walkera 36
 

just getting in to the c/p helicopters and got a used walkera 36 off ebay. trying to work out all the bugs but can not get the belt for the tail rotor to stay in the middle! it runs all the way to the side and locks down. tryed turning it both ways left it goes left right it goe right. does anyone know what my problem is?

RE: walkera 36
 

Hello Scot,

Do your have the 36 which has the black plastic main and tail rotor parts, or the 36#B blue CNC metal parts?

Some points to check
i) Tail boom is it dead stright?
ii) tail rotor-shaft bearings may be worn-out, is there any free-play?
iii)check the belt tention.

Do you have a manual?

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RE: walkera 36
 

Try getting rid of the tension roller on the tail. That thing gives problems some time and it will work fine without it.

RE: walkera 36
 

Babyhuey,<div></div><div>The roller is there to ensure maximum engagement of the synchromesh belt. This is a ubiquitous engineering principle, even among RC helicopter manufactures.</div><div></div><div>So, if this wheel is problematic, then remove it and inspect the bearing, clean and oil, better still replace with new alloy roller and bearing.</div><div></div><div>Modification:</div><div>Replacing the alloy roller and bearing, with two MF52zz 2x5x2.5mm flanged radial bearing, the flanges keep the belt central on the tail rotor synchromesh pinion.</div><div>

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