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Savage Central Site upgrades.

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by Squid » Sat May 28, 2016 10:45 am » in Announcements

Oarie has been burning the midnight oil getting an update done to the site. We apparently lost a few posts including the one announcing the updates...

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Beefing up the 3Speed

Last post by badboy « Wed Dec 24, 2014 9:22 pm
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by SV250 » Sun May 02, 2010 8:40 pm

Well I got tired of seeing shredded 3spds, but also want the top end that the 3spd has to offer so I thought up a way to combine the 3spd rotationals...

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Wed Dec 24, 2014 9:22 pm
Adding a tech tip

Last post by oarie « Sun Mar 09, 2003 2:59 pm

by oarie » Sun Mar 09, 2003 2:59 pm

If you have a tech tip that you would like added to the Savage-Central tech tips forum, click on the Submit News link from the sites Main Menu....

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Last post by oarie
Sun Mar 09, 2003 2:59 pm
Savage 3 spd transmission teardown / second gear adjustment

Last post by SLAYERDUDE « Sat Mar 24, 2012 11:36 pm

by SLAYERDUDE » Sat Mar 24, 2012 11:36 pm

The XL transmission is fairly simple to work on.
In this first installment I will go thru the basic disassembly for your average repair.
I roached my...

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Last post by SLAYERDUDE
Sat Mar 24, 2012 11:36 pm
Uni Flow

Last post by Squid « Sat Mar 24, 2012 9:23 pm

by Squid » Sat Mar 24, 2012 9:23 pm

Uni FLow mod

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Last post by Squid
Sat Mar 24, 2012 9:23 pm
Diff shimming Walkthru with pics and step by step.

Last post by SLAYERDUDE « Mon Jan 16, 2012 1:37 am

by SLAYERDUDE » Mon Jan 16, 2012 1:37 am

This is how I shimmed out my Savage XL diffs, but it should be very similar for any Savage.
This should also work on just about any other diff, there...

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Last post by SLAYERDUDE
Mon Jan 16, 2012 1:37 am
Steering MOD

Last post by SV250 « Mon Oct 10, 2011 5:00 pm
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by LLkoolskillet » Mon Oct 10, 2011 4:31 pm

So over the weekend I torn one of my XLs down and performed some much need maintance. While i had the steering apart i was looking to free up how it...

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Last post by SV250
Mon Oct 10, 2011 5:00 pm
How to put a Dynamite Spinstart/Pullstart Combo on LRP .30

Last post by SV250 « Sat May 07, 2011 7:46 pm
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by robsmith_420 » Thu May 05, 2011 2:29 pm

Hey Guys I Just thought I would show how you can put a Dynamite spinstart/pullstart combo off of a dynamite .28.

Parts Needed:

Dynamite...

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Last post by SV250
Sat May 07, 2011 7:46 pm
fix a pullstart by Nitromite

Last post by Squid « Tue Mar 23, 2010 7:20 pm
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by NITROMITE » Tue Mar 23, 2010 10:56 am

the most comon problem is the end of the coil spring breaks

throw away broak peice

Remove the coil spring

Now make a bend in the...

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Last post by Squid
Tue Mar 23, 2010 7:20 pm
Installing the Ofna tank

Last post by SV250 « Mon Mar 15, 2010 11:26 pm
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by SV250 » Mon Mar 15, 2010 8:15 pm

Ok, since the old threads pics dont work heres an abriviated version.

1. Use your stock mounts but mount them both on the outside of the tvp.

2....

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Last post by SV250
Mon Mar 15, 2010 11:26 pm
polishing aluminum 101

Last post by SV250 « Sat Aug 02, 2008 12:59 pm

by SV250 » Sat Aug 02, 2008 12:59 pm

I've seen a few attempts to polish and have answered a few questions lately so heres a tutorial.

First strip the anno with either crystalized drano...

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Last post by SV250
Sat Aug 02, 2008 12:59 pm
Cluch shimming

Last post by Profyrfyter « Sun Sep 09, 2007 8:42 pm

by Profyrfyter » Sun Sep 09, 2007 8:42 pm

This is an article I came across in the Sept '07 issue of RC Driver. I followed the article and it was very helpful.

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Last post by Profyrfyter
Sun Sep 09, 2007 8:42 pm
3 Speed Manual

Last post by Gonzo Savage « Wed May 02, 2007 8:41 pm

by Gonzo Savage » Wed May 02, 2007 8:41 pm

I took the HPI 3 speed manual copied the text and uploaded the pics to Imageshack. The only thing missing is truck dissassembly.

Factory Settings...

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Last post by Gonzo Savage
Wed May 02, 2007 8:41 pm
How to - lengthen your pullstart

Last post by sfgascott « Sun Jan 07, 2007 1:26 pm

by sfgascott » Sun Jan 07, 2007 1:26 pm

Sometimes when you get a new engine and install it on your truck, you may find that the supplied pullstart is way too short, making it difficult to...

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Last post by sfgascott
Sun Jan 07, 2007 1:26 pm
LRP/Mach/SH Roto-start instructions

Last post by Bags4266 « Tue Nov 14, 2006 9:33 am
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by tbill » Fri Dec 19, 2003 7:53 pm
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for those of you that have purchased a dynamite mach .26, may have noticed the back plate is gigantic. as such, it kind of limits what gearing...
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Last post by Bags4266
Tue Nov 14, 2006 9:33 am
Upgrading to the Savage X Radio box on pre-X Savages

Last post by oarie « Tue Oct 10, 2006 11:17 pm

by oarie » Tue Oct 10, 2006 11:17 pm

This isn't really a How-To type of a tech tip, it's just a little info to help prevent a potential headache and/or delay in upgrading your pre-X...

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Last post by oarie
Tue Oct 10, 2006 11:17 pm
HOW TO "my throttle mod"

Last post by cabbie « Tue Sep 12, 2006 3:49 am

by cabbie » Tue Sep 12, 2006 3:49 am

I'v been asked to post this. there are no right and wrong ways to do this mod, this is just how i like to do it, i'm using a hitech servo with a long...

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Last post by cabbie
Tue Sep 12, 2006 3:49 am
"HOW TO" set spur gear with paper

Last post by Owl1960 « Sun Apr 23, 2006 9:09 pm
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by cabbie » Wed Jan 18, 2006 10:05 am

thought i'd do a how to for the newbies on setting the spur mesh with paper

1: cut a strip of paper and fold in half

2: with the engine...

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Last post by Owl1960
Sun Apr 23, 2006 9:09 pm
How to assemble Maximizer Beadlocks

Last post by USRFobiwan « Sun Apr 23, 2006 1:59 am

by USRFobiwan » Sun Apr 23, 2006 1:59 am

This tutorial is about the Beadlocks. This tutorial wil show you how to assemble the Maximimzer Beadlock system with you tires. First make sure you...

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Last post by USRFobiwan
Sun Apr 23, 2006 1:59 am
How to make Bodyclip Handles

Last post by aphexdk « Sun Apr 09, 2006 4:40 pm

by aphexdk » Sun Apr 09, 2006 4:40 pm

Ah bugger, I just went ahead and made some step-by-step pictures of this. I might as well post it anyway :)

And yes, I know my nails are...

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Last post by aphexdk
Sun Apr 09, 2006 4:40 pm
Make a charge jack "dongle"

Last post by sfgascott « Sat Apr 08, 2006 10:06 am

by sfgascott » Sat Apr 08, 2006 10:06 am

I thought I would share a neat way to make a charge jack dongle that is easy to use and simple to make. This is just another alternative for a charge...

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Last post by sfgascott
Sat Apr 08, 2006 10:06 am
How To: Shim A Differential

Last post by sfgascott « Thu Mar 30, 2006 7:12 pm
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by sicj » Wed Mar 29, 2006 11:24 pm

How-To: Shim A Differential

Why do I need to shim the differential?

The Differential Housing cannot support the diff tight enough to keep the...

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Last post by sfgascott
Thu Mar 30, 2006 7:12 pm
Seal Your Engine!

Last post by sfgascott « Sun Mar 19, 2006 4:32 pm

by sfgascott » Sun Mar 19, 2006 4:32 pm

Today I will take you step-by-step through the process of sealing your engine. Whether your engine is brand new, or you have been running it for a...

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Last post by sfgascott
Sun Mar 19, 2006 4:32 pm
SAVAGE Break In, Tuning, Build and General Tips

Last post by bestkiter « Sat Feb 04, 2006 4:30 pm
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by HIRISK » Wed Oct 15, 2003 7:38 am
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Thanks must go to all the guys who have already posted Tech Tips and Guides on this forum as without those, I could not have done most of what you...
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Last post by bestkiter
Sat Feb 04, 2006 4:30 pm
New Throttle servo rod set up

Last post by sfgascott « Sun Jan 29, 2006 10:39 pm
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by CRSMP5 » Thu Jun 12, 2003 8:29 pm

Well after being fed up with how porly the throttel servo set up works and after buying a buggy came up with the parts to use to build a buggy style...

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Last post by sfgascott
Sun Jan 29, 2006 10:39 pm
How to install a charge jack (W/Pictures)

Last post by sfgascott « Mon Sep 19, 2005 10:43 pm

by sfgascott » Mon Sep 19, 2005 10:43 pm

Origionally posted by Stew:

Well I am working on puting together my third savage and I have never done demonstration as to how I install a...

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Last post by sfgascott
Mon Sep 19, 2005 10:43 pm
Setting up your linkage

Last post by sfgascott « Mon Sep 19, 2005 2:29 pm

by sfgascott » Mon Sep 19, 2005 2:29 pm

Ok, whether you are installing a new engine, changing the gear ratio (clutch bell and spur gear), updating your linkage to an OFNA style, or...

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Last post by sfgascott
Mon Sep 19, 2005 2:29 pm
How to install eNVy dual brakes..

Last post by Squid « Sat Apr 09, 2005 9:48 pm
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by CRSMP5 » Sat Nov 15, 2003 10:11 pm

the HB brake hex , Preferred IF a aluminum hex is to be used read this

the Kevlar brake kit

also Aramid kit

1st thing to do is install...

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Last post by Squid
Sat Apr 09, 2005 9:48 pm
Fixing Broken hyper 8 port Pullstart tip

Last post by DSavage « Thu Feb 03, 2005 7:52 pm
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by laditude » Mon Jan 19, 2004 11:24 am

After several attempts at getting smashed in the face trying to rebuild my Hyper 8 pullstart I made a simple jig to make winding the spring easier. I...

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Last post by DSavage
Thu Feb 03, 2005 7:52 pm
Internal shock limiters

Last post by CRSMP5 « Wed Jan 05, 2005 9:31 pm

by CRSMP5 » Wed Jan 05, 2005 9:31 pm

Thanks goes out to MCHSavage for his time and effort in this thread

I've never seen a how 2 of this b4 so sorry if I repeating some1 else......

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Last post by CRSMP5
Wed Jan 05, 2005 9:31 pm
MP Servo Saver Set Up (steering)

Last post by CRSMP5 « Sat Oct 09, 2004 7:42 am
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by CRSMP5 » Wed Jun 18, 2003 8:04 pm

There are 2 reasons i went for this set up. The first is it can be adjusted for torque losses thru the servo saver vs the Kimbrough#124 that can not...

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Last post by CRSMP5
Sat Oct 09, 2004 7:42 am
how to fit roto start to a picco/orion 26 engines

Last post by CRSMP5 « Sat Aug 21, 2004 1:21 pm
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by redline927 » Sat Aug 21, 2004 11:10 am

HERE we go...

first things first, you will need a rotostart obviously.

you will also need a wheel hex for 1/10 scale cars in order to fill in...

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Last post by CRSMP5
Sat Aug 21, 2004 1:21 pm
Battery Relocation Mod

Last post by sicj « Wed Jul 14, 2004 11:08 pm

by sicj » Wed Jul 14, 2004 11:08 pm

We all know and have experienced the poorly designed Savage radio box and how little room there is when reverse is installed. Sure you can take your...

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Last post by sicj
Wed Jul 14, 2004 11:08 pm
Integy 40 count springs for $30

Last post by CRSMP5 « Tue Mar 16, 2004 10:17 am
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by Matt » Thu Sep 18, 2003 3:20 pm

alll five spring sets for a total of 40 springs for only $30american. go to www.integy.com

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Last post by CRSMP5
Tue Mar 16, 2004 10:17 am
Shock Protector Sleeve installation in 5 minutes or less

Last post by Savaged « Fri Jan 23, 2004 1:36 am
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by Savaged » Wed Jun 04, 2003 11:31 pm

Installing Shock Protector Sleeves can be a daunting task for some. It is considered such a pain in the behind that many choose not to use them at...

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Last post by Savaged
Fri Jan 23, 2004 1:36 am
911 Clutch Bell Screw Broke Off In Crankshaft 911

Last post by Nomercy « Fri Dec 05, 2003 5:13 pm
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by iCow » Sat Nov 22, 2003 4:01 pm
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Ok this is just about the final straw. i got my new HPI 3 shoe clutch shoes to pop on my eNVy flywheel. I found the two of the eNVy springs has...
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Last post by Nomercy
Fri Dec 05, 2003 5:13 pm
Adding a better antenna

Last post by BDSax « Mon Sep 22, 2003 9:16 pm

by BDSax » Mon Sep 22, 2003 9:16 pm

i decided i needed a better antenna. i saw the Bru-line at my LHS

tower has them

awesome deal for like $4.

all you need is a 1/4-28 fine...

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Last post by BDSax
Mon Sep 22, 2003 9:16 pm
De-anodizing "How To"

Last post by sfgascott « Sat Aug 16, 2003 12:05 pm

by sfgascott » Sat Aug 16, 2003 12:05 pm

In an effort to remove all of the purple from my Savage, I have been de-anodizing all of my aluminum parts. I know, I know, purple makes your truck...

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Last post by sfgascott
Sat Aug 16, 2003 12:05 pm
Installing HPI's aluminum drive gear

Last post by Savaged « Wed Jul 02, 2003 1:23 am
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by Savaged » Tue Jul 01, 2003 9:15 pm

I just received a pair of HPI's lightened aluminum drive gears from the SC store (thanks O for the fast shipment) and took my spare transmission...

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Last post by Savaged
Wed Jul 02, 2003 1:23 am
Transmission Basics 101 - w/ second gear mod

Last post by Savaged « Sun Jun 29, 2003 1:12 pm
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by Savaged » Mon Jun 16, 2003 9:10 pm

With the explosion of newly or soon to be released Monster Big Block engines ( or even MoldyMarvins custom fabricated dual big block axle twister 8O...

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Last post by Savaged
Sun Jun 29, 2003 1:12 pm
Bulletproofing your Diffs

Last post by oarie « Fri Jun 13, 2003 9:00 pm

by oarie » Fri Jun 13, 2003 9:00 pm

We

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Last post by oarie
Fri Jun 13, 2003 9:00 pm
Team Associated Hex Eliminator AlloyWheels- Mod 2 fit Savage

Last post by Wotok « Fri Jun 13, 2003 11:05 am
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by Savaged » Sat May 31, 2003 5:02 pm

Not having much luck with Nylon/Plastic wheels as far as stripping out the

hex (Except my RPM Titan's which have held up exceptionally well)- I...

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Last post by Wotok
Fri Jun 13, 2003 11:05 am
touring car shock spacers

Last post by CRSMP5 « Thu Jun 12, 2003 2:19 pm
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by CRSMP5 » Tue Jun 03, 2003 12:20 pm

due to the rise in how to get high ride height, ive been testing this design for a good 3 months... so ill share..

back to front... weak touring...

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Last post by CRSMP5
Thu Jun 12, 2003 2:19 pm
OFNA 3-Shoe Clutch Kit (Part #: 10266) Modifications

Last post by BDSax « Thu Jun 12, 2003 1:38 pm

by BDSax » Thu Jun 12, 2003 1:38 pm

very soon, and im very impatient. CRSMP5 will put this in the correct spot soon....

OFNA 3-Shoe Clutch Kit (Part #: 10266) Modifications:

Many...

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Last post by BDSax
Thu Jun 12, 2003 1:38 pm
2nd 3 shoe flywheel option

Last post by TexSavage « Wed May 14, 2003 7:53 am
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by CRSMP5 » Tue May 13, 2003 8:58 pm

I have been looking for the perfect three shoe flywheel for my Savage. I came across this Trinity low cg flywheel for the Reflex. It is the same...

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Last post by TexSavage
Wed May 14, 2003 7:53 am
HB shock article, read if you plan to purchase

Last post by CRSMP5 « Fri May 09, 2003 12:13 pm

by CRSMP5 » Fri May 09, 2003 12:13 pm

Jim,32_ford , and TexSavage problems and solutions to HB shock sets, also Including Jim's review of them, well final words.. id like to thank them...

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Last post by CRSMP5
Fri May 09, 2003 12:13 pm
carb return spring

Last post by polobear « Sat Apr 05, 2003 9:35 pm
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by CRSMP5 » Fri Apr 04, 2003 7:23 pm

Passign info on to you who may have not noticed it.. on my sav the other day when i was readjusting my needles for traxxas 20% fuel, i noticed i was...

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Last post by polobear
Sat Apr 05, 2003 9:35 pm
HOT BODIES CVDs & CLAMP-ON HEX HUBs

Last post by 32Ford « Sun Mar 30, 2003 12:59 am
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by 32Ford » Tue Mar 25, 2003 9:24 pm

I received my Hot Bodies Mega Travel CVDs a while back, but just recently had time to install them while doing a complete tear-down and cleaning....

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Last post by 32Ford
Sun Mar 30, 2003 12:59 am
Tool for bearings and flywheel

Last post by 32Ford « Sun Mar 30, 2003 12:31 am

by 32Ford » Sun Mar 30, 2003 12:31 am

Here's a cool tool you need to add to your support equipment. This puller is for removing battery terminals, but works great for removeing bearings...

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Last post by 32Ford
Sun Mar 30, 2003 12:31 am
Eratic Shifting

Last post by 32Ford « Sat Mar 29, 2003 11:39 pm

by 32Ford » Sat Mar 29, 2003 11:39 pm

My truck was shifting eraticaly and would sometimes slip. I tore the tranny down and found that the second gear clutch drum pin had sheared. The hole...

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Last post by 32Ford
Sat Mar 29, 2003 11:39 pm
How to Modify a Futaba J-Connector

Last post by 32Ford « Wed Mar 19, 2003 1:01 pm

by 32Ford » Wed Mar 19, 2003 1:01 pm

To make a futaba J-Connector fit in a JR or an airtronics receiver is easy and takes no time at all to do.

Tools needed: A pair of Small Snips and...

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Wed Mar 19, 2003 1:01 pm

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