Tamiya Fox Gearbox.... What went wrong????
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- Опубликовано: 16 апр 2024
- Rebuilding the Tamiya Fox kit #58051 (5851 as shown on the manual)
This IS NOT a full restoration... I'm using parts that came with the car when I got it. Most likely vintage parts....
I did put in/on new Tamiya Novafox gears and suspension arms...
And now I'm gonna beg for help.... I'm looking for 1 shock shaft, either a 3455007 (old number) or the newer 19805917 (9805917).. I only need as of now.... So if you have one and not using it or a whole shock... HMU, If I do give this buggy away, I can't do it with a bent front shock shaft.. I seen a whole set of Novafox shocks on evilbay for @ $17.00 bucks, my other option..
AGAIN, this is not a full restore of this buggy.....
If you missed what the gearbox was like, check out my video of me taking it apart, here's the link... • Vintage Tamiya Fox gea...
Thanks for Watching!!!!
Hey there Bob, I hope that you are all keeping well. I see that your healing hands are getting truly stuck into that Fox 😊if anyone’s got the skills, you have my friend. Don’t understand why people have to really lean on the fixings and be ‘heavy handed Sid’s!’ 😂😂 finger tight plus an 1/8 to 1/4 turn at the very most. 😊😊best wishes to you and the family 😊😊
Nice work Bob! It’s good to see you’ll be giving the old buggy a new lease on life!👍😊
I'm trying brother... I might have to cut, chop, add wire to the new esc and/or motor... It's a shame really, I want to keep as close to stock as possible.. I even put in a new(ish) Tamiya 15 tooth pinion gear, I tried Robinson Racing steel pinion(s) but they are a bit taller than stock and either rub on the motor or rub on the gear case... The good thing is, I still have a lot of 1986 Clod Buster screws (vintage style) that work well with the missing ones on this buggy.
Coming on great mate..... such a nice sense of achievement bringing these old girls back to life.
Looking forward to seeing this one progress.
Don't give it away, keep it for yourself.... It's a classic! 👍 👍 👍
Great job Bob! You had to work at it to get it sorted, but you know it goes like that sometimes. TBH I've heard quite a few people that have had issues with a Fox build. Nice one brother! 😎👊👍
Thanks brother... Man I tell ya, that bearing fought me like all hell, but I got that mother humper off!!! If you seen part 1, you know why I bought new gears... LOL. Thanks my friend for the view & comment plus ATB to all on your side mate!!!!!!!
Sounds like a similar situation I had trying to restore an original Super Sabre. Gear box res redesigned very slightly to allow for e-clips. Great video👍🏻
Thanks man... Yeah some rere kit(s) look like parts could fit the older kit(s)... I can't say I know the Super Saber but this Fox has different out drivers, dog bones & stub axles (drive cups) and I don't have a clue who made them.. That my friend might be why the E-Ring wouldn't work... Thanks for the view & comment!!!
Hey Bob, great work. Dom had all sorts of issues with his Fox gearbox. Always liked the look of the Fox as it has some Hotshot vibes
Thanks Craig... I didn't know Dom has one, or I forgot.. It kinda does have that vibe doesn't it?? However, this is the clean part 2 version..
Man they really cranked the snot out of those motor screws LOL!!! Glad you are getting it all back together and I will be looking forward to the next edition of salvaging it!
Thanks Addam.. I'm working on it but as I said, this is not going to be a full restore but just enough to get it running... Hell, I'm not even gonna clean it all the way... But there is still an issue with a bent cva damper shaft.
@@UncleBobsRC If you measure the length of it and let me know I will see if I have any that length. I have some spares I got from Tamiya USA when they had some rebuild kits on sale. If they are the same or very close to the same size I will send them to you.
@@AddamsPlayground it's 42mm
Good stuff Bob! Its going to be a sweet runner in the end. Maybe get the Novafox as a comparison between vintage and rerelease.. just a though. Have a good one buddy 👍
Hi Peter, Thanks man.. I don't think I'll be getting a Novafox kit but it did cross my mind... But with the Black Edition Clod coming back out, The Avante (2011?) The Fast Attack 2011 and a few others, I must choose wisely.
There should be brass sleeves to stop from crushing the gearcase no? Never mind I see you have gone over that.
Yup, LOL..... First!!!!!