Redcat Racing Rampage XB Questions

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If you take the gear cover off and don't see pins sticking through the centre of the gears you have square drive.

Someone said the new DRs have pin drive.
 
Thought I would update where I am at with my buggy.

Had a great day out bashing with my buddys 1/5 brushless buggy.

Unfortunately I had an exhaust bolt break off inside the head. I tried to extract it but it would not budge being locked in with Loctite Red. Even heating the crap out of it with a blow torch.

I ended up cracking the head :/

I decided since I had the motor out, and since its basically winter here in Michigan, I would clean the crap out of her and get a few upgrades ordered.

Here she is after bashing at my buddies.

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After I pulled the motor

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The damage :(

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I have on the way:

- New head and piston ring with all new gaskets

- Blue Aluminum Gear Plate with Oversized Bearings

- Outerwears Crankcase and Pull-Start covers

- Jetpro Pipe

- SnappyRC Breather Kit

Thats it for now
 
I had the same experience... total PITA..... I went so far as to install the brass fittings, which made it even more of a PITA. I got it to work, but dang.... I haven't had an issue since though. It does want to burp a bit when you are pressurizing your fuel lines though. Just a warning.
 
Got my Outerwears crankcase cover on. I used a rubber band to pull it up tight as it was rubbing on the drive shaft. I wonder how the rubber band will hold up to the heat.

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I have the belt drive and it's great.

Much quieter - less power loss and no broken gears.

I would imagine you could get belts at the local machine shop or from the online seller.
 
amstel78 you can buy from eBay it call 285 strong belt or 285 timing belt it has 95 teeth is around $6 free shipping came from China
 
crankestein said:
AVIDRCWhen its time to get spare and or upgrade your bearings.

This thread is something I was looking for and answers many of my questions which most noobs into 1/5 scale come up with.

In fact this thread shall be a sticky, definitely added to my favs.

I am curious; How much did the cylinder head run you?

How is the serpentine belt holding on since its installation?
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Thanks buddy. Like Phill said the belt is great.

I got the head for $68 shipped. Only place i could find it in stock was Amazon.

Belt is holding up great. Still on the original. I do have 3 backups I purchased as well. They can be purchased here:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/151606560952?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
 
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