vindictor67
05-25-2005, 05:39 AM
I finally found the cause of my (lack of) steering problems. The knuckles are gritty after a run. I still would like to improve this, but the real cause was in the bell cranks.
I installed my new 3Racing SSG towers and Alm. motor mount. Fired her up so to speak, and couldn't turn around in the middle of my living room, had no steering throw!!!! :mad: I pulled the arm off of the servo and could barley move it with my hand. After pulling off several ball cups I found the culpret. The pivot post opposite the steering saver post was almost completely seized. I could barley turn it with my hand! I had to use pliers to pull it off. Sand had etched grooves into the plastic and locked it up. I crokus clothed everything as smooth as I could and used thin traxxas grease to lube it up.
The steering is now better than I have ever seen it. I believe that this problem probably started from day one and got progressively worse. Trust me if your HS-85 MG can't turn this car, check your bell cranks.
Anyone with any contacts, now I need Alum. Bearinged Bell Cranks.
Hope It Helps! :D
I installed my new 3Racing SSG towers and Alm. motor mount. Fired her up so to speak, and couldn't turn around in the middle of my living room, had no steering throw!!!! :mad: I pulled the arm off of the servo and could barley move it with my hand. After pulling off several ball cups I found the culpret. The pivot post opposite the steering saver post was almost completely seized. I could barley turn it with my hand! I had to use pliers to pull it off. Sand had etched grooves into the plastic and locked it up. I crokus clothed everything as smooth as I could and used thin traxxas grease to lube it up.
The steering is now better than I have ever seen it. I believe that this problem probably started from day one and got progressively worse. Trust me if your HS-85 MG can't turn this car, check your bell cranks.
Anyone with any contacts, now I need Alum. Bearinged Bell Cranks.
Hope It Helps! :D