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Author: | 32819toon [ Thu May 24, 2012 09:15:40 ] |
Post subject: | screw coming out of bottom of steering arm |
Hi, i keep losing the bottom steering arm screw, even after changing the arm. Why would this happen & what can i do to stop it ? Thanks for your help |
Author: | Jack I [ Thu May 24, 2012 10:29:57 ] |
Post subject: | Re: screw coming out of bottom of steering arm |
put some thread lock on it that will stop it falling out |
Author: | 32819toon [ Thu May 24, 2012 12:03:16 ] |
Post subject: | Re: screw coming out of bottom of steering arm |
Thanks Jack - not only threadlocked but i put nailvarnish over the screw aswell ! It id only on the left wheel. What could be the cause ? |
Author: | Jack I [ Thu May 24, 2012 14:02:56 ] |
Post subject: | Re: screw coming out of bottom of steering arm |
oh okay, could also try some super glue. it will just be a bit more difficult to get out if needed to. |
Author: | CharlesF [ Thu May 24, 2012 16:39:58 ] |
Post subject: | Re: screw coming out of bottom of steering arm |
Check and make sure that you have the right size top hat bush (302291 - comes as a long+short pair) fitted (the long one in the lower position) - if you have a short one in, it will tend to bind and/or unscrew itself. Also check for any hairline cracking in the steering block. If the threads are stripped in the steering block, loctite or superglue does not really work as a permanent fix - replace the block, and do not overtighten the screws. HTH |
Author: | Skiddins [ Thu May 24, 2012 18:39:55 ] |
Post subject: | Re: screw coming out of bottom of steering arm |
We need to know exactly which screw you are talking about. |
Author: | b.wihardja [ Thu May 24, 2012 18:52:27 ] |
Post subject: | Re: screw coming out of bottom of steering arm |
Author: | Matt W [ Thu May 24, 2012 22:11:48 ] |
Post subject: | Re: screw coming out of bottom of steering arm |
Can you use threadlock on a metal thread or is it meant for plastic? |
Author: | 32819toon [ Fri May 25, 2012 11:35:44 ] |
Post subject: | Re: screw coming out of bottom of steering arm |
Can't believe it - I lost another last night ! it was in the fourth heat, so I had survived 3 races before it happened, and I checked the screws before the race to amke sure they were tight enough. Thanks for the help guys. Am I correct in saying I should be using the long top hat ? I've been using the short one. Also, I did use threadlock, but i think it is really only for metal. Earlier in the T3 thread, I read that someone recommends alu steering blocks when racing on carpet. is this a general thing, do they work better than the plastic ones ? If I use them, will threadlocking the screw in the alu block help it stay in place ? This is really annoying me now, I've lost three of these screws and top hats in 3 weeks ! Thanks for your help with this. |
Author: | CharlesF [ Fri May 25, 2012 13:40:42 ] |
Post subject: | Re: screw coming out of bottom of steering arm |
It's definitely long top-hat in the bottom, short in the top. Have a look at the exploded view on pg. 18 of the build manual. The screw is meant to tighten onto the bush, NOT the C-Hub (i.e the bush should be flush with the bottom face). If you have a short one in the bottom, the screw bottoms on the C-Hub, and works its way loose as the steering operates (and the steering will bind / be stiff - check that it is free moving with the servo arm disconnected). [been there done it ![]() The difference in bush length is not immediately obvious while you are scratching around in the tray of small parts ! The alu steering blocks work fine, but I found screw loosening is more of a problem on them ! PS keep a spare set of bushes in your box - if you have a serious crash, you can end up loosing one ![]() |
Author: | CharlesF [ Fri May 25, 2012 13:47:44 ] |
Post subject: | Re: screw coming out of bottom of steering arm |
PPS I would NOT recommend threadlock on metal-to-plastic joints, only metal-to-metal. The only places I use it is on the driveshaft grub screws (I use superglue actually) and the bulkhead to chassis countersunk screws |
Author: | 32819toon [ Fri May 25, 2012 16:35:44 ] |
Post subject: | Re: screw coming out of bottom of steering arm |
Thanks for your help guys - some replacements have just arrived in the post so I'll strip the blocks right down and take a closer look. Happy racing !! |
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