being gritty feeling when spinning after cleaning, and of course metal flakes. So for Edited February 15, 2014 by Andythecrane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andythecrane Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 Rebuilt all the hubs with the new waterproof bearings, and put the wheels back on.And I noticed I had wheel slop. So after a couple of strip down and rebuilds I have came up with this fix.Remove the hex conversion, remove the driveshafts and remove the bearings. PTFE tape around the outside of the bearings. And force fit them in to the hub to eliminate any movement.Next, lightly tape the axle shaft and and fit the driveshafts back in to place. Again a nice tight fit.Lastly, the threaded end on the driveshaft wrap a lot of tape onto the thread, so it is proud of the shaft. And now force on the hex axle shaft and secure.Wheels on. Reset toe, and camber.And you are golden.Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andythecrane Posted March 1, 2014 Author Share Posted March 1, 2014 Ran the Revo for over an hour today. No failures, or breakages. The Ultimate Bashers tank mod, is great. Far fewer pit stops. I think i am getting 15 to 20 minutes out of a tank, and thats with a lot of wide open throttle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Nice one Andy I really need to get a basher running soon now that we're actually getting some sunny weather again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andythecrane Posted March 1, 2014 Author Share Posted March 1, 2014 Yes its been great to see some blue sky, at the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 where about did you go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andythecrane Posted March 1, 2014 Author Share Posted March 1, 2014 I just use one one of the access roads on the farm, once everyone is finished. Soon the lambing will start and i will have to find a new spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Cool, I have plenty spots near me but no basher to use. I've been really busy with my racing though, lately I've been venturing out to the club in Dundee. I'm also currently competing in the GT12 Scottish Regional which is a 3 race series, round 2 is tomorrow in Lochgelly, can't wait 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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