Associated Electrics 80947, Manual

Page 1: ...AssociatedElectrics com 80947 RC8T4 Team Kit 80948 RC8T4e Team Kit 80947 RC8T4 Team Kit 80948 RC8T4e Team Kit 1 8 Scale Nitro Electric 4WD Off Road Competition Truggy Kit Manual ...

Page 2: ...chassis hole mounting locations and an optional turnbuckle ball for flex in more degrees of freedom New rear hub features symmetrical left and right common design with axle height inserts for adjustable roll center tuning options Front and rear center dogbone driveshafts for improved drivetrain efficiency and durability 2 steering block arms V3 differentials with 46T ring and 10T pinion gears for ...

Page 3: ...crews M3 Nut 91477 M3 Alum Locknut Blue 31550 M3 Locknut Black 25215 M3 Locknut w Flange 25612 FT 3mm Locknuts Blue 25392 FT M4 Locknut Blue 31551 M4 Locknut Serrated 91738 Nuts lock plain 5x8x2 5mm 8680 5x10x4mm 91560 6x10mm 31404 6x13x5mm flanged 91559 8x16x5mm 91564 8x16x5mm flanged 91565 Ball Bearings 2 5x6mm 31520 2 5x8mm 31521 2 5x18mm 81259 3x6mm 31531 3x8mm 31532 3x10mm 25211 3x12mm 89202 ...

Page 4: ...s 13 1 13 2 31 32 Wheels Tires Body Misc 33 Droop Settings 30 Back Cover Notes There is a 1 1 hardware foldout page in the front of the manual To check the size of a part line up your hardare with the correct drawing until you find the exact size Each part in the foldout has a number assigned to it for ordering replacement parts This symbol indicates a special note or instruction in the manual Thi...

Page 5: ...ar 20T HTC 81012 17mm Outdrive Rear Diff 81008 15mm Outdrive Front Diff 81380 Diff Planet Gear 10T HTC 81380 Diff Crosspin 81381 Diff Shim 3 6x12x0 12mm 81381 Diff Shim 6x8x0 20mm 81381 Diff Shim 6x8x0 20mm 91564 8x16x5 Bearing 91564 8x16x5 Bearing 81379 Diff Case 81014 Diff Ring Gear 46T 81385 Outdrive O Ring 5 8x1 9mm 81385 Outdrive O Ring 5 8x1 9mm x4 x4 x2 81380 Diff Sun Gear 20T HTC 81384 Dif...

Page 6: ...Diff Shim 3 6x12x0 12mm x4 x4 x2 6588 black grease 6588 black grease Align pin with groove in sun gear 81380 Pin 2 5x12mm 81008 15mm Outdrive Center Diff 81008 15mm Outdrive Center Diff 81381 Diff Shim 6x8x0 20mm 81381 Diff Shim 6x8x0 20mm 91564 8x16x5 Bearing 91564 8x16x5 Bearing 81379 Diff Case 81385 Outdrive O Ring 5 8x1 9mm 81385 Outdrive O Ring 5 8x1 9mm 81386 Metal Spur Gear 46T Nitro shown ...

Page 7: ...fore installation 6588 black grease 81380 Pin 2 5x12mm Diff Fluid Center Diff Fluid 15 000cst 5447 Shocks Build Bag 2 1 Step 1 81186 Shock O Ring 81185 O Ring Hat Bushing 81188 Shock Body Seal Retainer 81200 Shock Piston 8x1 2 tapered Front and Rear x2 81608 TiN Shock Shaft 3 5x35 5mm Front 81185 O Ring Spacer 81160 Shock Body 30 5mm Front 81161 Shock Body 39 5mm Rear 81185 Shock Body O Ring 81611...

Page 8: ...512 Shock Rod End 0 Front Rear 81452 RC8B3 2 Shock Cap 81512 Shock Cap Insert 91492 2x4mm BHCS 91492 Gasket Racer s Tip Use green slime 1105 to lube the o rings before installation 81453 Bladder Stiff 81452 RC8B3 2 Shock Cap 81512 Shock Cap Insert Compress shock shaft fully Let shock fluid bleed from cap then tighten cap For more rebound do not compress shock shaft as far before tightening the sho...

Page 9: ... 25 40mm Turnbuckle 81521 Steering Link Rod End Short 81521 Steering Link Rod End Short Curved x2 81562 Turnbuckle Ball Shouldered Set aside until page 15 Note the direction of turnbuckle ball 81521 Rod End 4mm Offset 81521 Rod End 4mm 81320 4x85mm Turnbuckle 62 00mm Left Turnbuckle Right Turnbuckle Set aside until page 19 56 00mm 81562 Turnbuckle Ball 81521 Rod End 5mm Offset 81521 Rod End 5mm 81...

Page 10: ...g Bellcrank 81516 Steering Bellcrank x2 x4 Racer s Tip Use black grease 6588 to lube the bellcrank halves before installation 89202 3x12mm BHCS 81562 Steering Link Pivot Ball 6588 black grease 1596 thread lock 1596 thread lock 81091 Steering Post 81262 4x10mm FHCS x2 x2 81600 RC8T4 Chassis Nitro 81602 RC8T4e Chassis Electric shown 81431 RC8B3 2 Side Guards 25201 3x8mm FHCS 31540 3x5mm FHCS x8 x2 L...

Page 11: ...his side to LOOSEN gear mesh NOTE Start 1x Thick 0 2mm Diff Install Note The diffs for nitro vs electric are installed in a different direction Pictured is the T4e electric direction Rotate the diff 180 degrees for the T4 nitro kit Step 2 Add or subtract shims here to finalize diff side to side play once gear mesh is set from Step 1 Recommended diff side to side clearance gearbox assembly 0 10 0 2...

Page 12: ...2 81520 Arm Mount Insert Center 81567 Arm Mount B x2 Kit Setup Kit Setup Build left and right side Note direction Note direction Note direction 81520 Arm Mount Insert Center x2 81260 4x14mm BHCS x2 x2 x2 81566 Arm Mount A 81060 Hinge Pin 81446 Suspension Arm Shim 81495 Front Arm Lower HD 81495 Lower Suspension Arm Insert HD 89317 Droop Screw Droop Screw Kit Setup 1 5mm x2 81509 Shock Pin Note dire...

Page 13: ...e Nitro 81576 Top Plate Electric 31521 2 5x8mm BHCS 25225 3x3mm Set Screw x2 x2 81257 3x6mm Set Screw x2 1596 thread lock 31541 3x6mm FHCS 81523 Upper Link Mount x2 81520 Arm Mount Insert Offset 81520 Arm Mount Insert Offset x2 x2 1596 thread lock 81604 Shock Tower Front 81622 Body Mount Front Angled 89226 3x26mm SHCS 81508 Shock Bushing Front x2 x2 1 2 3 4 5 89208 3x14mm FHCS Traditional style bo...

Page 14: ...x12mm FHCS 25201 3x8mm FHCS 81496 Front Arm Upper HD 81496 Front Upper Suspension Arm Insert 81060 Hinge Pin Front Upper Short 81533 Front Upper Suspension Arm Bushing x4 x5 Kit setup is zero caster clips behind upper suspension arm Adjusting final arm spacing to have a tight fit and freely rotating arm is done by adding shims to the front of the arm Start with a 1mm caster clip 1597 ca glue Slide...

Page 15: ...all moves freely Pillow Ball Shims 0 35mm 0 7mm 1 4mm 81514 Pillow Ball Cap 81063 Steering Block Arm 2 deg x2 81070 Pillow Ball Nut Aluminum 25202 3x10mm FHCS 81067 Pillow Ball Steel x2 x2 x2 89214 4x12mm FHCS 81264 4x20mm FHCS 81524 Front Bumper x2 x2 1596 thread lock 1 5 9 6 t h r e a d l o c k 81262 4x10mm FHCS 31532 3x8mm BHCS 89216 M4 Locknut x2 x2 89214 4x12mm FHCS 81056 Suspension Arm Endca...

Page 16: ... Add or subtract shims here to finalize diff side to side play once gear mesh is set from Step 1 Recommended diff side to side clearance gearbox assembly 0 10 0 25mm Start with 1 x 0 1mm Note Re check shimming after first two tanks or battery packs 25612 M3 Locknut W Flange 81509 Shock Pin 81257 3x6mm Set Screw STEP 1 STEP 2 6588 black grease Diff Install Note The diffs for nitro vs electric are i...

Page 17: ...nt HRC Narrow C x2 Droop Screw Kit Setup 1 5mm 25201 3x8mm FHCS 31532 3x8mm BHCS 81494 Rear Arm Insert HD 81494 Rear Suspension Arm HD x4 x2 89317 Droop Screw Droop Screw Kit Setup 1 5mm 81060 Hinge Pin x2 81446 Suspension Arm Shim 81260 4x14mm BHCS 81455 Arm Mount HRC Narrow D x2 81520 Arm Mount Insert Center x2 81509 Shock Pin x2 25225 3x3mm Set Screw x2 Note direction Note direction 81585 Anti ...

Page 18: ...t here 31532 3x8mm BHCS 81525 Chassis Brace Insert x2 Tighten 3x6mm set screws just enough to still allow the anti roll bar to move freely Anti roll bar link should be vertical with rear arms when checked at ride height 25225 3x3mm Set Screw 31521 2 5x8mm BHCS x2 x2 81257 3x6mm Set Screw x2 Rear Anti Roll Bar Gap 5 5mm Locknut W Flange 89214 4x12mm FHCS x2 1 4 2 5 3 6 2 1 345 Kit Setup 89227 3x28m...

Page 19: ...d two CHOOSE ONE Fin adds straight line stabilization Button adds agility in corners 25215 M3 Locknut 81552 Wing Mount Adapter x4 x2 89214 4x12mm FHCS 89454 3x12mm SHCS x4 x4 Refer to previous step 8 for wing height position 6588 black grease 81328 CVA Coupler Pin 81547 CVA Axle Steel 81548 CVA Axle Sleeve 81328 CVA Coupler 81613 CVA Bone 131mm 2 3 4 1 81545 Rear Hub 81545 Rear Hub Insert Offset L...

Page 20: ...h r e a d l o c k 25612 M3 Locknut w Flange 89204 3x24mm BHCS 25211 3x10mm BHCS Kit Setup 89216 M4 Locknut 81264 4x20mm FHCS 89214 4x12mm FHCS x4 x2 x2 25612 M3 Locknut W Flange 81509 Shock Pin 81257 3x6mm Set Screw Kit Setup Mount the rear shock in the outside hole on the rear arm AB Tuning Tip Remove screw A for soft short flex configuration A B Slide the Hex Drive Clamp PAST the groove on the 1...

Page 21: ... building an RC8T4 Nitro kit go to page 23 to build the Center Bulkhead 81578 RC8B4e Front Top Plate 81617 RC8T4e Center Dogbone 152mm 81581 RC8B4e Center Dogbone 104mm 89212 3x30mm FHCS 89214 4x12mm FHCS x4 x4 81448 Center Bulkhead Lower 81448 Center Bulkhead Upper x2 x2 Note Do not use brake rotor guides on center bulkheads Note The upper center bulkheads have F for front and R for rear ...

Page 22: ...an motor and pinion not included If installing a fan attach before installing motor mounts Hardware not included Maximum screw depth 4mm 1596 thread lock 1596 thread lock not included not included Install servo mount wire clip 1st then the receiver box to the chassis 41094 3x14mm LP SHCS 31518 2 5x4mm FHCS 89214 4x12mm FHCS 4675 2 5x6mm FHCS 81572 RC8B4e Servo Mount Wire Clip 81572 RC8B4e Receiver...

Page 23: ...rvo Horn Steering 91048 HD Ball Stud 8mm 25215 M3 Locknut 23T 25T Spline Count Printed here 25211 3x10mm BHCS 1596 thread lock 25201 3x8mm FHCS 81584 Hook and Loop Strap 81574 Battery Tray 81574 Battery Tray Spacer x4 x2 x2 81262 4x10mm FHCS x4 89216 M4 Locknut x4 6727 Servo Tape 81572 ESC Tray 81262 4x10mm FHCS x2 not included not included RC8T4e Build End ...

Page 24: ...t 81042 Brake Lever x2 1596 thread lock 81448 Rotor Guide x2 31448 2 5x8mm FHCS x2 Align slotted holes on the same side when installing brake pads Build Front and Rear Front Rear The upper center bulkheads have F for front and R for rear 89149 Brake Bolt 81038 Brake Pad Spring 81448 Center Bulkhead Upper x2 x2 81551 Brake Pad Outside 81551 Brake Pad Inside 31520 2 5x6mm BHCS x2 x2 x2 31448 2 5x8mm...

Page 25: ...x4 81555 Brake Bias Collar 81555 Brake Link 81555 Throttle Link 81555 Throttle Spring 81555 Throttle Ball Cup 81555 Set Collar 25225 3x3mm Set Screw x3 81556 Servo Horn Insert 7184 2x16mm SHCS 81251 2x10mm SHCS 81555 Pivot Bushing Throttle 81251 Washer 81555 Servo Horn Pivot 81555 Lower Pivot Throttle 81555 Lower Pivot Brake 81555 Pivot Bushing Brake 81556 Servo Horn Throttle Note direction of cen...

Page 26: ... When removing either graphite radio tray brace or transponder mount utillize included plastic shims to maintain proper servo height More Rearward Flex Option 3 Most Flex Option 2 More Frontward Flex Option 4 81433 Radio Tray Spacer 81556 Servo Horn Insert 81556 Servo Horn Steering 91048 HD Ball Stud 8mm 25215 M3 Locknut Servo not included Servo not included 31448 2 5x8mm FHCS 81450 Transponder Mo...

Page 27: ...ead lock on the flywheel nut 6727 Servo Tape 6338 Antenna Tube and Cap 25225 3x3mm Set Screw Receiver not included Receiver Battery not included Transponder not included On Off switch not included 42007 Receiver Box Grommet x2 42007 Grommet Plug x2 81432 Battery Box Top 25211 3x10mm BHCS 25215 M3 Locknut x3 x3 31448 2 5x8mm FHCS 81432 Receiver Box Top x9 The switch and transponder positions can be...

Page 28: ...g installed into flywheel Long end of clutch shoe spring installed into clutch shoe Clutch shimming instructions Build assembly with shims as shown If clutch bell does not spin freely Move shim from behind clutch bell to in front of clutch bell OR Remove one shim from front of clutch bell Recommended axial play in clutch bell 0 2mm 0 5mm 89148 Clutch Shims 81374 Clutch Bell 13T Vented 4 Shoe 41089...

Page 29: ...ncluded 1596 thread lock 81115 Engine Mount x2 25620 3x10mm SHCS x4 Exhaust Pipe not included Header pipe not included Header pipe gaskets not included 7732 4x4mm Set Screw 81560 Pipe Mount Wire 81560 Pipe Mount 81262 4x10mm FHCS 1596 thread lock 1596 thread lock 81114 Engine Mount Washer x4 81262 4x10mm FHCS x4 1596 thread lock ...

Page 30: ... material from the engine block for fitment 41090 3x10mm LP SHCS 81558 Fuel Tank Grommet x2 x2 Fuel Tank Grommet Exhaust Set Screw not included 1596 thread lock 81620 Fuel Tank Clip 89203 3x16mm BHCS 31520 2 5x6mm BHCS 81620 Fuel Tank 81619 Fuel Tank Lid Puller 7724 Fuel Tubing Cut to 22mm long x2 x2 81557 Fuel Tank Post 81262 4x10mm FHCS x2 x2 Racer s Tip Install fuel tank posts to chassis before...

Page 31: ...isc Step 1 Wheels Tires and Foam Inserts Not Included Wheels Tires and Foam Inserts Not Included Tires When gluing tires to wheels use a fast curing tire glue CA AE 1597 This is available at your local hobby shop Make sure to clean the mounting surface of the tire and wheel with alchohol for best adhesion 1597 CA tire glue Build four wheels tires not included ...

Page 32: ... Using high quality masking tape apply tape to the inside of the body to create a design Spray either rattle can or airbrush RC specific paint the paint to the inside of the body preferably dark colors first lighter colors last NOTE use ONLY paint that is recommended for use with polycarbonate plastics If you do not you can destroy the polycarbonate body After painting cut the body along the trim ...

Page 33: ... sections It will also give less off throttle steering Rear Droop Increasing rear droop loosen droop screws will increase traction in bumpy sections but will reduce high speed stability Remember to never loosen the screws beyond the FULL DROOP setting Decreasing rear droop tighten droop screws will increase stability in high speed sections but will reduce stability in bumpy sections Setup Sheets T...

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