My Punibolt Rebuild

[Isle of Wight Basher]

After around 5 litres I'm doing a full nut and bolt rebuild with pics throughout, hopefully might be of help to someone.

Also I might be having to sell it due to continiung unemployment after being made redundant, so this would give the buyer good info as to what they're getting. hopefully not though as this has been my favorite largescale I've owned.

Heres how it is now

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0771.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0773.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0772.jpg

Lost a shock spring retainer bottom at the end of the last run, the shock shaft unscrewed itself spitting the retainer off to oblivion and wrapping the spring around the inside of the rear wheel.

Anyone got a spare ?

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0768.jpg

[mooman007uk]

I lost one too after my bad landing, you can get the shock ends and retainer in one cheap kit.. here's the MMR part link
bad news about your job situation..hope it improves soon for ya
http://www.mmrlargescale.co.uk/shop/product/shock_rod_end/

[Isle of Wight Basher]

I lost one too after my bad landing, you can get the shock ends and retainer in one cheap kit.. here's the MMR part link
bad news about your job situation..hope it improves soon for ya
http://www.mmrlargescale.co.uk/shop/product/shock_rod_end/

Cheers for the good wishes on the job front Mooman.

Yep I saw the kit for shock ends on MMR, but I'm trying to avoid the cost of the complete kit for just 1 item, I'm that skint at the moment.

[RCKIWI]

PM me your address and I will post one to you!

[Isle of Wight Basher]

Thats very kind, I'll PM you now.

[Isle of Wight Basher]

PM me your address and I will post one to you!


Thats very kind, I'll PM you now.

Whilst I truly appreciate your offer, I've just sold a couple of servos so have ordered the rod end kit from MMR

Again many thanks;):)

[RCKIWI]

Whilst I truly appreciate your offer, I've just sold a couple of servos so have ordered the rod end kit from MMR

Again many thanks;):)

No problem at all:D

Heres a hint for you and others.

The spring retainer has a small slot in it, I use a small cable tie through the slot and around the spring so if that happens the retainer will stay on the spring! Also a drop of superglue on the thread helps it from unscrewing:yahoo:

[Isle of Wight Basher]

No problem at all:D

Heres a hint for you and others.

The spring retainer has a small slot in it, I use a small cable tie through the slot and around the spring so if that happens the retainer will stay on the spring! Also a drop of superglue on the thread helps it from unscrewing:yahoo:

Top tip :good idea:

I'll be doing this on the rebuild, I always use superglue on metal to plastic fasteners but as I havent needed to service the shocks yet missed these ones DOH.

Regarding the shocks they are very good, they perform are strong, and seem leak free, we'll see for sure when I strip them.

[Isle of Wight Basher]

Strip down.

First I strip to the following sub assemblies.

Removed roll cage, and engine.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0779.jpg

Removed front end, leaving in place the steering etc.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0780.jpg

Removed rear end.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0781.jpg

Five basic sub assemblies, roll cage, engine, front and rear end, and chassis assy.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0782.jpg

Next step is to strip the chassis assembly.

[Mexxan]

Keep 'em coming! Just got my used Tb2 today and starting the rebuild tomorrow.

[Pipeous]

ass soon as my dif oils arrive I am stripping mine. enjoying the pics and breakdown. great job

[Isle of Wight Basher]

Stripping The Chassis Assy

Removed Radio Box

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0786.jpg

Removed Center Diff Assy

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0787.jpg

Removed Tank and Steering Servo

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0788.jpg

Removed Steering Assy

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0789.jpg

Chassis Assy and Sub Assemblies.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0790.jpg

Next rebuild off steering assy.

[Isle of Wight Basher]

Chassis cleaned and checked for straightness

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0791.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0792.jpg

All ok.

[Isle of Wight Basher]

Found bent steering plate on stripping steering assy

Before

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0794.jpg

After "tweaking"

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0795.jpg

Steering assy stripped and cleaned.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0798.jpg

[Merlin]

looking good mate :D

[Isle of Wight Basher]

Right the rebuild proper starts now, throughout the rebuild I'll be replacing the fixings with High Tensile Steel Hex Heads and new Nyloc nuts where appropiate.

All fixings will either be superglued (into plastic), threadlocked (steel to steel) or locknutted (steel -aluminium), I avoid threadlocking into aluminium to avoid seized fixings and having to drill HT steel fixings out of the much softer aluminium.

Steering top plate and brace

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0800.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0801.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0803.jpg

[Isle of Wight Basher]

Servo Saver rebuilt using bearings to replace the standard bushings.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0811.jpg

Steering plate bushings loctited in place

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0812.jpg

To avoid loosening of these screws new nylocs and threadlock applied

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0817.jpg

Rebuilt Steering Assy (Very nice free action with little slop)

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0819.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0820.jpg

[Isle of Wight Basher]

Please note a longer screw and nyloc nut was used to attach the brace to the top plate, this adds strength and lessens the stresses on the top plates hole.

[dc2 man]

man what a great job.

i really enjoyed looking through it this morning with my coffee.

your doing a great thorough job,if the price is right at the end i may make an offer myself to buy it!

looks like your doing some fine attention to detail.
looking forward to the rest.

[Minimax]

All fixings will either be superglued (into plastic), threadlocked (steel to steel) or locknutted (steel -aluminium), I avoid threadlocking into aluminium to avoid seized fixings and having to drill HT steel fixings out of the much softer aluminium.

As english is not my native language, can you explain more what exactly you mean here...

Superglue .... ?? glueing in seconds... - will you be able to ever unscrew things?

Threadlocking ... ??

Locknutting .. ? using the red and/or blue nut lock material

If first and third are correct, what is second...

[Isle of Wight Basher]

As english is not my native language, can you explain more what exactly you mean here...

Superglue .... ?? glueing in seconds... - will you be able to ever unscrew things?

Threadlocking ... ??

Locknutting .. ? using the red and/or blue nut lock material

If first and third are correct, what is second...

Super glue used by putting a drop on the screw before screwing it into the plastic, this gives a certain amount of resistance to loosening and creates a stronger thread in the plastic. They unscrew fine.

Threadlock, using a meduium grade threadlock on metal to metal screws, to prevent lossening. Such as this http://www.richies-rc.com.au/catalog/-p-44.html?currency=GBP&osCsid=0a2697a7957726638e3364ed1ae7b788

Locknutting, yes you're correct, i.e using nyloc nuts to avoid loosening

[Pipeous]

I prefer shoe goo into plastic. less chance of thread damage

[Freeprawn]

I like the shoe goo idea, never thought of that!! Great idea :)

I really like the idea of having bearings go in the steering post's to replace the bushings? Yet another great idea :)

Nige

[mynameismud76]

Great attention to detail, and uber clear step-by-step photos!

Sweet as a nut!!

:dance:

[Isle of Wight Basher]

I prefer shoe goo into plastic. less chance of thread damage

Never tried shoo glue myself, interesting though, does it go off fully ?

I only apply a drop of glue, the thin stuff used for gluing tyres. The idea being to coat the inside of the thread, I've never damaged a thread, quite the opposite.

[Isle of Wight Basher]

Center Diff Assy Stripped

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0836.jpg

Found Center Diff had "used" used a small amount of oil (100.000wt) and slightly contaminated with dirt, I could just top it up as it's not that bad, but as I'll either sell it or mothball it I'll order some new stuff.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0826.jpg

as I'm ordering oil I'll now check the shocks.

[Isle of Wight Basher]

After checking all 4 shocks, I'm very impressed, the oil is not contaminated and I only had to top up the rear shocks by about 5mm, as the oil is in such good condition it shows the seals work well.

Also the shafts are all good, and I've been jumping it with the inevitable bad landings and tumbles.

Heres a pic of one

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0833.jpg

I'll order oil for the diffs and Allen head fixings today, so will continue stripping the various sub assembleys until the postman delivers.

[Isle of Wight Basher]

Diff oil ordered, I'm going for 100,000wt centre, 70,000wt front and 30,000 rear.

To keep costs down I've ordered 100,000 and 30,000wt in 50ml bottles.

As the diffs take around 30ml I'll be able to mix the remaing 20ml of 100,00wt to 10ml of 30,000wt to make the 70,000wt for the front diff. To be more exact it's 21ml to 9ml.

Viscosity mixing calculator here (and other tools) http://www.scriptasylum.com/rc_speed/_oil_mixer.html

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Stripped and cleaned Center Diff

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0838.jpg

Found the Center Diff rear drive cup to have signs of wear, both sides the same, about 1-2mm, however the front drive cup shows very minimal wear.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0841.jpg

So for the rebuild I'll swap them round to even wear, plus it'll be interesting to see if the same wear happens again to the rear one only.
At £20 a pair it's worth getting some for the next rebuild/spares, I'll compile a list as I go.

[Mexxan]

Good to see the centre diff apart - now I know I'm well short on shims/washers for the cups. Great thread, really useful.

[Isle of Wight Basher]

Rebuilt Center Diff with 100,000wt silicon oil and rubber shielded bearings

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0861.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/?action=view&current=CIMG0861.jpg)

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0864.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/?action=view&current=CIMG0864.jpg)

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0865.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/?action=view&current=CIMG0865.jpg)

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0866.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/?action=view&current=CIMG0866.jpg)

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0869.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/?action=view&current=CIMG0869.jpg)

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0870.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/?action=view&current=CIMG0870.jpg)

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0871.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/?action=view&current=CIMG0871.jpg)

[Isle of Wight Basher]

Center Diff Assy Rebuild

I'm aiming to change all screws to Allen Head type screws rather than cross head self tappers, so first I tap the holes with a suitable screw.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0873.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/?action=view&current=CIMG0873.jpg)

Then on assembly I use a very small amount of superglue, just enough to coat the inside of the thread and provide some resistance to loosening.

All screws replaced on servo plate

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0876.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/?action=view&current=CIMG0876.jpg)

All screws replaced including the self tapping screws used on the linkages (never liked this), these I've used Nylocs on.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0877.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/?action=view&current=CIMG0877.jpg)

For the brake linkage I've used 3mm rod threaded on one end with Nyloc nuts to allow easy adjustment of brake bias, and sway bar collet/ball, these sit nieatly in the brake cam linkage

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0879.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/?action=view&current=CIMG0879.jpg)

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0878.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/?action=view&current=CIMG0878.jpg)

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0883.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/?action=view&current=CIMG0883.jpg)

[Isle of Wight Basher]

Rebuilding Chassis Assy

New HT Steel Allen Screws and Nylocs for Steering Assy

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0886.jpg

Steering Assy Fitted, note longer screw and Nyloc nut used to attach brace to chassis.

(Spot the mistake from earlier in the thread)

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0892.jpg

New HT Steel Allen Bolts, Grommits and Nylocs for tank

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0893.jpg

Grommit not fully compressed to ease stress on tank tabs.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0897.jpg

Steering, and tank fitted

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0899.jpg

[dc2 man]

love this thread.....

GREAT!! nice tidy work.....

[Isle of Wight Basher]

New HT Steel Allen Bolts for fitting Centre Diff Assy, and the amount of superglue I use on the screw to the right, just enough to coat the inside of the thread.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0902.jpg

Center Diff Assy Fitted

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0903.jpg

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Short vid of throttle/brake linkages in action

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/th_CIMG0918.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/?action=view&current=CIMG0918.flv)

[Isle of Wight Basher]

Steering Servo

After opening it up I found this, you can see the build up of Dust? around 2 of the chips (voltage regulators I think), and the impressions left in the case bottom.

I think the dust? is burnt material from the case.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0904.jpg

Looks OK after cleaning

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0905.jpg

Hitec-5745MG servos used to suffer with burning out similar chips, their solution was to add heatsink material over the chips.

I've added some High Temp Adhesive Foil (very sticky and thin, designed for mould heaters etc) DONT use anything else and make sure it's stuck down well, as if it comes loose it could short out the servo PCB.

This should provide better heat dissipation as the foil will act as a heatsink.

Also on rebuilding the servo I found it best not to tighten the case fully, tighten it up then loosen the screws slightly to avoid putting too much pressure on these chips and the PCB itself.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0908.jpg

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Re-assembling the servo gears

Rotate the left gear until it is central, i.e no movement of the motor

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0909.jpg

Put the gear on the motor

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0910.jpg

Then the last gear (forgot a photo of this one, Doh) just drops in the center, making sure you don't move the other gears.

Test it and if it's not still in the neutral position, remove the center gear and re-position it.

Screw the case together, not too tight as mention earlier.

[Isle of Wight Basher]

New HT Steel Allen Screws

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0913.jpg

Ready to fit to chassis, again new screws

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0915.jpg

[Isle of Wight Basher]

Vid of servo

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/th_CIMG0914.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/?action=view&current=CIMG0914.flv)

Vid of steering

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/th_CIMG0916.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/?action=view&current=CIMG0916.flv)

[mynameismud76]

Has the steering servo stopped groaning at startup?

What type of materials should high tensile hex screws be..was thinking about popping down to Screwfix to get some.

[Isle of Wight Basher]

Has the steering servo stopped groaning at startup?

What type of materials should high tensile hex screws be..was thinking about popping down to Screwfix to get some.

It has, but I think it's the down to the case rather then the electronics, the metal centre section could do with being 0.5mm taller, as if you fully tighten the case it starts to bind up, this would cause unwanted resistance for the motor and could (in the worst case) overload the voltage regulators.

Try loosening the servo screws a small bit.

I use High Tensile STEEL, I don't use Stainless as they are "softer" and it's easier to strip the hex's in them (from my experience)

[Isle of Wight Basher]

Servo Tape and Foam used on RX and Killswitch, Servo tape on Battery

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/CIMG0924.jpg

Ready to fit to car with new screws

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/CIMG0926.jpg

Fitted to car

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/CIMG0929.jpg

Radio Box top secured with tape and new screws

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/CIMG0932.jpg

[Isle of Wight Basher]

Completed Chassis Assy

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0933.jpg

[mynameismud76]

Great illustrations as always!!

Especially thankful for receiver/battery box layout! :punk:

[Isle of Wight Basher]

Rear Assy Rebuild

Before

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0969.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0970.jpg

Components Stripped and Cleaned

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0972.jpg

[NUTECH RACING]

When can we see your new videos?:dance:

[Isle of Wight Basher]

When can we see your new videos?:dance:

Soon, I'll be doing one of the sprung diff outputs, and for the c-hub bushing mod I did and maybe more.

I've been a bit sidetracked making LED lights and a basic killswitch, details to follow after the rebuild is completed. :punk:

[sickboy]

Looking good Isle of Wight Basher.
I have a question for you in the above photo i don't see the bearing spacer,the one for the wheel hub.

[Isle of Wight Basher]

Looking good Isle of Wight Basher.
I have a question for you in the above photo i don't see the bearing spacer,the one for the wheel hub.

Well spotted, the spacers are in a container out of sight.

They will be included in the rebuild pictures.

[dc2 man]

this is (i have said before) a very nice rebuild project.

it is very easy to read through and you have gone through great lengths to explain/show all parts.

well done!

[Isle of Wight Basher]

this is (i have said before) a very nice rebuild project.

it is very easy to read through and you have gone through great lengths to explain/show all parts.

well done!

Thank you, anyhow on to the rear diff.

Rear Diff Stripped and Cleaned

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0994.jpg

Gears all look ok

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG0997.jpg

Minimal Wear Rate On Axles

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/CIMG1000.jpg

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Here I make sure the axles move freely through the difff gears, using wire wool if needed. This is to ensure a smooth action of the srung diff outputs on re-assembly

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O-Ring added to diff output to add cushioning, and standard bearing replaced with rubber shielded type

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Ready for re-assembly

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Filled with 30000wt silicon oil

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Vid of finish diff, smooth action of diff outputs and diff itself

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Rebuilding Rear Assy

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Rear Hubs

Cleaned bearing, I'm using skateboard bearings with nylon cages and stainless balls, also I lubricate with oil for very free running bearings, or to allow more time between cleaning use grease.

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Before fitting the rear hubs I bolt a wheel on to check there's no binding

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Vid

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[mynameismud76]

Nice work again I of W =)

Particularly the fixing a wheel on to check for binding. =)

[x Wild Bill x]

Wow, lots of time and detail, thanks for all the pics. I also think it's great to see minimal to no wear on these parts, gives me confidence that they will last :-).

Bill

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Front Diff Stripped and Cleaned

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Filled with 70000wt oil, made by mixing 10ml of 30000wt with 20ml of 100000wt

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Rebuilt Diff with Rubber Shielded Bearings

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Front Gearbox Ready For Assembly

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New HT Steel Hex Screws

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Arms Ready To Fit, please note I've drilled through the alloy arm holders to allow fitting to chassis with screws and nyloc nuts

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Front Assy Ready To Fit

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Spacer Added To Servo Saver (to stop ball joint rubbing on driveshaft as per 2010 revisions)

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Fitted To Chassis

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Front Hub Ready To Build (One Side)

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Rebuilt Hubs (More details on screw mod here http://www.nutechracingforum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=569)

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[mynameismud76]

Stripped and cleaned Center Diff

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Found the Center Diff rear drive cup to have signs of wear, both sides the same, about 1-2mm, however the front drive cup shows very minimal wear.

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So for the rebuild I'll swap them round to even wear, plus it'll be interesting to see if the same wear happens again to the rear one only.
At £20 a pair it's worth getting some for the next rebuild/spares, I'll compile a list as I go.




After stripping down my centre diff, I've noticed more wear on the rear cup as well.

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Mmm, might be more demand or something causing more wear on the rear one.

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Shocks rebuilt and ready to fit, I checked them out earlier in the thread, and as suggested have added a drop of superglue to each lower rod end and added a cable tie to each spring retainer.

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Fitted to car

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Engine ready to strip/clean

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Grass removed from under engine cover

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Flywheel ok

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Ready to rebuild

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GBE Dual Stage Filter and Outwears Cover

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Ready to fit to car

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More pics here http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/isleofwightbasher/FTX%20Punisher%20Rebuild/

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De-baffled exhaust box, and grooves cut in exit pipe to stop stinger falling off.

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New HT Steel Hex Head Screws

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Fuel Pipes and Servo Tray Fixings fitted

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Fitted To Car

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[mradlin]

It's coming along nicely!! :punk:

Great deatail throughout. Keep it coming.

[mynameismud76]

On taking my rear diff apart, I've found 2 pairs of those washers that goes on the outdrive cups..from inside the diff case..its the metal washers that goes on after the rubber o-ring and the plastic shims.

Howerver, the front diff has 3 pairs..I wonder I've made a mistake when I taken it all apart? I was very meticulous about labelling in separate bags, front diff bits, rear diff bits and centre diff bits.

Hope you don't mind me saying, perhaps it would be slightly off-topic. It would be sweet to see complete engine strip down and rebuild =)

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Roll Cage fittings all replaced with HT Steel Hex Heads

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Wheels ready to fit

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New Nylocs, Washers and Threadlock used

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Finished and sadly up for sale.

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[mynameismud76]

Mate, awesome thread, great attention to detail. Nicely done!!

Where it still screws into plastic, how did the new high tensile hex's fit? The screw threads for the rollcage fixings, for example, looks to be different to the new hex's.

Did you CA glue and baking powder it?

Shame you had to sell buddy, new owner is a very lucky so and so!!

:punk:

[Isle of Wight Basher]

Mate, awesome thread, great attention to detail. Nicely done!!

Where it still screws into plastic, how did the new high tensile hex's fit? The screw threads for the rollcage fixings, for example, looks to be different to the new hex's.

Did you CA glue and baking powder it?

Shame you had to sell buddy, new owner is a very lucky so and so!!

:punk:

Cheers, the HT screws go in very well, cutting their own thread as they go, the original self tappers have a much coarser thread so there's plenty of material to cut the new thread into, the addition of superglue (no baking powder needed) gives a stronger thread too and adds a bit of "threadlocking".

No worries, I'll get another later in the year (hopefully) maybe a Monster Truck.

[mynameismud76]

Ah, I see.

Yes, you have to get another!!

Cheers buddy..hope you'll hear from that place soon =)