Post by reel55 on Jun 2, 2009 16:31:58 GMT -8
Wood track conversion for slotcars
1. 1st remove magnut and place on fridge(will not be needed)
2. Check rear bearings for slop -if no slop -lightly oil bearings
If slop -oil axle at bearings -then add superglue to side of bearing(were axle meets)- make shure to rotate axle for about a minute or two- bearings should feel no slop or minimal slop
3. Oil front axle - make shure that there is not much
vertical(up/down)movement-as this will cause desloting
(u can cut plastic sheet or tubing and superglue to the chassis)
4. I ussually add 7 grams of lead just in back of the front axle
( this will ussually keep the guide in the slot) -u can experiment
with more or less- less is better for more speed
5. Some people will lightly file the outside of there chassis to cause "float"
6. Chassis screws- i ussually back them out 1/2 a turn- experiment
with more -just remember to put tape over the screw holes after
7. We have found that Silicon tires work for us- just remember if u use these that the track must be free of dust and dirt( we use
masking tape on the bottom of the tires to clean them.
ENJOY
Verne reel55
1. 1st remove magnut and place on fridge(will not be needed)
2. Check rear bearings for slop -if no slop -lightly oil bearings
If slop -oil axle at bearings -then add superglue to side of bearing(were axle meets)- make shure to rotate axle for about a minute or two- bearings should feel no slop or minimal slop
3. Oil front axle - make shure that there is not much
vertical(up/down)movement-as this will cause desloting
(u can cut plastic sheet or tubing and superglue to the chassis)
4. I ussually add 7 grams of lead just in back of the front axle
( this will ussually keep the guide in the slot) -u can experiment
with more or less- less is better for more speed
5. Some people will lightly file the outside of there chassis to cause "float"
6. Chassis screws- i ussually back them out 1/2 a turn- experiment
with more -just remember to put tape over the screw holes after
7. We have found that Silicon tires work for us- just remember if u use these that the track must be free of dust and dirt( we use
masking tape on the bottom of the tires to clean them.
ENJOY
Verne reel55
