Wedico 966G Build - Page 3

Izzy · #41 08-22-2011, 04:20 PM

She comes with decals.......

pigeonfarmboy · #42 11-21-2011, 05:18 PM

Makin a dozer blade!

Izzy · #43 11-21-2011, 08:45 PM

Ooohhhh - snifty - is this for the coming snow fall?

pigeonfarmboy · #44 11-22-2011, 07:16 PM

Would definitely work for that. More so for all the dirt/sand I'm going to be dumping in my basement!!

Lil Giants · #45 11-22-2011, 10:45 PM

You're filling your basement with dirt/sand?! And doing it thru a window with the rc's?

'at a boy!

pigeonfarmboy · #46 11-25-2011, 06:38 AM

Just need to mount the quick detach plate now! It's 4:45am....must have been the TURKEY POWER!!!! I think it turned out good considering I didn't have any drawings/plans. Even tacked on a consumable blade edge.

pigeonfarmboy · #47 11-30-2011, 03:30 AM

Front and rear driveshafts are binding bad when fully steered left and right. Completely stalls the motor when in reverse.

Anyone experience this with this model? Should I just take out the shafts and file the u-joints? Haven't been driving this **** thing long enough for driveline problems

rcguyfarms · #48 11-30-2011, 08:21 AM

do u have the pot metal u-joints or the zinc plated steel ones? I had similar issues with my 966g when the pot metal joints where used. In the hinge area plates are there chunks of brass around the pins?

pigeonfarmboy · #49 11-30-2011, 12:35 PM

No brass shavings and the u-joints look to be pot metal.

rcguyfarms · #50 11-30-2011, 09:27 PM

can u post a pic of the loader hinge area to help me get u the right answer to ur problem?

pigeonfarmboy · #51 12-01-2011, 05:00 PM

Top hinge:

There is a very slight amount of play in the hinge. Maybe a millimeter.

Driveshaft/Bottom hinge:

You can see how the u-joints are wearing on the edge of the sphere. I suspect that to be the issue. It's not limited to the front or the rear shaft either. When I disconnect one or the other it will still stall. Need a temp fix. I'll probably put some different shafts in entirely. I've always had great success with the MIP stuff. Might have to customize something to fit.

ihbuilder · #52 12-01-2011, 05:11 PM

I'd say get rid of that shaft and get a real u joint . thats the most micky mouse joint I've seen ( no offense ) pot metal will not last long under torsional stress . is there a slider on the shaft ?

Izzy · #53 12-01-2011, 06:05 PM

these joints are a bit on the weak side - but it does look like that joint is noy fully engaged at the ball. right side looks slightly open.

mine have held up without issue -
ive heard of guys swapping the systgem out.

Izzy · #54 12-01-2011, 08:49 PM

Also - you need to keep that ball directly over the center of the hinge pin - so loosen the set screw on that right half and adjust.

rcguyfarms · #55 12-01-2011, 11:54 PM

upgrade to the steel zinc coated u-joints. I did that and upgraded to new plate with brass like u have already. U have some worn out pot metal u-joints. U will need to order two sets of wedico number 2017 u-joints.

pigeonfarmboy · #56 12-02-2011, 03:17 AM

Cool will adjust for now and get those ordered up!

Thanks gents!

Start thinking about when you guys want to bring your stuff over for some weekend mini-fun.

Izzy · #57 12-02-2011, 09:15 PM

ya got crash space .... for us Indiana guys thats a chair to sit in for a few minute or so .... LOL

YoungGunz · #58 12-03-2011, 03:39 PM

Well shoot, i never knew you were in monticello... i have an aunt and uncle that live there and I'm just a couple hours west..

-J.D.

pigeonfarmboy · #59 12-03-2011, 04:12 PM

Yup, wonder if I know them I grew up here.

I have 2 spare bedrooms a foldout couch and airbed as well. I'm 2.5 hours from Indy for reference.

pigeonfarmboy · #60 12-07-2011, 05:17 AM

Where can I get Leimbach parts? I broke the drive coupler off the motor somehow. I guess this loader is cursed! Should have some video by now but I've been working on this bastard non-stop.

At least I have my fellow grown-up-sandbox nerds to help

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