Associated Electrics RC8 B3.1E, Manual

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Page 2: ...rands 20mm I D Highly efficient drivetrain utilizes straight cut gears to provide great acceleration and run time Hard anodized 7075 aluminum chassis with keyed lower suspension plates Proline Predator body included Enclosed receiver box Full Factory Team rubber sealed ball bearings Easily accessible front and rear differentials Two piece sliding motor mount for easy gear mesh adjustment and motor...

Page 3: ...itanium 91580 3x10mm 25211 3x14mm 25187 Titanium 91584 3x16mm 89203 Titanium 91585 3x20mm 25188 3x24mm 89204 Titanium 91589 4x14mm 81260 4x16mm 81261 Button Head bhcs 3x3mm 25225 3x6mm 81257 3x10mm 4671 3x12mm 81258 4x4mm 7732 5x4mm 89221 Set Screws 5x8x2 5mm 89161 5x10x4mm 91560 6x10mm 31404 6x12x4mm 91561 8x16x5mm 91564 8x16x5mm flanged 91565 15x21x4mm 91566 Ball Bearings M3 Nut 91477 M3 Alum Lo...

Page 4: ...ngs 24 33 Catalog 34 Back Cover Associated Electrics Inc 26021 Commercentre Dr Lake Forest CA 92630 Customer Service Tel 949 544 7500 Fax 949 544 7501 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 replaceme...

Page 5: ...f Sun Gear 20T 81012 17mm Outdrive Front Diff 81012 17mm Outdrive Front Diff 81008 15mm Outdrive Rear Diff 81008 15mm Outdrive Rear Diff 81380 Diff Planet Gear 81380 Diff Crosspin 81381 Diff Shim 3 5x11x0 12mm 81381 Diff Shim 6x8x0 20mm 81381 Diff Shim 6x8x0 20mm 91564 8x16x5 Bearing 91564 8x16x5 Bearing 81379 Diff Case 81002 Diff Ring Gear 44T 81385 Outdrive O Ring 5 8x1 9mm 81385 Outdrive O Ring...

Page 6: ...tion 81380 Diff Planet Gear 81380 Diff Crosspin 81381 Diff Shim 3 5x11x0 12mm x4 x4 x2 Racer s Tip You can use 81385 Planet O Ring between the Planet Gears and the Diff Shims as a tuning option 6588 black grease 6588 black grease 6588 black grease Align pin with groove in sun gear 81380 Pin 2 5x12mm 81380 Diff Sun Gear 20T 81012 17mm Outdrive Center Diff 81381 Diff Shim 6x8x0 20mm 91564 8x16x5 Bea...

Page 7: ... Steering Post 25201 3x8mm FHCS 25201 3x8mm FHCS 25201 3x8mm FHCS 25201 3x8mm FHCS 25201 3x8mm FHCS 31541 3x6mm FHCS 31541 3x6mm FHCS 81262 4x10mm FHCS 81001 Side Guards 81295 RC8B3e Chassis x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 1596 thread lock groove in sun gear 81384 Diff Gasket 6588 black grease 6588 black grease 6588 black grease 81380 Pin 2 5x12mm 81380 Diff Sun Gear 20T 81012 17mm Outdrive Center Diff 81381 Di...

Page 8: ...Setup 1 2 3 4 5 89161 5x8x2 5mm Bearing 25201 3x8mm FHCS 81088 Steering Bellcrank Nut x4 x2 x2 81084 Servo Saver Tube 81084 Servo Saver Tube Shim 31404 6x10x3mm Bearing 81083 Servo Saver Spring 1 5mm 81086 Steering Bellcrank 81084 Servo Saver Tube Spring Nut O Ring 81086 Steering Bellcrank 81086 Steering Bellcrank x2 x4 1596 thread lock Racer s Tip Use black grease 6588 to lube the bellcrank halve...

Page 9: ...10mm SHCS 81381 Diff Shim 13 5x15 8x0 20mm 81050 Arm Mount Insert Center 81054 Front Arm Lower 81292 RC8B3 1 Arm Mount B x2 x2 81015 Gearbox Outboard STEP 1 STEP 2 81015 Anti Roll Bar Cap 81259 2 5x18mm BHCS Kit Setup Note that each arm is marked with a R for the Right Arm or an L for the Left Arm Step 1 Add shims on this side to TIGHTEN gear mesh Subtract shims on this side to LOOSEN gear mesh St...

Page 10: ...nter Outside 81050 Arm Mount Insert Center 89225 3x24mm SHCS 81196 Shock Bushing x2 x2 x2 x2 Kit Setup Kit Setup Note that each arm is marked with a R for the Right Arm or an L for the Left Arm Front Gearbox Front Gearbox Build Build Bag 3 1 3 2 Bag 3 1 3 2 Step 4 Step 4 Locknut Kit Setup Note that each arm is marked with a R for the Caster Clips 0 9mm 1mm 2mm 81260 4x14mm BHCS x2 81050 Arm Mount ...

Page 11: ...all Nut Aluminum 81072 Pillow Ball Shim 0 7mm 81072 Pillow Ball Shim 0 7mm 25202 3x10mm FHCS 81067 Pillow Ball Steel 81397 Turnbuckle Ball 4mm x2 x2 x2 1596 thread lock 91565 8x16x5mm Bearing Flanged 91566 15x21x4mm Bearing 81065 Steering Block 25225 3x3mm Set Screw 89221 5x4mm Set Screw 81079 Wheel Hex 1mm Wide 89096 Wheel Hex Pin 81328 CVA Coupler Pin 81326 CVA Axle Steel 81328 CVA Coupler 81394...

Page 12: ...ff Pinion before installation 25620 3x10mm SHCS 81381 Diff Shim 13 5x15 8x0 20mm x2 81015 Gearbox Outboard 81015 Anti Roll Bar Cap 81259 2 5x18mm BHCS Step 1 Add shims on this side to TIGHTEN gear mesh Subtract shims on this side to LOOSEN gear mesh 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...

Page 13: ...x12mm FHCS 25612 M3 Locknut W Flange Black 81032 Chassis Brace Mount 81032 Chassis Brace Rear 81293 RC8B3 1 Arm Mount C 81058 Rear Arm 89317 Droop Screw 81059 Rear Arm Mud Guard x2 x2 Kit Setup Note that each arm is marked with a R for the Right Arm or an L for the Left Arm 81260 4x14mm BHCS 81060 Hinge Pin Long 81058 Rear Arm Shim 1mm 81294 RC8B3 1 Arm Mount D x2 81050 Arm Mount Insert Center Dow...

Page 14: ...1027 Shock Tower Rear 81397 Turnbuckle Ball 25203 3x12mm FHCS 81106 Wing Mount Button 81106 Wing 25215 M3 Locknut 25215 M3 Locknut Black 25211 3x10mm BHCS 25203 3x12mm FHCS x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 89225 3x24mm SHCS 25187 3x14mm BHCS 89214 4x12mm FHCS 81263 4x16mm FHCS 81196 Shock Bushing x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 1596 thread lock 1596 thread lock 1 4 2 5 3 6 2 1 345 Kit Setup ...

Page 15: ... 89204 3x24mm BHCS Rear Hub Turnbuckle 15 50mm 0 61 Hub Hinge Kit Setup Mount the rear camber link in the outside hole on the rear hub Kit Setup Mount the rear hub to the rear arm using the lower hole Kit Setup Kit Setup 6588 black grease 1 5 9 6 t h r e a d l o c k 81328 CVA Coupler Pin 81328 CVA Coupler 81394 CVA Drive Shaft 94mm 81326 CVA Axle Steel 91565 8x16x5mm Bearing Flanged 91566 15x21x4m...

Page 16: ...9206 4x10mm BHCS 25224 4x4mm Set Screw 81300 RC8B3e Motor Mount Slide x2 x2 1596 thread lock 1596 thread lock 81262 4x10mm FHCS 31448 2 5x8mm FHCS 81304 RC8B3e Center Bulkhead 81299 RC8B3e Motor Mount 81304 RC8B3e Wire Guide x4 1596 thread lock 81093 Rod End 4mm 89526 4x50mm Turnbuckle 81093 Rod End 4mm Note direction Steering Turnbuckle 24 90mm 0 98 25211 3x10mm BHCS 81304 RC8B3e Bulkhead Cover x...

Page 17: ... 81150 Anti Roll Bar Rod End 81150 Rod End Ball 81258 3x12mm Set Screw x2 89203 3x16mm BHCS x2 Rear Hub Turnbuckles and mud guards removed for view clarity Build front and rear Anti Roll Bars 89203 3x16mm BHCS x2 Steering Turnbuckles removed for view clarity 31521 2 5x8mm BHCS 25225 3x3mm Set Screw x2 x2 81257 3x6mm Set Screw x2 Tighten 81257 set screws just enough to still allow the anti roll bar...

Page 18: ...k Body 30 5mm Front 81161 Shock Body 39 5mm Rear 81185 Shock Body O Ring 81171 Shock Shaft 39 5mm Rear 89278 2 5x5mm Washer 89215 Shock Piston Locknut x2 shock fluid Front Shock Fluid 40wt 5423 Rear Shock Fluid 35wt 5429 Racer s Tip Use shock fluid or green slime 1105 to lube the O Rings before installation 81181 Shock Cap Insert 81184 Seal Bleeder Cap 81179 Bleeder Cap 25225 3x3mm Set Screw 31521...

Page 19: ...hock fluid 25612 M3 Locknut W Flange 25612 M3 Locknut W Flange Black 81197 Shock Pin 81197 Shock Pin 81257 3x6mm Set Screw 81257 3x6mm Set Screw Kit Setup Mount the front shock in the outside hole on the front arm Kit Setup Mount the rear shock in the outside hole on the rear arm Some residual shock fluid may appear from your first few runs around the shock cap as a result of bleeding Secure cap t...

Page 20: ...ray Build Bag 10 1 10 2 Step 1 81262 4x10mm FHCS 81263 4x16mm FHCS 81298 RC8B3e Battery Foam 81297 RC8B3e Battery Tray x3 x2 Battery not included Install the ESC wire as shown first Then run the hook and loop straps as shown 89506 Hook and Loop Battery Strap 6727 Servo Tape x2 ESC not included ...

Page 21: ...m 1401 33mm Turnbuckle 91453 HD Ball Cup 4617 2mm Shim 4617 2mm Shim 25215 M3 Locknut Black A Airtronics F Futaba H Hitec J JR KO Printed here 31448 2 5x8mm FHCS 81303 RC8B3e Receiver Box Lid x3 6338 Antenna Tube and Cap 25225 3x3mm Set Screw 9907 Receiver Box Grommet 81303 Receiver Box 9907 Grommet Plug 25187 3x14mm BHCS 89218 3x8mm Washer 89023 Servo Spacer 81262 4x10mm FHCS 6727 Servo Tape x4 x...

Page 22: ...ng tape apply tape to the inside of the body to create a design Spray either rattle can or airbrush R C specific paint the paint to the inside of the body prefferably 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 lines Make sure to dril...

Page 23: ...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 Most often the best...

Page 24: ...Silicone Shock Fluid 40 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 22 5 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 80 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 27 5 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 15 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 25 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 35 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 45 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 55 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 32 5 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 37 5 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 42 5 Weight Silicone Shock Flu...

Page 25: ... RC8B3 1 Differential O Ring Set RC8B3 1e Plastic Spur Gear 46T KIT 3 x 14mm FHCS 8 x 16 x 5 Bearings 89208 89208 81002 81389 81384 81384 81385 81385 81385 81385 81380 81380 81380 81380 81380 81380 81380 81381 81381 81380 81380 81380 91564 91564 91564 81381 81381 81381 91564 81379 81379 81381 81381 81381 81381 81012 81008 Rear 81012 Front 81008 Rear 81012 Front 81012 Center Bulkhead 25211 25224 31...

Page 26: ...81058 81060 81257 81259 81260 81264 81293 81294 89214 89221 91561 6 20 10 1 2 1 12 ea Pr 1 6 6 6 6 1 1 10 10 2 2 5 x 6mm FHCS 3 x 10mm SHCS 2 5 x 8mm BHCS RC8B3 Diff Pinion Gear 13T RC8B3 Gearbox Center Universal 106mm RC8B3 Arm Mount Insert RC8B3 Rear Arms Shims RC8B3 Hinge Pin Set 3 x 6mm Set Screw 2 5 x 18mm BHCS 4 x 14mm BHCS 4 x 20mm FHCS RC8B3 1 Arm Mount C RC8B3 1 Arm Mount D 4 x 12mm FHCS ...

Page 27: ...S 89225 89225 81050 25203 2208 81112 81027 81026 81196 81196 89214 25612 25612 25211 25211 89214 Steering 25201 25211 31404 81083 81084 81086 81088 81089 81091 81262 81397 89161 20 20 2 1 1 1 2 1 2 6 4 ea 3 x 8mm FHCS 3 x 10mm BHCS Bearing 6 x 10 x 3mm Servo Saver Spring RC8B3 1 Servo Saver Tube RC8B3 Steering Bellcrank RC8B3 Steering Bellcrank Nut RC8B3 Steering Rack RC8B3 Steering Post 4 x 10mm ...

Page 28: ...1565 91566 20 20 20 Pr Pr 4 1 Pr Pr 2 4 6 2 2 1 4 6 2 1 2 4 4 10 10 8 2 4 2 3 x 10mm FHCS 3 x 10mm BHCS 3 x 3mm Set Screw RC8B3 Front Arms RC8B3 Front Upper Arms RC8B3 Suspension Arm Endcap RC8B3 Hinge Pin Set RC8B3 Steering Block Arm 2 deg RC8B3 Steering Block RC8B3 Pillow Ball RC8B3 Pillow Ball Nut RC8B3 Pillow Ball Shim RC8B3 Wheel Hexes 1mm wide RC8B3 Wheel Nuts 17mm Blue RC8B3 Rod End 4mm 4 b...

Page 29: ...03 81262 81262 91050 91453 91453 1401 91048 81250 81250 4617 4617 81250 25215 25202 1401 4617 6338 9907 25187 25188 25202 25215 25225 31448 81250 81262 81303 89023 89218 91048 91050 91453 2 4 ea 1 2 ea 20 20 20 20 6 1 6 1 1 10 8 8 1 Turnbuckle 3 x 33mm Front Bulkhead Shims Antenna Tube with Cap Black Receiver Box Grommets 3 x 14mm BHCS 3 x 20mm BHCS 3 x 10mm FHCS M3 Locknut Black 3 x 3mm Set Screw...

Page 30: ...S 4 x 12mm FHCS M4 Locknut Rear Chassis Brace 25188 25215 81032 89214 89216 20 20 Pr 10 10 3 x 20mm BHCS M3 Locknut Black RC8B3 Chassis Brace 4 x 12mm FHCS M4 Locknut 2208 81112 89214 81262 89214 89214 89216 89216 81032 25201 81030 81050 81049 25201 89214 89214 89216 81032 81032 25188 25215 Chassis 25201 31541 81001 81295 3 x 8mm FHCS 3 x 6mm FHCS RC8B3 Side Guards RC8B3e Chassis 20 6 Pr 1 81295 2...

Page 31: ... 20 20 1 1 ea 6 3 x 14mm BHCS 3 x 12mm FHCS M3 Locknut Black RC8B3 Wing Black 1 wing 2 wing buttons RC8B3 Wing Mount 1 high 1 low 4 x 16mm FHCS 25215 25187 81263 25203 81106 81106 81106 81108 25215 Lubes Adhesives Misc 1105 1596 1597 5450 5451 5452 5444 5453 5446 5447 5454 5455 5456 5457 5458 5448 5459 5461 5463 5465 6588 6591 6636 6727 7710 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 FT Gre...

Page 32: ...s LiPo 100C 8000mAh 7 6V 325g Zappers LiPo 100C 7400mAh 7 4V 325g Zappers LiPo 100C 6000mAh 7 6V LP 274g Reedy Chargers 27200 27200CN 27200EU 27200UK 27201 27201C4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1216 C2 Dual AC DC Comp Battery Charger 1216 C2 Dual AC DC Comp Battery Charger CHN Plug 1216 C2 Dual AC DC Comp Battery Charger EURO Plug 1216 C2 Dual AC DC Comp Battery Charger UK Plug 324 S AC LiPo LiFe Compact Balance Ch...

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