juicedcoupe wrote: ↑Tue Feb 23, 2021 8:02 pm
Jconcepts and JC Racing both offer wheels that fit modern 2.2 tires.
Being UK based, JC Racing may be easier for you.
A little heat on the screws may help get them out. A large tip soldering iron would probably work well.
Thanks for the JC Racing heads up - dropped them an email and am getting a lovely set of black 5 spokes with Schumacher mini pins and foams.
Continued my strip down today. Probably should have paid more attention to the exact screws I was removing... but I'll worry about that later!
I'd forgotten that I'd bought a Reedy Platinum back when I got this many years ago. Its been scratched up a bit and has now rusted a bit, but courtesy of Youtube... I worked out how to take it apart. It turned out good! Very little wear internally. I never raced this buggy - the odd garden and driveway bash only.
Yuk:
Not too bad inside mind you.... brushes are like new really. Bit of scarring on the armature from the damp. should be ok...
Love the hand etched markings
I had a couple of "Garryflex" engineers abrasive blocks, so set to work cleaning up that can. Delighted with the result:
So - thats decided. I'm keeping the old brushed modded motor and ESC. I'll keep it "vintage" for now.
Stripped the rear end. I'm going to paint the aluminium satin black to get rid of those battle scars. I bagged each side up in an attempt to contain the bits better. Opened a rear shock - it was almost dry! I'll have to sort that out in due course.
I'll split the diff/gearbox separately later but I'd assume its dirty and dry in there. Its a bit stiff feeling... gritty. Am I ok to just clean up that slipper clutch spring? I was gonna use automotive brake cleaner spray. Is that ok??.... or better binned and replaced?
Finally.... lipos. I want to try to run the original ESC. Anyone able to advise a brand/spec of lipo pack that would be ok? I have to confess I know NOTHING about these notations.. 20c etc.. I know about 2S 3S for the # of cells... so am happy to take advice on what will 1. Fit the OE battery position and 2. Give good power and run times without blowing up that ESC!
Thanks!
