Clutch bell problems

[THE PIPER]

So I went out and bought the HPI racing clutch bell (vented) and got rid of the RR. Now when I replaced the RR bell to HPI I put everthing back the Z694 washer, then B021 ball bearing, 17t clutch bell another ball bearing B021, the metal bushing 86171,and the head screw. Once I tighted it up the bell was so tight it didn't move at all. I backed the screw back half a turn it was ok but it seemed the screw was out to far. Should I be ok if I put the lock tight on it or should the screw be tight. Cheers!!:cheers:

 

[Larsenracing]

No you will not be ok just using loctite as it will still become loose. Try taking out the washer on the inside.

 

[THE PIPER]

I'm going to do it right now.

 

[Larsenracing]

let us know back. You next alternative is to either file off some of the metal spacer or buy a shim kit.

 

[THE PIPER]

well I took off the washer and I could tighten up the screw but I have play in the bell I remember it being tight and no play is that right?

 

[Larsenracing]

It can have some play this wont hurt anything but you don't want to much. You can buy shim kits which have different thickness of shims which you may find one that will tighten it up but like said a little play will never hurt.

 

[X25]

It can have some play this wont hurt anything but you don't want to much. You can buy shim kits which have different thickness of shims which you may find one that will tighten it up but like said a little play will never hurt.

i agree a little play is ok if their is to much then you will need the shim kit

 

[THE PIPER]

I'm thinking shims are the way to go. I guess home depot?

 

[super nub i drive traxxas]

i had the same problem
I'm pretty sure i got a round object that would fit over the crankshaft and taped on the flywheel to push it on a littl more
then the clutch bell sat fine

 

[Larsenracing]

This is a very nice shim kit http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXNXK4&P=7 . It also includes some very nice Pieces for the washer on the end of the crank. Here is a picture of it on one of my old engines.

 

[ntenc1]

You can also use a piece of fuel tube to take the space up. Or buy the Ofna shim kit.

 

[k0m0d067]

I actually used the center sleeve/race of a collapsed clutch bell bearing...worked like a charm...

 

[oregonmud]

I have done that too kOmOdO. LOL

 

[THE PIPER]

Hey guys the shims worked I went to my local Hobby and got the kit and all is good thanks again Cheers!!:cheers: