NinoS
RCTalk Basher
I want to see what a new clutch will do for this Smarttech Winner touring car i have acquired, as it is crawling too much on me even with a low idle unless i hold the brakes. I've inspected the clutch and have no idea if it's worn or not, but everything is intact at least.
My question is, with this car being hard to find parts for, how crucial is it that the clutch i purchase looks identical to the stock one? I found a two shoe clutch that looks similar, but the groove for the spring is not centered laterally across the side profile of the shoes, whereas on the stock the groove is right in the middle. The hole on each shoe appears to be the same, and the shape does too for the most part. I also have a dremel and reamer if need be.
I guess the better question is, what dimensions/aspects of the clutch must be identical for it to fit an engine? This engine is an "SMT .15" but looks very similar to the redcat engines i see around on line.
I've already put too much $$$ into this thing, despite (or perhaps because) being able to get it running. I guess if i bought a new one i wouldn't have the fun or education of fixing all this stuff up!!
FYI - i'm aware parts are available in Australia, but i'd like to know about fitting other parts if I can source clutch shoes without spending $10 on shipping that would help, especially for future reference.
My question is, with this car being hard to find parts for, how crucial is it that the clutch i purchase looks identical to the stock one? I found a two shoe clutch that looks similar, but the groove for the spring is not centered laterally across the side profile of the shoes, whereas on the stock the groove is right in the middle. The hole on each shoe appears to be the same, and the shape does too for the most part. I also have a dremel and reamer if need be.
I guess the better question is, what dimensions/aspects of the clutch must be identical for it to fit an engine? This engine is an "SMT .15" but looks very similar to the redcat engines i see around on line.
I've already put too much $$$ into this thing, despite (or perhaps because) being able to get it running. I guess if i bought a new one i wouldn't have the fun or education of fixing all this stuff up!!
FYI - i'm aware parts are available in Australia, but i'd like to know about fitting other parts if I can source clutch shoes without spending $10 on shipping that would help, especially for future reference.