Quick Access Plug Mod

[Shvelle]

To properly tune these engines, it is necessary to 'read' the plug. I wanted a faster way to get to the plug, so I came up with this. Took about 15 minutes - including the time to find suitable screws. I can now access the plug in 2 seconds.

 

[Guest]

That's pretty cool. I offset mine so it's just out of the way.

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[Deluge]

Awesome mod, dude!

 

[Shvelle]

RCDAD - is that an all custom metal cage? (that will be my next step)

Thanks Deluge

 

[Guest]

RCDAD - is that an all custom metal cage? (that will be my next step)

No not custom. It is just the Redcat aluminum version. I deanodized it long with all the other parts.

 

[cordy]

Very inovative Shevelle.

 

[rampagemt]

That's a kewl mod I might have to try that. Sure beats taking screws out to check plug/replace.

 

[GTS 666]

Fantastic idea

 

[tsudo5th]

Cool idea! Has to help big time.

 

[robwood93]

RCDAD...How do you deanodize?

 

[krashkrieg]

RCDAD...How do you deanodize?

There are many different ways. I used Greased Lightning to do the chassis, couldn't stand that pseudo gold color, others will chime in with what they use

 

[Guest]

Greased lightning works great and not too toxic. Ii can be bought at Lowes, if you have those in your area. Harder pieces with more details, like gear plates, I use oven cleaner.

 

[cordy]

You can use drano. Get an old coffee can put in luke warm water.Use a coat hanger to hold your part,pour in the drano,dip your part up and down ,it will bubble,when the color is off rinse in cold water,then polish with steel wool. CAUTION,this process is dangerous,please wear eye protection,and rubber gloves. This stuff has no friends and will eat a hole right into your body.Do this at your own risk!