help with step 2A lol

[Cassp0nk]

not got very far!!!

I'm trying to do step 2a and the white plastic rings that push onto the gear don't want to fit in the orientation shown in the diagram? It will fit with stepped edge bit on the inside?

Do I need to dremel out the white ring a bit, just try and force it or what?

There is also a molding tab on the edge of the white plastic rings. Do they need removing?

thanks! bit scared of forcing something and breaking it!

[shark]

Give it a right good squeeze mate and they click into place. Put it on the same way as the instructions state .They are a tight fit .

[Gnarly Old Dog]

The instructions are correct but they are a very tight fit - once fitted they 'click' loudly into place.
Some are tighter than others so try swapping different flanges onto different pulleys.

I managed with a steady hand and very careful pressure with some long nose pliers.
Any flashing should be gently trimmed but you don't need to dremel.

When fitted - take care oof the pulley orientation when you fit them onto the layshafts. There is a shoulder on one side that creates an offset. Fit it the wrong way round and the pulley will bind slightly with the transmission housings and the whole thing is tight to turn over. Get it right and it's smooth - just take care (you'll get what I mean when you get to it)

Cheers

[Cassp0nk]

thanks guys. few swipes with a needle file sorted it out. Was just that bit too tight.

[Cassp0nk]

Next issue... A load of the m3 washers they've sent me are badly manufactured and have a squared of edge on one side rather than being fully circular. Do you reckon its safe to use them?

So annoying when you are all sat down to build something, the shops are shut and you have duff parts.

[Chrislong]

I had one badly made M3 washer, it had a flat on the circumference - I still used it. If you are unsure of anything, still build it but then replace the washer when you get replacements.

As for the white rings on gears, they are very tight. Hold them under hot water from the tap to soften them, then put them in position - if too tight to get the final click, turn over and press down on a hard work surface. This is what I did when my thumb started bleeding. Ive since built another car doing this, and no injuries on the second kit

[Cassp0nk]

Yeah I've decided to plough on and try to put the washers in easily accessible places. Do you know if there a replacement screw + washer kit available?

[jono83]

Originally Posted by Gnarly Old Dog

The instructions are correct but they are a very tight fit - once fitted they 'click' loudly into place.
Some are tighter than others so try swapping different flanges onto different pulleys.

I managed with a steady hand and very careful pressure with some long nose pliers.
Any flashing should be gently trimmed but you don't need to dremel.

When fitted - take care oof the pulley orientation when you fit them onto the layshafts. There is a shoulder on one side that creates an offset. Fit it the wrong way round and the pulley will bind slightly with the transmission housings and the whole thing is tight to turn over. Get it right and it's smooth - just take care (you'll get what I mean when you get to it)

Cheers

did you quote that from this months racer magazine?

[Gnarly Old Dog]

Originally Posted by jono83

did you quote that from this months racer magazine?

Sort of

[Cassp0nk]

lol just ordered your mag

[jono83]

double post