Team Associated RC10 vintage A stamp

[Ritz413]

Getting started on going through this mechanically. A lot of it is just cleaning. First thing that needs attention is the motor. I had something binding on the driveline. This is it.
Gonna have to open it up and see if I can track down some new bearings. Brushes are still good. I'll get it cleaned up and take a look at the windings etc while I'm inside. Hopefully this can be saved. I am optimistic at this time. ROAR 91 stamped, Precision Motor Works Madman's Nitro Express 540.

Solder joints need to be redone, and will likely change the motor wires for new while I'm at it.

 

[Ritz413]

Motor disassembled for repair. End bell held in with screws, and then crimped. I assume to be roar comp legal preventing tampering. Just bushings, no bearings. That will be taken care of. The retainers that keep the magnet in position, 1 definitely has issues. Lots of dirt built up inside which can be cleaned up easy enough. So far I remain optimistic on being able to revive this vintage motor. Windings look in fine shape with no need to redo anything.

Fancy slotted performance brushes still in good shape as well!!.

 

[Ritz413]

Magnet retainer reshaped.

Bearings installed

Beautiful new solder joints and new wires

Look at it go!!

The screws on the end bell only hold down the contact plates. The crimping holds the can on, and looks like I was able to get all back together without issue.

 

[CertifiedMike]

Nice work! It cleaned uo nice. I bet those bearings make a big difference too.

 

[Ritz413]

Nice work! It cleaned uo nice. I bet those bearings make a big difference too.

Thanks! There was so much dirt etc inside the motor was all but locked up. I'm sure they make a difference but not a fair comparison ...anything would have been better than how it was

 

[Ritz413]

With the motor repaired I got a futaba magnum Jr. Headed my way to preserve all the rest of the vintage electronics inside. Next to open the gearbox and see what needs attention inside. Feels good, but will need at least some new lube.

 

[CertifiedMike]

With the motor repaired I got a futaba magnum Jr. Headed my way to preserve all the rest of the vintage electronics inside. Next to open the gearbox and see what needs attention inside. Feels good, but will need at least some new lube.

I have my Magnum Jr from way back. I don't think I could sell it. Its a great radio!
I was using an old Kyosho Tx and noticed range issues pretty quickly. I forgot about the challenges these radios have.
Awesome retro-build!!!

 

[Ritz413]

I have my Magnum Jr from way back. I don't think I could sell it. Its a great radio!
I was using an old Kyosho Tx and noticed range issues pretty quickly. I forgot about the challenges these radios have.
Awesome retro-build!!!

Rx, esc, and servo are all futaba old skool in the car. Seemed like the right thing to do!

 

[Ritz413]

Gearbox stuff today

 

[Ritz413]

A little dusty, but otherwise in really nice shape!!!

 

[CertifiedMike]

A little dusty, but otherwise in really nice shape!!!View attachment 270166

This might be a newer version than mine.
Your's had fancy lights and buttons!

I am looking forward to a full report!

 

[Ritz413]

This might be a newer version than mine.
Your's had fancy lights and buttons!

I am looking forward to a full report!

I still need a set of matching magic crystals.

 

[CertifiedMike]

27, 75, 1.21 gigawatts???

 

[Ritz413]

75

 

[CertifiedMike]

I have some. Not sure what or which combos. I'll go look.

I think they aren't too hard to find anyways tho.

 

[WickedFog]

A little dusty, but otherwise in really nice shape!!!View attachment 270166

I think I have a heavily modified version of that same radio somewhere. The steering shaft broke so I remade it out if aluminum. It's bulletproof now

 

[Ritz413]

I think I have a heavily modified version of that same radio somewhere. The steering shaft broke so I remade it out if aluminum. It's bulletproof now

Hopefully I don't have have to reach out for how to make my own. Everything on mine feels great so far

 

[WickedFog]

Hopefully I don't have have to reach out for how to make my own. Everything on mine feels great so far

It was a bit of a pain if I remember. Been years ago when I did it. But that plastic shaft has a tab on it that is easily broken.

 

[CertifiedMike]

I do not have any extra sets of 75 xtals. A couple 27 and a bunch of 75 rx only.

 

[Ritz413]

I do not have any extra sets of 75 xtals. A couple 27 and a bunch of 75 rx only.

I appreciate the effort. Good looking out. Thank you