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Originally Posted by Spoolio
Is the 'Synthetic rubber cement' that is shown in the manual really the same stuff you get in a bike puncture repair kit? Also, I'm not sure about the 2 piece diff outdrive setup. I know it probably works OK in practice but it looks cheap and nasty - does anybody know if the 501X diff joints (TA-51286) or any other one piece part can be used instead? I am using Kanzen diff balls as I'd like to build the diffs as low-maintenance as possible.
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Yes, the rubber cement is as used in puncture repair kits/trainer repair glue. Some debate over whether it is needed, I used a spot of superglue on them, some people just put a dab of ball diff silicone grease on the back of the plates, or you can leave them dry.
I always used to either leave them or put a dab of silicone grease on them, but the diff seemed to be slipping so I glued them this time.
Since then the diffs have been fine, they needed quite a bit of tightening after the first few runs bedded them in, but they didn't need attention at the last race meeting. I have a slipper clutch in now which no doubt helps take some of the strain off the diff.
I believe the 501X outdrives would be a direct replacement though, I might change to them if diff adjustment becomes an issue again.