Stupid wheels question

[sldmodels]

I have hexes all round on my SX, but the wheels I have for the front aren't hexes, they're what look like "pins". I can't see where to get the front hexes off the wheels, and can't tell if the pin is a grub screw type or just a push through.

Anyone got any ideas?

[stegger]

Originally Posted by sldmodels

I have hexes all round on my SX, but the wheels I have for the front aren't hexes, they're what look like "pins". I can't see where to get the front hexes off the wheels, and can't tell if the pin is a grub screw type or just a push through.

Anyone got any ideas?

You just take off the rubber o ring and take the pin out.

[Dazzler]

The Pins are just roll pins which push out, then the hex can come off. There's normally a spacer washer to go on before the pin goes back in. Look at the manual on Schumachers site - all is explained in there...

Pg, 21, 22 and 36 refers to these two configurations / options.

[sldmodels]

the manual's not much help, and the pin seems jammed in

[Dazzler]

You could take a pic to be sure of the type fitted as Steve above seems to be referring to hex adaptors which are different to the Schumacher ones (unless you can say they are the ones shown in the manual?) If they are the ones in the manual the pins can need a good push sometimes, especially if they are bent for whatever reason..

The pins are supposed to be a good fit so they don't fall out when you remove the wheels.

[sldmodels]

If that doesn't show then it should be here on my facebook

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...094361&theater

The hex looks like it might have been put on the wrong way, but I can understand why it might have been done that way

[Dazzler]

Can't see photo, and don't have a facebook account, so can't see it there either... Just try giving the pin a good push! It won't be screwed in, there's no thread in the drive shaft.

[sldmodels]

I can push it using some bodyscissors, but then can't get the bugger out. I had a similar problem with the TC4 a few years ago. I ended up using wall pins cut down, which were just as strong, but slid in and out with ease

[Dazzler]

They're probably peened over a bit at the end, making them difficult to extract. Once you have driven it so far out, try pulling it from the other side with a decent pair of pliers, sounds like the pins have seen better days. Nortech do some solid pins as a replacement to these, easier to come out, but you have to be careful not to loose them when changing wheels.

[sldmodels]

think i might have to put it in a vice, get a nail and hammer and break it out and do what I did with my tc4, means i get a pack of hundreds of roll pins for under a pound lol.

Thanks for all the help

[stegger]

Originally Posted by Dazzler

The Pins are just roll pins which push out, then the hex can come off. There's normally a spacer washer to go on before the pin goes back in. Look at the manual on Schumachers site - all is explained in there...

Pg, 21, 22 and 36 refers to these two configurations / options.

Sorry mate it's been a while, yeh it's a roll pin. Gently knock it out with a small hex key

[sldmodels]

yeah, it's the page 36 setup I have. schumacher sent me the premounted wheels tyres which are hex rear and pin front, which seems a bit silly. I'd expect the same front and rear.

[bert digler]

Originally Posted by sldmodels

yeah, it's the page 36 setup I have. schumacher sent me the premounted wheels tyres which are hex rear and pin front, which seems a bit silly. I'd expect the same front and rear.

they should be pin all round as schuey use pin front and rear

[sldmodels]

Well either pin all round or hex all round, that would make so much more sense.

[Dazzler]

Pin all round is standard. The hexes on the front are for losi or b44 front wheels. Don't know why you have rear wheels with a hex, rev-lites with pre-mounted tyres are pins.

[chris brown]

I so wish that all manufacturers would just use one type of fitment. Its stupid.

[MattW]

Schumacher wheels are pin all round - they don't make a hex fitting wheel for the Cat.