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Chris119
27-01-2011, 04:18 PM
Anyone having a problem with the Diff backing out. My kit is being built but the Hobby Shop owner was having a problem with his. He was winning the A main with his new cougar 2010 spec and the diff backed out:thumbdown: Anyone have a fix?

moth898
27-01-2011, 04:52 PM
The screw head goes on the pinion side of the car, using thread lock. Make sure you don't get molly grease on the theads when installing the thrust bearing. Tighten the locking set screw on the oposite side using thread lock again.

bigred5765
27-01-2011, 05:03 PM
no need for thread lock just make sure grub screw is nice and tight, thats what it is there for
if the diff is in need of a rebuild worn or not built properly it will back its self of,just follow manual to the t :thumbsup:

TKG26
27-01-2011, 05:07 PM
Mine has not moved a bit, i did however lock tight the grub screw.

cornishboy176
27-01-2011, 08:37 PM
Just make sure you open up the circlip a bit (nice tight fit) and fitted the circlip the right way round,and then go by the book,thats all i did to mine and it has been working perfectly

Hope this helps

losi100
27-01-2011, 09:17 PM
hi , no need of treadlock , set screw , rigt or left side no problem , but some of the male outdrive treat are poorely machined. i have one new like that , i have has directly a bad feeling with it . the countersunk screw can't be enough stronger screwed without to unscrew the set screw.
problem solved with a new male outdrive.
( i mentionned i have 3 cougar sv and have rebuild diff a lot of time without problems)
jm

moth898
28-01-2011, 12:38 AM
Mine has not moved a bit, i did however lock tight the grub screw.

At least someone is listening, all year racing with the cougar and the dif has never com loose.

Chris119
28-01-2011, 01:11 AM
At least someone is listening, all year racing with the cougar and the dif has never com loose.

Thank God TKG26 is building my car!:D

moth898
28-01-2011, 01:16 AM
I pegged you for a ottawa racer, have fun with the car. Your in good hands with TKG26, he seems like a smart guy willing to help out.

TKG26
28-01-2011, 04:46 AM
i did break a servo after two nites! :( going to try the tamiya saver mod, or i may try the Mi4 servo saver..

FRONTI3R
28-01-2011, 06:38 PM
Oh did you! Chris and I were hoping to not add a servo saver. I guess we should.

bigred5765
28-01-2011, 07:01 PM
or get a good servo, one with all metal gears