Redcat Racing Rampage XB Questions

[Phill]

If you take the gear cover off and don't see pins sticking through the centre of the gears you have square drive.

Someone said the new DRs have pin drive.

 

[Ice_2k]

I took this picture when I first got it. So, square drive?

 

[talunceford]

Yeah, square drive....

 

[Phill]

Sure are !

 

[dsm600rr]

Thought I would update where I am at with my buggy.

Had a great day out bashing with my buddys 1/5 brushless buggy.

Unfortunately I had an exhaust bolt break off inside the head. I tried to extract it but it would not budge being locked in with Loctite Red. Even heating the crap out of it with a blow torch.

I ended up cracking the head :/

I decided since I had the motor out, and since its basically winter here in Michigan, I would clean the crap out of her and get a few upgrades ordered.

Here she is after bashing at my buddies.



After I pulled the motor



The damage

 

[dsm600rr]

After a bath is Simple Green



Electronics Back in



Cleaning the engine



How she sits now:

 

[dsm600rr]

I have on the way:

- New head and piston ring with all new gaskets

- Blue Aluminum Gear Plate with Oversized Bearings

- Outerwears Crankcase and Pull-Start covers

- Jetpro Pipe

- SnappyRC Breather Kit

Thats it for now

 

[Ice_2k]

You're gonna love the jetpro

 

[talunceford]

Yeah, I concur about the JetPro pipe.

 

[dsm600rr]

I am pretty excited to see the pipe in person. Appears to be pretty huge.

 

[dsm600rr]

Got the fuel tank breather kit on. This thing was a PITA to install.

 

[talunceford]

I had the same experience... total PITA..... I went so far as to install the brass fittings, which made it even more of a PITA. I got it to work, but dang.... I haven't had an issue since though. It does want to burp a bit when you are pressurizing your fuel lines though. Just a warning.

 

[Phill]

I found it easier with the brass fittings.

If it burps you may have it too far into the tank

 

[dsm600rr]

Got my Outerwears crankcase cover on. I used a rubber band to pull it up tight as it was rubbing on the drive shaft. I wonder how the rubber band will hold up to the heat.

 

[Ice_2k]

I think a small piece of metal wire would be much better, given the heat.

 

[amstel78]

The German belt drive kit looks nice. Where can one purchase extra belts?

 

[Phill]

I have the belt drive and it's great.

Much quieter - less power loss and no broken gears.

I would imagine you could get belts at the local machine shop or from the online seller.

 

[Siringoringo1978]

amstel78 you can buy from eBay it call 285 strong belt or 285 timing belt it has 95 teeth is around $6 free shipping came from China

 

[Phill]

AVIDRCHow is the serpentine belt holding on since its installation?

Belt is great

Wouldn't run anything else

 

[dsm600rr]

AVIDRCWhen its time to get spare and or upgrade your bearings.

This thread is something I was looking for and answers many of my questions which most noobs into 1/5 scale come up with.

In fact this thread shall be a sticky, definitely added to my favs.

I am curious; How much did the cylinder head run you?

How is the serpentine belt holding on since its installation?

Thanks buddy. Like Phill said the belt is great.

I got the head for $68 shipped. Only place i could find it in stock was Amazon.

Belt is holding up great. Still on the original. I do have 3 backups I purchased as well. They can be purchased here:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/151606560952?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT