SCX10-III: Things to know before you build yours (Tips)

[johnrennainc]

Which servo horn do I use

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[2mtech]

Originally Posted by johnrennainc

Which servo horn do I use

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[johnrennainc]

Something I just noticed.

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[JatoTheRipper]

Originally Posted by johnrennainc

Which servo horn do I use

Only one should fit. The number on the servo is the number of the splines. And the specs of your servo should state the spline count.

Originally Posted by johnrennainc

Something I just noticed.

You're pointing out that the part numbers don't match, correct? The one is missing a 5 I believe it is.

[FordSpeed]

Just finished putting the chassis together today. Wondering if I missed a step or part. The dig arm is rubbing on this screw head. Works fine, but needs a little clearance.

[GA Dawg]

Originally Posted by FordSpeed

Just finished putting the chassis together today. Wondering if I missed a step or part. The dig arm is rubbing on this screw head. Works fine, but needs a little clearance.

I just looked at mine. It's tight, but they don't touch. Is the screw all of the way down?

[JatoTheRipper]

Originally Posted by GA Dawg

I just looked at mine. It's tight, but they don't touch. Is the screw all of the way down?

That was my question. It doesn't look like his screw is completely tightened.

[R2j]

Originally Posted by GA Dawg

Here's something else you should know. Pay attention when you are assembling the transmission. When you get done and there is 1 E-clip sitting on the table staring back at you, you aren't going to be too happy. Trust me on that.

I did that with a bearing....luckily it was just one for the front output shaft and I only had to take the rear section of the dig back off.

[Panther6834]

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

That was my question. It doesn't look like his screw is completely tightened.

Seriously zooming in on the photo (34" monitors are great for this), I'd estimate the screw is approx 0.5mm short of being fully seated..

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[FordSpeed]

I just checked, I was able to get about a 1/4 turn out of it, but its tight and the arm still rubs. I'll have to pull the link mount to see if it didn't seat correctly and of course, it's buried now. I'm sure this is still my fault in some way lol

[svt923]

Originally Posted by FordSpeed

I just checked, I was able to get about a 1/4 turn out of it, but its tight and the arm still rubs. I'll have to pull the link mount to see if it didn't seat correctly and of course, it's buried now. I'm sure this is still my fault in some way lol

Did you happen to mix up the short and long screws that hold on the link mounts?

[R2j]

Has anyone else had an issue with clearance between the servo horn and chassis? I'm using a Spektum S6280 servo, and had to file on the chassis, lower edge of shock tower and horn itself a bit to make it move more freely. I don't think it will be an issue now that I filed it down, but may file down the mounting tabs on the chassis brace servo mounts to gain some more clearance.

[FordSpeed]

Originally Posted by svt923

Did you happen to mix up the short and long screws that hold on the link mounts?

No the screws were the right length. I removed the link, counter sunk the i/b hole and reinstalled with a new screw. Arm still rubs on the link. I'll probably just add a washer under each center skid trans mount.

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Originally Posted by FordSpeed

No the screws were the right length. I removed the link, counter sunk the i/b hole and reinstalled with a new screw. Arm still rubs on the link. I'll probably just add a washer under each center skid trans mount.

I just looked at mine and from a top view it looks close. I looked at it from underneath the truck from the rear and I could see it was not touching at all.

Are you sure it is touching? It is close but from the other angle I can see there is about 1mm gap between my screw and my dig linkage.

[mikemcE]

Mom LOOKS, but it’s actually on the rounded edge of the screw, paper width at best. I hadn’t noticed it as I was installing things, that’s in tonight’s plans to adjust it. Did you fight the part that threads onto the dig shaft, it might be one turn too far in?


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[Texas30cal]

New guy here but not new to rc, I finished my 10-3 and love it, great kit, I encountered the minor typo issues and the shock tower alignment issue (which I’m sure they will address) which weren’t big deals. However I do have a question, I have the same constant clicking in the transmission (I believe in the trans) that can be heard in most YouTube videos of the 10-3, but mine does seem less pronounced. My question is has anyone investigated this yet and or found the cause? Thanks in advance !!!

[Ambis]

Originally Posted by Texas30cal

New guy here but not new to rc, I finished my 10-3 and love it, great kit, I encountered the minor typo issues and the shock tower alignment issue (which I’m sure they will address) which weren’t big deals. However I do have a question, I have the same constant clicking in the transmission (I believe in the trans) that can be heard in most YouTube videos of the 10-3, but mine does seem less pronounced. My question is has anyone investigated this yet and or found the cause? Thanks in advance !!!

I'm going to today. It's driving me nuts. Need to debug the exact place where this happens and see how to fix it.

One thing might be just to loosen all the transmission cover screws a bit, since I used a powertool with them (such very long screws omg).

[mikemcE]

I’m thinking it’s the dogs inside, the big square pins and pockets rattling


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[JatoTheRipper]

Originally Posted by R2j

Has anyone else had an issue with clearance between the servo horn and chassis? I'm using a Spektum S6280 servo, and had to file on the chassis, lower edge of shock tower and horn itself a bit to make it move more freely. I don't think it will be an issue now that I filed it down, but may file down the mounting tabs on the chassis brace servo mounts to gain some more clearance.

Got a photo of where you filed? Mine

Originally Posted by FordSpeed

No the screws were the right length. I removed the link, counter sunk the i/b hole and reinstalled with a new screw. Arm still rubs on the link. I'll probably just add a washer under each center skid trans mount.

I wouldn't push washers under the transmission. Did you try loosening all of the transmission mounting screws and holding it away from the screw and then retightening the mounting screws?

Originally Posted by Texas30cal

New guy here but not new to rc, I finished my 10-3 and love it, great kit, I encountered the minor typo issues and the shock tower alignment issue (which I’m sure they will address) which weren’t big deals. However I do have a question, I have the same constant clicking in the transmission (I believe in the trans) that can be heard in most YouTube videos of the 10-3, but mine does seem less pronounced. My question is has anyone investigated this yet and or found the cause? Thanks in advance !!!

It seems a lot of them click under normal operation. I hope they wear in. If they all constantly click there is a design flaw somewhere in the drivetrain.

[Texas30cal]

I was also thinking it may be a engagement dog, I’m going back in mine as well but it may be a few days as I’ve got lots of work waiting . I’m glad I’m not the only one that it bothers!!!!