SST AXIS 2

[Mike Snelling]

Hi I have a SST AXIS 2. The transmission seems very stiff even without a motor. Has anyone experienced this issue? can anyone advise the best way to improve this. I'm thinking bearings and belt replacement at the mo.
I have read that the transmission is more stiff than the modern stuff.

Any help be most appreciated.

Cheers

Mike

[alcyon]

remove the belt and try to spin the diffs. You need to trace if its coming from the bearings or the tightness of the belts.

[stumpiey]

i would remove the belts as stated, then the diffs one at a time, the axis 2 has the adjustable turnbuckle top deck, i have seen people over adjust these, take the wheels off and put it on a flat surface to make sure it's not bowed

[stumpiey]

this might help as well
http://www.racing-cars.com/images/Technical_info/Schumacher/Old%20Cars/SST%20Axis%202/Exploded%20Diagram/axis2_exploded.pdf

[Mike Snelling]

Cheers for the advice. without the belts its seems Ok. definitely had the top deck set to tight. Made a big difference with an adjustment!