5T/LT franken-build Help me out please...

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kenkamm said:
It’s a bummer when you need to order something just to see if it even fits. 🤣
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I have a 5t v1.0 and a Rovan and a 30dn. I usually strip and test fit the part off of the 5t and see if it fits then i can order what i need. Lol
 
Flh003 said:
I would think you just have to pay attention to what version clone is it. I have a rovan slt360. Its the buggy version. It is a v1 clone of the 5t/5b. The clutch carrier and fan shroud are for a v1 5t. I'm running a 34esp. I use the Vertigo vented clutch bell, vertigo pinion gears and fs clutch.
I cleaned out the grease in the diffs and switched to oil. It seemed to make the diffs a little smoother.
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Hey looking back at your pics, which diff mesh brace brace do you have installed to your bell housing? Is it a Modified rc or another brand? Thx!
 
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It looks slightly different then the one that comes in the kit. I went with the kits on mine. The brace bolts flat on clutch carrier.
 

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Flh003 said:
It looks slightly different then the one that comes in the kit. I went with the kits on mine. The brace bolts flat on clutch carrier.
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Thanks for that. I'll find out soon. I may have to make a custom brace considering I'm using a modified rc V1 diff mount and a Taylor bell housing. might reach out to Taylor and see if they have something that will work.
 
I just installed a du-bro quick disconnect throttle push rod in 4/40. love it! Had to drill out the throttle arm a bit as well as my servo arm
pivot/slide connector for the 4/40 rod. much more sturdy.
 

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Tripp said:
I just installed a du-bro quick disconnect throttle push rod in 4/40. love it! Had to drill out the throttle arm a bit as well as my servo arm
pivot/slide connector for the 4/40 rod. much more sturdy.
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I installed one of those too and it definitely makes it just a little bit easier when you remove the engine. I have not yet run mine though, I hope that little tiny ball and clevis can handle the vibration.
 
Flh003 said:
It looks slightly different then the one that comes in the kit. I went with the kits on mine. The brace bolts flat on clutch carrier.
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Here is what Taylor responded with in regards to the mesh brace:

Hello Tripp!
That is a good question, I think that no matter what with as many different pieces and brands as you are mixing anything you get will need some hand fitting and modification to work correctly. We have these for the 1.0:

https://taylorrc.co.uk/products/vertigo-losi-5t-5b-centre-diff-mesh-brace

https://taylorrc.co.uk/products/bonehead-carbon-losi-5ive-t-v1-mesh-brace

I am not sure which one will fit, if I was to take a guess I would probably try the Bonehead piece to make work.



best regards,
 
The Vertigo V1 brace I ordered is going to fit. It's going to require a shim on the diff mount to get the correct elevation to plain out correctly with the Taylor bell housing but everything lines up correctly.
 
To answer a few things:
-The stock Rovan LT center diff gears fit perfectly into the Taylor diff barrel.
-The stock Rovan LT spur gear mounts perfectly to the Taylor diff barrel
-Everything installed perfectly into the Modified RC diff mount using the supplied bearings and hardware.
-The Vertigo V1 mesh brace fits perfectly without modification between the Modified RC diff mount to the Taylor rc bell housing (no shimming needed)
and plenty of adjustment for pinion gear changes.
-I will need 2 slightly longer 4mm button head screws for the Vertigo brace install. They actually came with the brace :ROFLMAO:
-I might remove the unnecessary (top two) oval slots on the mesh brace. to clean it up a bit. They are not needed or used on the Taylor bell housing.

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Everything is back in. the diff and bell mount locked together really nice. was able to use a spare engine mesh spacer and it fit perfect.
 

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Dunc2504 said:
Great news !
Get out and give it a thrashing !.
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Oh I did after we crushed Canada yesterday morning! Gonna upload a vid link of the first runs. I was very impressed to say the least!

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So, obvoiusly I have the stock Rovan LT body on it for now. The body actually has a good profile imo but I really wish they didn't paint in the massive LT on the hood as well as the huge 4x4 on the lid. That's what kills it for me. I really want a clear body to paint! I have a new white 30DN cage and body that will go on once my graphics arrive. I wanted black but when I ordered it a month ago all the black bodies were sold out. There seems to be plenty now so I'm kinda regretting it.
 

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Looks great. What's your startup procedure for the Taylor 35? Taylor recommends you do only one pull on the choke to avoid flooding. Wondering how you've done it.
 
kenkamm said:
Looks great. What's your startup procedure for the Taylor 35? Taylor recommends you do only one pull on the choke to avoid flooding. Wondering how you've done it.
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For cold start I've been getting a small burp with choke on and 1-2 pulls. Then choke off and its no more than 3 to fire. After that even after cool down no choke needed with 1 to 4 pulls No flooding issues yet. I do not ever trim up throttle for start to avoid any flooding issues. I keep it set at idle with no problems so far.
 
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