How do I attach a ClutchBell to a Clutch ?

[MrPink]

i have a hyper21 4port . and a Werks Racing adj.clutch . I installed the clutch to the engine . But how do attach the clutch bell to that ? I just have the clutchbell , no screws or washers . what do I need ?

[Darren]

best bet is to goto RaceTech and let them show you, as they will also have the necessary items.

Most clutch bells will take several bearings, or one needle bearing althought I doubt it. A screw and a couple washers of different sizes to ride on different parts. But It really takes having the peices in the hands of someone to show you want you need as there are small differences in many of the setups that require different little peices.

depeneding on how many bearings it takes you'll probably spend about 20bux USD to get your clutch bell on assuming you have none of the necessary items. You may have them peices but just not realize it.

[MrPink]

Yeah I guess I come down to racetech . this is getting expensive . It is going to cost me just as much to get a used buggy running as it would to buy a begginer rtr . Oh well , what ever I have to do I guess . Thanks .

[Korska]

I don't know what kind of clutch set up you have but if your clutch is complete all you need is two 5x10 bearings( one on the inside of the clutch bell and one on the out) and maybe a washer or two, But I would suggest going to see Roger at Racetech if you have never done if before. He will show you how it's done properly the first time.

[MrPink]

ok i am stopping by tomorow .

[MrPink]

I got what I needed thanks roger . Another question , when I am mounting the engine , how do I know if I have the corect gear mesh ? it does not look too adjustable since I can only mount it where it allows me to put the screws . When I roll the buggy there is a slight metal on metal sound . Is that ok ? I know that when you mount motors ( electric ) you should put a piece of paper between the gears for the clearance . But what about nitro ? Thanks .

[Darren]

gear mesh is critcal to long lasting gears.

A metallic sound is normaly for many gears, assumeing you have a metal spur gear, the big one against the clutch bell.

Usually the engine mounts into slots that are in the chassis allowing the engine to shift forward or backward giving you your gear mesh adjustment.

Basically you are looking for no binding between the gears. But that when you hold one gear with one hand still, the other gear is also locked solid.

Another way to test this is to take a small slip of paper about the same width as the gear teeth. This should be thin paper, I often use post-it paper since i have tons of post-its around. The paper should go through the gears with out much trouble. When you back the paper out it should of the indentation of the teeth from the gears.

Other people have slightly different methods but they all acheive the same result. You might try to hook up with a local guy to have someone double check after you do it that it's correct. It's easy and fast to adjust but can make the difference in how well it performs and how long the gears last.

Then you guys can bash together.

[MrPink]

hey thanks for the info . I am pretty sure i have it correct . I have a metal spur gear so the noise must be normal . it does not bind . When i rolled the car without the engine installed and then when I rolled it with it installed , it rolled the same . I had it out today and ran it for about 5 mins and it was all good . Now all I have to do is adjust the linkage on the throtle servo . it seems that when it should be idleing the throttle is half open . but if i fix that part , then the brakes won't engage because there in no movement in the servo . I get it eventually .