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RE: Redcat vehicle repair/tune FAQ - 9/27/2006 2:04:05 AM   
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Status: offline 		Put blue locktite on the screws and they tighten down on a flat spot on the shaft. You can remove the front dog bone without any damage to the car. It's more difficult to control but is fun. I couldn't handle doing doughnuts all over. All of the flats should line up on the shaft like in the pic that Mark posted the link to. But Blue Locktite holds them well and you should do all the screws on the car that thread into metal.

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RE: Redcat vehicle repair/tune FAQ - 9/28/2006 12:46:37 AM   
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Status: offline 		hey all,

i decided to start the break in on my lightning.... but i couldn't even get it to start. it turns out the fuel tank is clogged on the supply to engine side. on my tornado xp i can plug the muffler with my finger and pull the cord and fuel rushes to the engine. (this is usually how i prime it, just a half pull.) but on the lightning it does nothing. and i tried to blow back in the tube and it seems to be stopped up.... cleared the top but nothing. has anybody ever had this problem?
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RE: Redcat vehicle repair/tune FAQ - 9/28/2006 5:58:52 AM   
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Status: offline 		Yes I had this exact same problem but with a Tornado. I had to take the gas line hose off and unscrew the connector. Then I used a dentist teeth cleaning tool to clear the blockage. I would go ahead and tell support and they will send you a new gas tank though.

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RE: Redcat vehicle repair/tune FAQ - 9/30/2006 5:28:57 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hmm I still cant get those grub screws to stay down, i put locktite on them and everything and i made sure they were tight. does the rear one and the one by the brake have to line up? If so how do you line them up? Mine are off by about a 1/4 of a turn. I can run for about 2 mins and then either the one by the brake or the one at the rear will just let go. Is there something i can do to fix this or what?

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RE: Redcat vehicle repair/tune FAQ - 10/1/2006 4:54:42 AM   
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Status: offline 		alright i put lock tite on it but im noticing some odd gear rub, if i push hard slowly i can feel each gear ckink. what do i do yo fix this.

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RE: Redcat vehicle repair/tune FAQ - 10/1/2006 1:10:40 PM   
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Status: offline 		You're pushing hard on what to get the gear "clicking"??? The whole car? It's probably the spur gear (s) or clutchbell thats got some worn or missing teeth. If it's in the front or rear differential then it's the gears inside the diff. You need to pinpoint where the problem is and you'll usually be able to see the problem. Use a simple process of elimination to locate the problem. As far as the grub screws working out Blue locktite properly applied will keep them from coming out. You're not doing something properly if it doesn't work.

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RE: Redcat vehicle repair/tune FAQ - 10/1/2006 1:50:32 PM   
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Status: offline 		In reply to both Nighthawk and chubbysuncle. CU I dont know if you remembered when I ask about that spacing between the drivecups and the trans unit, But I had them pushed to tight up against the trans unit and tighten them. After I did that it felt like some thing was grinding also, would not roll smooth. Maybe thats what he did, I think you said about 1/16 space between the drive cups and the trans unit.

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RE: Redcat vehicle repair/tune FAQ - 10/1/2006 9:35:10 PM   
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Status: offline 		Alright Ill try a space and let you know

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RE: Redcat vehicle repair/tune FAQ - 10/1/2006 10:58:34 PM   
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Status: offline 		Juat make sure you get it tight on the flat part of the pinion. I am sure you already new that. Just a reminder!

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RE: Redcat vehicle repair/tune FAQ - 10/1/2006 11:48:10 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hello there I was wondering if the redcat trans part#02076 is the same as the two speed trans for the himoto? Any help would be great Thanks giddyuperic

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RE: Redcat vehicle repair/tune FAQ - 10/3/2006 12:13:58 AM   
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Status: offline 		well i put the new tank on the brand spankin new never been ran lightning... and it took for ever to get it to run.... but now i have to tune it.... i gave up on it for now, couldn't get it......
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RE: Redcat vehicle repair/tune FAQ - 10/3/2006 12:52:15 AM   
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Status: offline 		Heres kinda an off top8c thing but can you buy the fully assembled two speed and clutch bell from redcat racing and just install it on your volcano sv? hows that work?

thanks Jared

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RE: Redcat vehicle repair/tune FAQ - 10/5/2006 12:49:53 AM   
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ORIGINAL: NightHawk18

Heres kinda an off top8c thing but can you buy the fully assembled two speed and clutch bell from redcat racing and just install it on your volcano sv? hows that work?

thanks Jared

I've already responded to the cross post advertiseing above in one of the other threads. Jared... I don't think a 2 speed in in a truck is worth it. It will work but you'll need the crappy 2 speed clutchbell too. The gearing is a little to tall for the bigger tires on the Volcano. If you're running the truck on flat pavement only and just want all out speed, or at least whatever the stock .18 can put out, then it can be done. I would'nt waste my $$$

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RE: Redcat vehicle repair/tune FAQ - 10/8/2006 9:33:59 PM   
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Status: offline 		can you show me a picture of the gearbox on the volcano stx dissasembled

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RE: Redcat vehicle repair/tune FAQ - 10/8/2006 10:36:54 PM   
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Status: offline 		hey guys, Just wondering, has anyone come up with a fix for the crappy sealing fuel tanks?
I can only run my buggy for a few minutes at a time and then I have to reprime it because there isn't enough fuel being sucked up to the engine.
The tank I'm using right now is pretty much brand new, so I figured the seal would still be fine but it's obviously not doing the trick.
Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated.

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