Solid Diff

[Nobby Sideways]

So the previous owner hot glued the entire diff assy on my RC10 Team Car (stealth gearbox) into one solid lump. It's like having a solid gear drive. I'm guessing he lost the balls for the ball diff so just bodged it like this.

I've yet to drive it: Is this going to be miserable to drive? Should I get a replacement (I'm on a tight budget)? If so, what will I need? I'm guessing the list will be

1) LH outdrive
2) RH outdrive
3) Balls
4) Gear (the one with the cage for the ball bearings).

Is that everything? I'm struggling to find some bits in the UK, Wheelspin models have been good so far.

Thanks for your help.

[Bottom Feeder]

All the parts are listed in the manuals as the diff is assembled. What you want is at the end of manual A and the beginning of manual B. Manual C is there just to make it a complete set.

https://www.teamassociated.com/pdf/cars_and_trucks/RC10/Original/teamcar_manuala.pdf
https://www.teamassociated.com/pdf/cars_and_trucks/RC10/Original/teamcar_manualb.pdf
https://www.teamassociated.com/pdf/cars_and_trucks/RC10/Original/teamcar_manualc.pdf

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On a related gripe, I really wish Associated would fix their links. The Team Car manuals are under the original kit page, and vice versa. My email to them went unanswered. Oh well.

[Nobby Sideways]

Thank you, much appreciated. I might be able to dissolve this glue off with something then I guess I might only need the balls.

[jwscab]

If it is hot glue, it is easy to remove. You can soften with a hairdryer or some other source of heat.

[Nobby Sideways]

If it is hot glue, it is easy to remove. You can soften with a hairdryer or some other source of heat.

I'm guessing thats what it is, its some sort of black thick gunk. Might try Petrol (gasoline)

[Stumpy]

If you think that its hot glue, I'd try putting it in some boiling water..

Even if they used some other glue like Araldite, the boiling water may still break down the bond..

[Nobby Sideways]

If you think that its hot glue, I'd try putting it in some boiling water..

Even if they used some other glue like Araldite, the boiling water may still break down the bond..

Good call. I'll give it a go.

On another tack, would it be driveable if I left it as it is? Would it just be an oversteer/understeer monster?

[jwscab]

depends on traction and horsepower definitely more of a straight line kinda setup.

black thick gunk sounds like possibly silicone. boiling is a good idea though, if it's ends up with bearings internally, be sure to soak them down in a light machine oil after the boil. I'd replace the rings, balls, thrust bearing, and diff gear. the outdrives are probably fine if you can get them apart.

[yellowdatsun]

Your list was complete, minus the drive rings.

[Nobby Sideways]

Your list was complete, minus the drive rings.

Ok thank you.

[JK Racing]

Your list was complete, minus the drive rings.

and thrust bearing/bolt assembly, this may or may not come with the diff spring that is also needed

[Joey48442]

I had a full scale jeep with a welded diff. Massive, massive under steer anywhere on the street. I imagine driving at speed on a dirt road it would lead to a bit more over steer if I were to have the horsepower to turn the tires, which it did not.