Axle Slot Repair

[mike clem]

Hi everyone - My son's car for District is need of repair . The axle slots are very loose . We are running stock BSA axles . It's a good car but loses it 's tune quickly .

Some one mentioned here - White Glue in the slot ..

It sounds like a good idea but I can not find the thread this info. was in and how to do it .

Any suggestions ? Just found out the Pack Politics finally went our way and we are eligible to race District this weekend!!! Really Behind !!! Thanks for your help ..

 

[speed bump]

Remove axels and drill small hole under the car at the point where the axle point is. Then tune the car and when u get the car tuned just drop a drop of glue in that whole and leave it alone for a while.This wil keep glue AWAY from the wheels. NEVER put glue on the body where axle holes are!!!! It will sneak up the axle and stick your tires. Good luck! I have a state council race this weekend

 

[MWDracing]

I have used fishing line in the past. This should be a last resort though, as it will further enlarge the bore and change the toe or camber slight.

MWD

 

[mike clem]

Thanks guys - I'll look at those ideas. I thought someone here wrote about putting a thin coat of white glue in slot to take up the slack also . I 'll search the prevoius posts again

Has anyone automatic center punched or' peened ' the axle by the point to take up slack ? This will probably really enlarge the slot!!!

 

[Kinser Racing]

Can you use drilled holes rather than the slots. It would be better.

 

[cozybldr]

You are talking about this thread:

http://forums.derbydad4hire.com/post/Pack-Race-mixed-results-5715333

I started that thread and had a similar problem.

 

[mike clem]

Yes ! That was the thread . The axle made a nice round hole on top of the slot in my son's car . I think I'll try Elmer's method and a spare axle .

We will also drill a hole in the car and glue the axles in after our final tune .

Cozybldr did you have success with your repair ?

Thanks again to everyone for the help ...

 

[cozybldr]

Yes ! That was the thread . The axle made a nice round hole on top of the slot in my son's car . I think I'll try Elmer's method and a spare axle .

We will also drill a hole in the car and glue the axles in after our final tune .

Cozybldr did you have success with your repair ?

Thanks again to everyone for the help ...

It worked out well for me. Remember to use a spare axle to do this.

Rick