Re: Wedico 966G Build
 

You broke the rubber connector between the pump & motor?

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Yep, Ric has put some on order for me. Surprised I can't find anything @ mcmastercarr

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I have one here, PM your address & I'll drop it in the mail tomorrow... maybe by some fluke chance you'll have it before xmas. :)

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You're the man! Sending pm now.

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Thanks to Joe she's back up and running. The driveshaft upgrade definitely helps. It's funny Izzy mentioned he hadn't had any issues with his and after an hour playing in my basement it started clicking like mine did before failure.

I'll get some photos up of the shafts so you can see how shredded they are. I did have to clearance the frame so the upgraded shaft doesn't bind when fully steered either direction.

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This is the shaft that was connected to the front output of the trans. I don't know if my rough driving is to blame or not. I used some Tamiya Ceramic Grease when I assembled the model and no dirt or rubber ever got to it that I could see. In my opinion as much as these things cost, pot metal shouldn't be used on a part that sees this much use. The upgraded shaft is working great so far.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7155/6...dc6aa6a8_b.jpg

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Looking at that thing, I would never trust something made as cheap as that. Did you get a miniature U-Joint?

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Yup

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Prime example on wedico cutting production cuts, so they or aftermarket company can sell u the better quality part. I recently put together a wedico loader. They have made some improvements since I built my own, but man the went overkill on the powder coat thickness.

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I'm new to this discussion group. I'm thinking of purchasing the Wedico loader...do you have any advice? Still haven't decided where to purchase from....looks like Gardentrucking or VCS.
Have you worked out all the problems with your unit? How long did it take you to assemble it?
thanks!
Paul

Re: Wedico 966G Build
 

Are you aware of this model? A bigger, more powerful, greater durability than a pot cast wdc for considerably less money. ;)

http://www.fumotec-shop.de/modelle/r...00-6/index.php

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Paul - I have a loader and I love it. But I don't work it very hard either - mostly at RC events and a little when friends and family are over. Great detail. It took me about a week to put it together.
And BTW, nate has his up for sale - it'sa great unit - well put together and well taken care of.

Izzy

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Thanks for the tips! I purchased his loader and I'm very happy with it so far. I like the look of the Femotec one but really don't have the time time right now to build/paint it. It would be a year before it was finished!

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I'd love to have a wedico just because they look so good, but for the price they'd want to fit together easily without have to force anything, and you're want better instructions than what they supply from what iv heard.