X10 Rear Transmission binding

[bjl]

Hi,
I just purchased my first Predator and I'm having a little trouble with the rear gearbox. No matter what sequence I tighten down the rear gearbox cover bolts, the transmission starts to bind. I've narrowed it down to the 2 screws diagonally opposite each other, the top left and lower right looking from behind. If I leave these 2 screws half a turn loose, everything is fine. Is this common or have I assembled something incorrectly?
The front diff has been set with same amount of endfloat and goes together without a problem. Any help would be appreciated.

[Northy]

Check that a small amount of the chassis has been removed in manufacturing as shown in Jimmy's review here:

www.oople.com/rc/photos/reviewx10/page2.html

Cheers,

G

[bjl]

Wow, thanks for the prompt reply, I'll check it out.

[bjl]

Northy, you're all over it, thanks for the help mate.

[alfonzo]

Mine had a similar issue. just check the chassis moulding isn't interfering with the outside edge of the crownwheel, file it if needed. If in any doubt you could try smearing a thin layer of grease on the outside edge of the crown gear and looking to see if it rubs off upon the gearbox housing thus indicating a conflict.

Al

PS Until you finish the transmission and put the wheels on, you don't get a true impression of how free the transmission is! I think you'll be pleasantly surprised when you've overcome your current binding issue..

[Northy]

No worries ;D

G