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RE: Redcat vehicle repair/tune FAQ - 9/7/2006 12:27:09 AM   
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sorry i didnt see the pic, i will try this

thanks Jared

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RE: Redcat vehicle repair/tune FAQ - 9/7/2006 12:32:10 AM   
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I was able to get in there with a 14mm open end wrench. It's kind of a biatch to tighten but it can be done. Be sure to hold the smaller aluminium gear tight with your finger while you tighten it. When that spur gear goes order PN? 08013. When you get it Tighten the nut all the way and be sure to use blue locktite. In fact Blue Locktite any screw that goes into aluminum! Good Luck!

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RE: Redcat vehicle repair/tune FAQ - 9/7/2006 12:37:46 AM   
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thanks alot, ill go dot hat right now

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RE: Redcat vehicle repair/tune FAQ - 9/7/2006 2:32:59 AM   
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Hey thatnks for all the help now i was just wondering what is the average running temp for this car? thnaks alot jared

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RE: Redcat vehicle repair/tune FAQ - 9/7/2006 3:26:13 AM   
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Keep it under 300 degrees. I use an infared temp gun pointed right at the glow plug. Just tune the engine for the best performance with visable smoke from the exhaust. The temps should be good then, around 250 to 280. An air leak can cause the temps to go way up and over 300 the car will just not wanna run right. You'll feel the heat. Make sure to bring your piston to it's lowest position( AKA: BDC) during cooldown.

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RE: Redcat vehicle repair/tune FAQ - 9/8/2006 2:21:33 AM   
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Alright new day another question, I was driving my volcano sv and i noticed that it was getting louder are luder but i looked and no gears were stripped, so i sat there and looked around untill i felt exhaust coming from my i belive gasket cover where the exhaust and engine meet? So it melted off and i am running without and exhaust pretty much. One why did it melt is my engine way to hot? and second part is it bad not to have my exhaust connected cause it sure does sound nice.

lmk Jared

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RE: Redcat vehicle repair/tune FAQ - 9/8/2006 1:32:42 PM   
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You need the exhaust sealed. It may sound nice be you'll get better performance with it connected. More importantly, the small hose from the exhaust pipe to the fuel tank is what supplies the pressure to push fuel to the carb. When you have a leak in the exhaust the pressure decreases and you start to run lean at high RPM. That = overheating=meltdown! There is a post on the forum that has the P/N's of HPI gaskets that work. I think they're in the Compatable Parts post. Make sure that manifold is sealed tight to the engine and use Blue Locktite on the bolts.

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RE: Redcat vehicle repair/tune FAQ - 9/8/2006 4:32:39 PM   
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RE: Redcat vehicle repair/tune FAQ - 9/10/2006 5:24:17 AM   
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ok I know it don't really look the same... but it still fits... because I bought some and it comes with screw spacers to tighten the screws more...

http://www.hobbiesr.com/tra/tra-513/tra3156.htm

http://www.hopupplanet.com/shopcart.asp?pg=products&specific=jodrlpesdne

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RE: Redcat vehicle repair/tune FAQ - 9/12/2006 10:58:51 PM   
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hello,
i have a tornado xp. i was driving it the other day and i drove it on the road for 30 ft. and suddenly the buggy stopped i my engine reved. one of the gears in the transmission stripped.
.... i took a picture of the gears and im not sure what to order and where from.. i found a complete transmission on redcatracing.com but also some gears..... im not sure which gear to buy or even if i can replace just the gear that is stripped. (the taller gear)
and also, could it have been a rock that got in there? my motor doesn't seem like it shifted.... and if was a rock can i cover that hole on the bottom?

please help!! i would really appreciate it.

-john

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RE: Redcat vehicle repair/tune FAQ - 9/12/2006 11:14:54 PM   
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It all depends on how much hassle you want to go through in repairing the car. If you get the fully assembled transmission all you have to do is take the old one out and put the new one in, which is about a 10 minute job. If you get the gears you have to take apart the transmission, replace the gear, and then put the tranny back together. Now, you will learn a lot about your tranny if you get the gear and replace just that, which is probably something that you should do at least once, just to know how much of a pain it can be. As for what caused it to strip out, it probably was something that got stuck in there, be it a rock or small branch or something. I would keep the hole in the bottom open, because while it allows stuff to get in, it also allows stuff to get out. As for getting the tranny try www.topspeedtoys.com they are a great site that has all the parts for the redcat and himoto cars.

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RE: Redcat vehicle repair/tune FAQ - 9/12/2006 11:28:16 PM   
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are those called throttle gears?
thanks

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RE: Redcat vehicle repair/tune FAQ - 9/13/2006 12:25:57 AM   
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ya the one you stripped is the 47 th throttle gear

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RE: Redcat vehicle repair/tune FAQ - 9/13/2006 12:44:03 AM   
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so what is the smaller gear?

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RE: Redcat vehicle repair/tune FAQ - 9/13/2006 12:58:46 AM   
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42 th throttle gear

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