New FLM chassis and 1/8 diff/bulk !

[Popoxx]

^^yep, and more details here : http://traxxas.com/forums/showthread...lkhead-problem.

[petraeus]

I got them from Plastixs Part# PE3-125L14 Here at the bottom of the page

edit fixed link to correct pins

Just placed an order there:

My oh my:


3 PE3-125L14 Through-Hardened ejector pin 1/8" X 14" USD 8.46$

Freight to Denmark - USD 91.93$

Would someone be willing to order those and ship to Denmark for me?

[bentrocker]

LOL ,That is why didn't oder from them. They won't ship USPS to Canada.

[Razmo]

Surely 30k/50k in a 1/8 scale diff would be way to thick. The truck would have a hard time turning.
Traxxas diffs uses only 2 spiders, and that's the reason stock E-Maxx uses 30K front and I guess maybe only greased rear? My stock rear diff is definitely lighter, compared to front diff.

And I'm wondering why you choose thicker oil in rear diff than front diff. It would be pushing the car, making it less controllable.

3K rear and 7K front would seem to be a common setup, although we're not completely talking truggy race-setup here. Personally r5K-f10k seems to work fine in a MT with 1/8 scale diffs and slipperclutch. To add control and prevent wheelies somehow, install the Traxxas CD and choose 500k oil if you still like little more 4WD off-road action.

Always lighter rear diff oil than front:
http://www.myrcbox.com/articles/tech...gy-and-truggy/

Petraeus,

You're right, I mistakenly wrote it backwards. I meant 10k Front, 5k Rear...

You're suggested 7k Front, 3K Rear is a good suggestion also..

Thanks,
Raz

[Popoxx]

Freight to Denmark - USD 91.93$

I'm negotiating shipping charges for France with Plastixs, they propose me $45. I'm waiting for their last offer.
Try to negotiate too : sales@plastixs.com.

[MAYHEM6969]

Ok does anyone know the size of the setscrew that holds the suspension pin stable. the one that screws into the bulkhead and i cant find the part number for the HPI cups used on the transmission the hardened ones THANKS!

[A468BU]

3mm on the bulks I believe

[Popoxx]

i cant find the part number for the HPI cups used on the transmission the hardened ones THANKS!

The HPI cups for tranny box are 86276 (with 86094 screws), if it's what you're looking for.

[bentrocker]

Ok does anyone know the size of the setscrew that holds the suspension pin stable. the one that screws into the bulkhead and i cant find the part number for the HPI cups used on the transmission the hardened ones THANKS!

I belive they are 3mm. They are not very long ,they have to fit flush on the bottom of the bulk so the skidplate will sit flush. They should have came with your bulkheads ,mine did.

[MAYHEM6969]

Yeah they did but i didnt use them because ive got eclips on my pins but now that i see they are much easier they are to use i could only find one must of lost them

[petraeus]

I'm negotiating shipping charges for France with Plastixs, they propose me $45. I'm waiting for their last offer.
Try to negotiate too : sales@plastixs.com.

In my search I found this UK company:

http://www.berger-tools.co.uk/catego...?CategoryID=11

And I'm pretty confident these ejector-pins:



..would be same as these from Plastixs

[Popoxx]

^^Nice find !
They don't display all their items on their website, but I read their catalog, these E13 ejector pins (page 13) are the same as the Plastixs Through-Hardened Straight Ejector Pins :



I asked them the price for 15 of these pins (specs : d1=1/8", d2=1/4", k=1/8", L=4").

[petraeus]

I asked them the price for 15 of these pins (specs : d1=1/8", d2=1/4", k=1/8", L=4").

Great - then I' wont contact them, but instead wait for their response to you. Please keep us informed :-)

[Popoxx]

Of course

[bentrocker]

How much do you think it is going to cost to outfit an e-maxx with ejector pins ?

[A468BU]

Here in the states with shipping costed me $16

[MAYHEM6969]

Ok so what is the right part number for these and we need 4 or more right incase some break ?

[petraeus]

^^Nice find !
They don't display all their items on their website, but I read their catalog, these E13 ejector pins (page 13) are the same as the Plastixs Through-Hardened Straight Ejector Pins :

I asked them the price for 15 of these pins (specs : d1=1/8", d2=1/4", k=1/8", L=4").

I went ahead and contacted berger-tools. This is their answer:

The E13 are the same as DIN1530AH as far as hardness goes 60±2 HRC with the head tempered to 45±5 HRC.
These are the same as the Plastixs through hardened pins too.

[Popoxx]

Nice. They didn't reply to my mail for price and shipping charges We'll see tomorrow.

[petraeus]

This is the reply I received today:

14 DIN1530AH Ejector pin t.h. HT3 HD6 3,2X100 1.49Each 20.86£
1 AIRSURE+ Carriage Charge 11.20£

Would someone be able to confirm 3.2mm diameter are the right dimensions?

[Popoxx]

Great ! They still didn't reply to my question... They don't like French

Stock/Lunsford/FLM hinge pins diameter : 3mm.
Plastixs ejector pins diameter : 1/8" (3.2mm). It works I use them.

[petraeus]

Great ! They still didn't reply to my question... They don't like French

Stock/Lunsford/FLM hinge pins diameter : 3mm.
Plastixs ejector pins diameter : 1/8" (3.2mm). It works I use them.

They seems to offer 3.1 also.
Maybe it's a stupid question - but why are we using 3.2 if stock is 3.0?
Would 3.1 be even better?

[Popoxx]

At Plastixs, 1/8" is the closest diameter to the stock 3mm diameter. That's why I use that.
But at Berger Tools the choice is wider. 3.1mm is perfect (1/8" = 3.175mm so 3.2mm will be too big).

[MAYHEM6969]

Ok looking for spyder gears for diff dont know what car or truggy they came out of and CASTERS website is confusing or it might be im frustrated

[petraeus]

Ok looking for spyder gears for diff dont know what car or truggy they came out of and CASTERS website is confusing or it might be im frustrated

What happened? Did the diff break already?

[A468BU]

Well I bent an Ejector Pin today, not real bad. So I guess they are bendable.

[MAYHEM6969]

What happened? Did the diff break already?

No in my excitement of the build i didnt get the play inside the diff right i was so worried about shimming the pinion and ring gear i just installed a gasket on the diff cup and put it together so the play in the cup wasnt right a hard slam on the brakes and grind grind. i emailed caster and he said what car is it for LOL i dont know you sold them to FASTLANE i was hoping you would know

[Popoxx]

Well I bent an Ejector Pin today, not real bad. So I guess they are bendable.

You've already broken one ? How ?
Which model and where did you buy them ?

Please keep us informed :-)

For information, E13-1/8-4 ejector pins from Berger Tools are £0.87 each ($1.38) [and shipping charges for France are £11.20 ($17.78). Much better than Plastixs ].

[A468BU]

You've already broken one ? How ?
Which model and where did you buy them ?

I'm not too sure on how, maybe on of my cart wheels. They were the hardened ones and I bought them from the link I posted before.

[Popoxx]

Strange... I've never broken/bent a Plastixs ejector pin despite all the crashes and cartwheels.

[A468BU]

Strange... I've never broken/bent a Plastixs ejector pin despite all the crashes and cartwheels.

Front Lower towards the rear.

[Popoxx]

Maybe the steering bellcrank rubs against ejector pin tips ? But cartwheels are probably the cause.

[A468BU]

Ok well I put a Little Video together of assembly of these Hybrid bulks. I am no expert on making how to videos but this should be good enough to help you get them together. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv7HH1CevwE

[Popoxx]

For a first one it's a good one

Here are some more links to learn how to assemble a diff (inside and cases) :
- http://www.unlimitedengineering.com/...ctions-WEB.pdf
- http://www.unlimitedengineering.com/...nsV1.0-Web.pdf
- http://traxxas.com/forums/showthread...x%20shim%20mod.

[bentrocker]

Great vid, wanted to see how they went together.

[A468BU]

Maybe the steering bellcrank rubs against ejector pin tips ? But cartwheels are probably the cause.

No they don't touch, Close though

[MAYHEM6969]

As far as the suspension pins go I went to the hardware store bought 8 galvanized nails installed them screwed then down trimmed them up bash really hard today and no bending or breaking so we will see!

[petraeus]

Regarding the FLM Hybrid Bulks..

For those of you who have decided to use the output shaft adapters, that is, to be capable of using the stock drive shafts, FLM is in the process of manufacturing new output shafts adapters since the included adapters are too short.. For those of you using CVD's, you're not effected..

I mailed FLM to ask about this issue. This is what they replied.

"We are in process of getting the new diff shafts done now. So anything that has shipped up until now has the shorter shafts in it. However anyone needing the longer shafts will have them shipped at no cost."

Since the Hybrid Bulks are in backorder at my LHS, who's awaiting a new batch from FLM, hopefully I will get the new ones.

[A468BU]

I mailed FLM to ask about this issue. This is what they replied.

"We are in process of getting the new diff shafts done now. So anything that has shipped up until now has the shorter shafts in it. However anyone needing the longer shafts will have them shipped at no cost."

Since the Hybrid Bulks are in backorder at my LHS, who's awaiting a new batch from FLM, hopefully I will get the new ones.

What shafts are they talking about?

[MAYHEM6969]

What shafts are they talking about?

When you say drive shafts i think the ones that run from the transmission to the diff and when you say cvd they are the ones that run from the diff to tire I think what he meant to say was the stubs that come with the diffs so you can use your cvds a longer shaft for the outdrives wont help you at all!