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Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / May 2007RC10T Axle conversion options...
I have an older RC10T from 1992, and I thought it had 3/16 rear axles when I bought a set CVD shafts and axles for it. Unfortunately, it has 1/4 axles. Now I think I have two options: 1) Replace the original bearings with 3/16 ID bearings and replace the wheels with ones made for 3/16 axles. WILL THIS WORK ON THE OLD RC10T? 2) Buy MIP1009 1/4 CVD axles (just axle ends), if I can find them. IS THIS THE RIGHT PART FOR THE JOB? (sorry...I somehow entered the posting twice). What should I do? > (sorry...I somehow entered the posting twice). > > What should I do? Only enter the posting once... =) " 1) Replace the original bearings with 3/16 ID bearings and replace the wheels with ones made for 3/16 axles. WILL THIS WORK ON THE OLD RC10T?" Sounds like a plan to me...Why shouldn't it work? "2) Buy MIP1009 1/4 CVD axles (just axle ends), if I can find them. IS THIS THE RIGHT PART FOR THE JOB?" Sounds like another plan to me... If you have alot of money invested in wheels, just get the correct size CVDs for them, and sell off the incorrect size CVDs. If it is cheaper to swap out the bearings, then go for it! For plan 1, I didn't know if the spacing was different on the pin or anything else was different (other than the wheels and bearing) that would cause this plan to fail. The other bonuses are a) my existing bearing are not good and b) the 3/16 bearing are available sealed and last a lot longer. For plan 2, I'd surely lose money, even though I got a good deal on the 3/16 CVD kit. Plan 1 is the one for me! Thanks! > For plan 1, I didn't know if the spacing was different on the pin or > anything else was different (other than the wheels and bearing) that [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Plan 1 is the one for me! Thanks! Just be sure to get the same size Outside Diameter and Width as what the original bearings are. May also be possible to find or make a "slip sleeve" type washer for the axle, so you could still use your 1/4 hole wheels. Not sure if they would wobble without some sort of "space filler" with a difference of 1/16". Guess that would depend on hex and wheel nut. I am thinking the "slip sleeve" should be 3/16 ID with a thickness of 1/32" and whatever width the wheel hole edge is. Of course also it may require putting holes in the sleeve for the wheel axle pin, if it is that style. I am sure you could figure a way to use your existing wheels on a slightly smaller axle. I've got the bearings ordered, with the same OD as the original bearings. I could have machined the wheels to fit, but opted to simply buy new ones. A sleeve would have been ok, but it's one more thing that could go wrong. I'll post the final results. Thanks! Everything fit like a glove. I now have the new bearings, CV axles, and rear wheels/tires installed. Now I'm just waiting for my new moter (w/leads) and Toyota baja body and it will be better than new. |
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