problem with steering linkage
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problem with steering linkage
ok so it seems i just cant win lately with the volcano so i get my new esc im up and running im playing around and then the wheels dont turn im like ***!!!
i take a look at the bellcrank i believe the part from servo to tie rods well it keeps getting loose, i tighten the crap out of it turn the wheels and its loose again
i dunno what else to do with this truck getting very frustrated at all the problems i have been having
i take a look at the bellcrank i believe the part from servo to tie rods well it keeps getting loose, i tighten the crap out of it turn the wheels and its loose again
i dunno what else to do with this truck getting very frustrated at all the problems i have been having
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RE: problem with steering linkage
ORIGINAL: bdyman
i take a look at the bellcrank i believe the part from servo to tie rods well it keeps getting loose, i tighten the crap out of it turn the wheels and its loose again
i take a look at the bellcrank i believe the part from servo to tie rods well it keeps getting loose, i tighten the crap out of it turn the wheels and its loose again
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the servo saver, allows the servo to turn without turning the wheels when the wheels are stuck against something or when the wheels recieve an impact.
There is a thumb adjustment on it....screw it down and the servo saver is tightened. if its to far up, (unscrewed) then the servo will turn without the movement transfered to the wheels.
Then there is the servo horn. sometimes the splines on either the servo's output or on the inside of the servo horn can become stripped. no matter how hard you tighten the screw that holds on the servo horn, it wont put the power of the servo to the servo horn....thus wheels wont turn.
There is a thumb adjustment on it....screw it down and the servo saver is tightened. if its to far up, (unscrewed) then the servo will turn without the movement transfered to the wheels.
Then there is the servo horn. sometimes the splines on either the servo's output or on the inside of the servo horn can become stripped. no matter how hard you tighten the screw that holds on the servo horn, it wont put the power of the servo to the servo horn....thus wheels wont turn.
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RE: problem with steering linkage
yes correct guys, its the thumb adjustment screw thats what keeps going loose, im always making it tight, and it keeps going loose
why???
why???
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RE: problem with steering linkage
ok so i tried thread lock and it didnt work
now i dont want to buy a new bell crank there is nothing wrong with the one on the truck
so now what do i do ??
now i dont want to buy a new bell crank there is nothing wrong with the one on the truck
so now what do i do ??
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ORIGINAL: bdyman
ok so i tried thread lock and it didnt work
now i dont want to buy a new bell crank there is nothing wrong with the one on the truck
so now what do i do ??
ok so i tried thread lock and it didnt work
now i dont want to buy a new bell crank there is nothing wrong with the one on the truck
so now what do i do ??
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RE: problem with steering linkage
right thats exactly what its doing, how can i stop it, i just switched to traxxas brushless system and wow its a different truck and im ready for the track but the steering issue so how can i fix what you described
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right thats exactly what its doing, how can i stop it, i just switched to traxxas brushless system and wow its a different truck and im ready for the track but the steering issue so how can i fix what you described
right thats exactly what its doing, how can i stop it, i just switched to traxxas brushless system and wow its a different truck and im ready for the track but the steering issue so how can i fix what you described
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RE: problem with steering linkage
thats the exact same set up on mine, so your saying im missing the washer?? if so im sure i can find one at work or in my tool box at the shop
im a bodyman so im sure i have a washer, its frustrating to me becasue i never had to deal with some many issues on a rc truck before
i just want to go racing, or some bashing and i cant because its always breaking on me
im a bodyman so im sure i have a washer, its frustrating to me becasue i never had to deal with some many issues on a rc truck before
i just want to go racing, or some bashing and i cant because its always breaking on me
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I wish I could do more to help. The only thing I can think of is something is binding in the servo saver assembly itself to make the thumbwheel adjuster move. Have you tried disassembling it yet? I wouldn't be surprised if something was missing, maybe a spacer or washer? The top plate should have something between it and the movable link so that it does not bind.
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RE: problem with steering linkage
i switched to a spektrum reciever and it came with a servo a strong servo, the servo saver is moving freely, nothing binding up
so i guess ill break down the steering linkage and see what happens
or is there a different bell crank that is compatable with the red cat
so i guess ill break down the steering linkage and see what happens
or is there a different bell crank that is compatable with the red cat
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RE: problem with steering linkage
ORIGINAL: bdyman
i switched to a spektrum reciever and it came with a servo a strong servo, the servo saver is moving freely, nothing binding up
so i guess ill break down the steering linkage and see what happens
or is there a different bell crank that is compatable with the red cat
i switched to a spektrum reciever and it came with a servo a strong servo, the servo saver is moving freely, nothing binding up
so i guess ill break down the steering linkage and see what happens
or is there a different bell crank that is compatable with the red cat
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RE: problem with steering linkage
lol no its not that, its the bell crank, the pics and your posts above is what isnt working, and i took everything apart took it out side for a test and the bell crank just loosens right up
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RE: problem with steering linkage
LOL!!!!!!
trust me i feel the same way, im stuck in a hard place, a part of me wants to sell it, but i cant it was a gift from my fiance, and i know i can fix it and make it a awesome truck i resolved the electronic issues, and no i just need to resolve the steering issue