Team Losi 2000, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...and tuning tips outlined in this manual Being able to grasp the overall design of yournewMattFrancisracingtruckbeforebeginningtheconstructionprocesswillensureasmoothassem bly MADE IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA P N 800 0165 Team Losi Adivision of Horizon Hobby Inc 4710 E Guasti Road Ontario CA 91761 phone 909 390 9595 fax 909 390 5356 www TeamLosi com feedback TeamLosi com 2000 2001 ROARNationalC...

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Page 3: ...ut the manual In some illus trations parts which have already been installed are not shown so that the current steps can be illustrated more clearly For your convenience an actual size hardware identifica tion guide is included with each step To check a part hold it against the silhouette until the correct part is identified In some cases extra hardware has been supplied for parts that may be easy...

Page 4: ...etermine the final drive ratio To calculate the final drive ratio first divide the spur gear size by the pinion gear size For example if you are using a 20 tooth pinion gear you would divide 86 spur gear size by 20 pinion gear size 86 20 4 3 This tells you that 4 3 is the external drive ratio Next multiply the internal drive ratio 2 43 by the external drive ratio in this case 4 3 2 43 x 4 3 10 449...

Page 5: ...ll the way down and then loosen it two full turns e g 360o x 2 This is a good starting point for the adjustment Once assembly is complete if you wish the servo saver can be adjusted tighter or looser Step 5 Insert a 4 40 mini locknut 7 into the outer hex area in the servo saver bottom 1 and steering idler arm 8 as shown in Figure 2 Thread a 3 16 ball stud 11 through the outside hole in each arm in...

Page 6: ...ed to tap threads in the holes in the main chassis Pre tapping these holes makes it easier to in stall the screws during assembly Figure4 Figure5 Figure6 16 17 18 17 Step 8 Insert a 3 32 x 3 16 bearing 13 into the two large angled holes in the bottom of the front kickplate 14 Insert the other two bearings 13 into the two outer holes in the steering brace 15 Step 9 Insert a 3 32 x 930 hinge pin 16 ...

Page 7: ...in the front of the kickplate 14 and into the bulk head 20 Step 3 Insert two 4 40 x 7 8 cap head screws 23 one on each side through the second hole out in the top of the front shock tower 24 Secure the screws 23 to the shock tower 24 by threading a 4 40 nut 25 over each screw 23 and tightening Use the included Team Losi wheel wrench nut driver to secure the 4 40 nuts Step 4 Press a 4 40 mini lockn...

Page 8: ...1 through the spacer 36 and the top of the spindle carrier 34 Step 11 Center the hinge pin 71 and secure it with two 1 8 E clips 41 With the hinge pin 71 still centered thread a 5 40 setscrew 32 into the back side of the axle 30 and tighten Step 12 Repeat Steps 8 11 for the left spindle 28 and left spindle carrier 33 Figure10 Figure 9 Step 6 Attach the front shock tower 24 to the front bulk head 2...

Page 9: ...oles rear and the ball stud pointing forward Line up the holes in the spindle carrier 34 with the holes in the front arm 38 insert a 1 8 x 960 hinge pin 35 and attach a 1 8 E clip 41 to both sides of the hinge pin 35 Step 16 Attach the arm 38 to the right side of the front pivot block 39 by inserting a 1 8 x 1 42 hinge pin 40 from the front through the arm 38 and pivot block 39 as shown in Figure ...

Page 10: ...olding the front suspension assembly in place position the front bumper 43 on the bottom of the front pivot block 39 so that the four holes in the bumper 43 are aligned with the four holes in the pivot block 39 The bumper 43 should be attached as shown so that the edges curve towards the top of the chassis Secure the bumper 43 and pivot block 39 to the front bulkhead 20 and kick plate 14 by thread...

Page 11: ...adjustment later Figure16 Figure16A Figure17 45 Step 25 Thread a red plastic rod end 45 onto each end of a 2 1 4 turnbuckle 46 Tighten both rod ends 45 equally until the rod is the same length as the rod in Figure 16A Make two of these tie rod assemblies There is a small tube of white grease in Bag B It is recommended that this be applied to the threads of the turnbuckles before trying to thread t...

Page 12: ... the rear hinge pin brace 164 over the front of both inner hinge pins 52 Secure the brace 164 by attaching a 1 8 E clip 41 to the front of each hinge pin 52 Step 6 Attach the rear pivot block 49 to the rear pivot plate 53 with four 4 40 x 1 2 flat head screws 44 Thread the 4 40 mini nuts 7 over the exposed threads of the 4 40 x 1 2 flat heads 44 and snug against the rear pivot block 49 IMPORTANT N...

Page 13: ...he CVD yoke 60 Insert the greased CVD yoke 60 into the large hole in the CVD rear axle 62 so that the hole in the CVD yoke 60 can be seen through the slots in the CVD rear axle 62 Step 13 Place the CVD dogbone 59 over the CVD rear axle 62 Align the holes in the CVD dogbone 59 with the hole in the CVD yoke 60 Secure all three parts by inserting a 1 16 x 7 16 solid pin 61 through the holes in the CV...

Page 14: ... inner rear axle spacer 67 over the rear axle 62 from the outside against the inside of the bearing 27 Place a second 3 16 x 3 8 bearing 27 over the rear axle 62 and press the bearing 27 into the outside of the rear hub 65 NOTE If the 3 16 x 3 8 bearing only has one Teflon seal colored woven looking in it position the seal to the outside of the hub Step 21 Place an outer rear axle spacer 68 over t...

Page 15: ...ckle 72 Tighten both rod ends 45 equally until the rod is the same length as the one shown in Figure 26A Make two of these rear camber link assemblies There is a small tube of white grease in Bag B It is recommended that this be applied to the threads of the turnbuckles before trying to thread the plastic rod ends on NOTE Each end of the turnbuckle is threaded opposite One end has left hand thread...

Page 16: ... all of the parts that are stacked on the wrench into one of the outdrive diff halves 77 Line up the tabs on the diff nut carrier 73 with the slots in the outdrive 77 Make certain that the diff tube 76 is pressed all the way into the outdrive diff half 77 and that it is straight There is a small shoulder on the diff tube 76 that should be flush with the outer surface of the outdrive 77 Step 6 Appl...

Page 17: ...hat the diff balls 82 and diff gear 81 rest against the diff washer 79 IMPORTANT NOTE It is a good idea to hold the diff nut carrier in place so the diff tube is not pushed into the outdrive diff half when the gear is pushed over it Step 10 Insert a 5mm x 8mm bearing 80 into the second outdrive diff half 77 Make sure that the bearing 80 is pushed all the way into the outdrive 77 A pencil or the ha...

Page 18: ...im 83 while inserting the diff screw 84 Pull the threaded end of the diff screw 84 until the thrust bearing assembly rests against the shim 83 and bearing 80 inside of the outdrive 77 IMPORTANT NOTE Ensure that all eight thrust bear ing balls remain in place between the two washers around the diff screw Step 16 Locate the smallest of the Allen wrenches 74 and place it through the slot in the outdr...

Page 19: ...the diff screw 84 into the 4 40 mini locknut 7 in the diff nut carrier 73 Thread the two halves together until the screw just starts to snug up NOTE If the screw will not thread into the nut make sure that the nut carrier is pushed all the way into the outdrive diff half When tightening the diff tighten the screw a little and then work the diff a little Then tighten the diff a little more and work...

Page 20: ...plate 96 so that the screw holes in the motor plate 96 line up with the screw holes in the gearbox half 97 Secure the motor plate 96 to the gearbox half 97 by threading a 4 40 x 3 8 cap head screw 17 through the hole near the center of the gearbox half 97 from the inside into the hole in the motor plate 96 and tightening Step 30 Insert a 3 16 x 3 8 sealed bearing 27 into the top bearing seat of th...

Page 21: ...ch the gearbox to the rear shock tower Figure 40 Figure 41 Step 33 Slide the smaller of the two top shaft spacers 99 over the slipper shaft from the side with the setscrew and against the top gear 92 NOTE The larger top shaft spacer is used with the standard steel top shaft and gear Keep it in a safe place should you decide to change from the light weight aluminum unit included in this kit to the ...

Page 22: ...ign the notches on the spur gear 106 with the notches on the slipper pad 105 Step 45 Place the second slipper back plate 104 over the slipper shaft 90 so that the large flat surface of the back plate 104 rests against the slipper pad 105 Step 46 Slide the slipper spacer 107 long side first onto the shaft 90 and against the outer slipper back plate 104 Step 47 Place the silver slipper spring 108 ov...

Page 23: ...h the two holes in the back of the rear pivot plate 53 through the motor guard 111 and into the gearbox halves 94 97 Step 55 Place a 4 washer 58 over the 4 40 x 1 1 2 cap head screw 112 Thread the screw 112 through the hole in the left side of the rear shock tower 55 through both gearbox halves 94 97 and into the motor plate 96 NOTE In order to properly align all parts it may be nec essary to pull...

Page 24: ... the O ring 113 sits flat in the bottom of the cartridge body 114 Step 2 Insert the cartridge spacer 115 into the cartridge body 114 followed by a second O ring 113 Step 3 Once the second O ring 113 is inserted and is flush with the top of the cartridge body 114 press the cartridge cap 116 onto the cartridge body 114 Step 4 Make four cartridge assemblies NOTE Cartridges in some kits may be pre ass...

Page 25: ... 9 Snap a 1 8 E clip 41 into the groove closest to the cartridge on both rear longer shock shafts 119 Step 10 Before installing the E clip 41 to the front shock shafts 118 the shorter of the two lengths slide a B larger of the two spacers molded together shock spacer 121 over the shaft 118 and next to the cartridge Once the spacers 121 are in place snap a 1 8 E clip 41 into the groove closest to t...

Page 26: ... 119 in and out If there is the shock needs more fluid If the shock does not compress all the way the shock has too much fluid in it NOTE If leaking persists around the outside tighten the car tridge a little more Step 17 Repeat Steps 14 16 for all four shocks 127 126 125 123 124 119 118 Step 18 Snap a shock spring cup 128 onto each of the four shafts 118 119 and down around the shock end 120 Step...

Page 27: ...e shock body 126 over the shock mount bushing 132 Secure the shock to the tower 55 by threading a 4 40 locknut 110 onto the shock mount screw 23 NOTE Before attaching the top of the shock make sure that the dogbone is in place in the outdrive Step 27 Repeat Steps 24 through 26 for the left rear shock Figure 52 Step 28 Insert the shock end 120 of a front shock into the shock mounting area of the ri...

Page 28: ...manufacturers warnings on the bottle Team LosiTire Glue A 7880 orA 7881 Thin is the best glue available for gluing R C car tires This glue was produced specifically for this purpose IMPORTANT NOTE Allow the glue to dry thoroughly before continuing Read and follow adhesive manufacturers safety warnings regarding use Step 5 Press a 3 16 x 3 8 bearing 27 into the inside of each front wheel 136 Place ...

Page 29: ...lug 144 into the large hole in the gear cover 142 2 5 Figure 54 Figure 55 Figure 55 Step 6 Using Table 55B on the following page determine which servo arm 145 is required for your servo If your particular servo is not listed try using the arm recommended for another servo made by the same manufacturer Step 7 Insert a 4 40 mini locknut 7 into the hex area of the servo arm 145 Thread a 3 16 ball stu...

Page 30: ...e a 4 washer 58 over each of the four 4 40 x 3 8 cap head screws 17 and attach the servo posts 146 to the servo by threading a screw 17 through the upper and lower holes in each post 146 Do not tighten the screws 17 yet Just snug them up so that the posts are held in place but can still be moved from side to side with a little resistance The screws 17 will be tightened after the servo is installed...

Page 31: ...two screws 21 followed by the bottom two screws 21 Holding the brace 147 in place will help keep the posts 146 from moving while tightening the screws 21 NOTE The servo should be as close to centered between the two postsaspossible Step 14 Reinstall the servo and brace 147 to the chassis 19 Ensure that the pins on both sides of the servo posts are in their respective holes and secure the brace 147...

Page 32: ...e post on the front chassis brace 147 Secure the strap 154 to the post with a body clip 155 Figure 60 Step 21 Cut a piece of two sided tape 156 to the same size as the bottom of the receiver not included Peel one side of the backing off and stick the tape 156 it to the bottom of the receiver Step 22 Make sure that the area on the right side of the chassis 19 is clean Wipe this area off with a clea...

Page 33: ...ting it out along the trim lines Attach the spoiler to the rear of the body with a piece of two sided tape 156 Step 36 Install the body 159 onto the rolling chassis and secure it with body clips 155 through the posts 56 on the front shock tower 24 and through the posts on the rear shock tower 55 155 BODYPAINTING Prepare the Lexan body shell for painting by washing it thoroughly with warm water and...

Page 34: ... rolls straight when you are not touching the steering wheel stick If the servo was installed correctly as per Tables 57A and 57B the wheels should turn equally to the left and right If this is not the case refer to Table 57B and ensure that the steering servo and rod were properly installed TIPS AND HINTS FROM THE TEAM About The Differential Never allow the diff to slip that s what the slipper is...

Page 35: ...you are working on To lower the ride height raise the spring collars Both left and right collars should be adjusted evenly You should start with the front ride height set so that the front suspension arms are level with the surface Occasion ally you may want to raise the front ride height to get a little quicker steering reaction but be careful as this can also make the truck flip over more easily...

Page 36: ...in an increase in steering and the truck will react quicker Moving the top of the shock to the inside hole in the tower will slow the steering response time and make the truck smoother in bumps The bottom of the shock can also be moved in and out on the suspension arm Moving the shocks to the inside hole will result in more low speed steering and less high speed steering A stiffer spring should be...

Page 37: ... 4 40 nut A 6300 4 40HexNuts 10 26 3 8 ball stud A 6000 Ball Studs w Rod Ends 4 40 x 3 8 4 27 3 16 x 3 8 sealed bearing A 6903 3 16 x 3 8 Teflon Sealed Bearings 2 28 Left spindle A 4125 XXX T Front Spindles Carriers and Rear Hubs 29 Right spindle A 4125 XXX T Front Spindles Carriers and Rear Hubs 30 Front axle A 9953 Alum FrontAxles Hardware Red 32 5 40 set screw A 6228 5 40 x 1 8 Hardened Set Scr...

Page 38: ...e Seal Set 86 3mm x 8mm thrust bearing washer A 3099 Full Compliment Thrust Bearing Set 87 White thrust bearing assembly grease A 3066 Teflon Assembly Grease 88 5 64 thrust bearing balls A 3099 Full Compliment Thrust Bearing Set 90 Slipper shaft gear A 9930 Aluminum Gear Slipper Shaft 2 19 1 92 Slipper shaft gear A 9930 Aluminum Gear Slipper Shaft 2 19 1 94 Left gearbox half A 3033 XXX Transmissio...

Page 39: ...Truck Wheels Red 138 Foam tire liners A 7698 Truck Foam Liners Firm 139 3 16 x 015 shim A 6230 ShimAssortment 3 32 3 16 1 4 1 2 140 10 32 locknut A 6303 10 32 Locknuts 4ea Nylon Steel 8 141 3mm x 8mm cap head screws A 6201 3mm x 8mm Cap Head w Washers 10 142 Gear cover A 3048 XXX Gear Cover withAccess Plug 143 4 40 x 1 8 button head screw A 6212 4 40 x 1 8 Button Head Screws 4 144 Gear cover plug ...

Page 40: ...Moving the upper mounting location inward will soften the rear suspension giving the truck more low speed traction Moving the mounting location outward gives the truck more high speed traction But moving outward will decrease the truck s ability to carve the turn smoothly On high bite tracks I move the mounting location inward to allow the truck to rotate through the turn smoothly On low bite cond...