The Build – Part 3
The Team Associated B64 Club Racer uses a ball-bearing equipped dual bellcrank steering system. It’s super smooth and very precise, however it doesn’t come with a servo saver. This is fine, however, as the Reedy 0712MG uses a full metal-gear geartrain and shouldn’t need one.
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At the beginning of the next step (Part 4 – Front Bulkhead), we’ll be assembling the front shock tower. However, since both the front and rear towers are accessible now I went ahead and prepped them with glue to help keep them from delaminating during a crash. Click this link for the How To: Prep and Seal Your Carbon Fiber Parts. Doing this now also gives the parts plenty of time to dry before we hit Part 4.
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Assemble the steering rack as shown with the ballends and bearings (two bearings per side – don’t forget the 1mm shim in between them). Pay close attention to the orientation of the rack itself.
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Assemble the left bellcrank. Note the orientation of the parts. Sorry for the slightly blurry picture.
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Attach the steering rack to both bellcranks. Do NOT overtighten the 3x14mm screws; make them tight enough to eliminate wobble but loose enough that the bellcranks swing freely.
Add the 5×8 bearings to the top and bottom of the bellcranks as well.
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The final step is to slide the steering assembly over the posts.
Before moving on, double check the steering to make sure it swings freely. Great job – time to move on to Part 4.
Team Associated B64 Club Racer Build – Opening Page
Team Associated B64 Club Racer Build – Part 1 – Differentials
Team Associated B64 Club Racer Build – Part 2 – Chassis
Team Associated B64 Club Racer Build – Part 3 – Steering
Team Associated B64 Club Racer Build – Part 4 – Front Bulkhead
Team Associated B64 Club Racer Build – Part 5 – Front Suspension
Team Associated B64 Club Racer Build – Part 6 – Servo
Team Associated B64 Club Racer Build – Part 7 – Rear Bulkhead
Team Associated B64 Club Racer Build – Part 8 – Rear Suspension
Team Associated B64 Club Racer Build – Part 9 – Turnbuckles
Team Associated B64 Club Racer Build – Part 10 – Shocks
Team Associated B64 Club Racer Build – Part 11 – Electronics
Team Associated B64 Club Racer Build – Part 12 – Body, Wheels and Tires