Associated Electrics RC10 Classic User manual

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:: Introduction
:: KIT Features
:: Additional
:: Other Helpful Items
Associated Electrics, Inc.
26021 Commercentre Dr.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
http://www.TeamAssociated.com · http://www.RC10.com · http://twitter.com/Team_Associated · http://bit.ly/AEonFacebook
Customer Service
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Thank you for purchasing this Team Associated product. This assembly manual contains instructions and tips for building and
maintaining your new RC10 Classic. Please take a moment to read through this manual to help familiarize yourself with these
steps.
We are continually changing and improving our designs; therefore, actual parts may appear slightly different than in the
illustrations. New parts will be noted on supplementary sheets located in the appropriate parts bags. Check each bag for these
sheets before you start to build.
Features in the RC10 Classic:
• Authentic replica of the RC10 Buggy Kit originally released in 1984
• Gold anodized 6061-T6 aluminum monocoque tub chassis
• Fully adjustable four wheel independent suspension
• Long travel, fluid filled gold anodized aluminum coil over shocks
• Low profile sealed six-gear transmission
• VariLok adjustable ball differential
• Exceptional ground clearance with low center of gravity
• Pro-Line front and rear tires with modular racing wheels
• Clear ProTech body with driver figure and wing
• Fiberglass shock towers
• Oilite bushings throughout
• Fits 6-cell NiMh and 2S LiPo battery packs
Your new RC10 Classic comes as a kit. There are some items you will
need to complete your kit (refer to catalog for suggestions):
• R/C two channel surface frequency radio system
• Electronic Speed Control (ESC) • R/C Electric Motor
• Steering Servo and Servo Horn (AE # 9180, 89007)
• 2S, 7.4V Lipo stick battery or 7.2V NiMH battery
• Peak detection battery charger
• #2 Bit Type Phillips Screw Driver • Retaining Ring Pliers
• Polycarbonate specific paint • Thread Lock (AE # 1596)
• Pinion gear, size to be determined by type and wind of motor you use
Tools included:
• Allen wrenches (AE # 6950)
(.050”, 1/16”, 3/32”, 5/64”)
• Allen wrench .035”
• Molded tools (AE # 6956)
• Camber gauge (AE # 1719)
• Shock building tool (AE # 6429)
• Silicone Shock Fluid (Refer to catalog for complete listings) • Tire Adhesive (AE # 1597)
• Body Scissors (AE # 1737) • Reamer / Hole Punch • Wire Cutters • Hobby Knife
• FT Hex Wrenches (AE # 1655) • Needle Nose Pliers • Multi Tool (AE # 7494)
• Soldering Iron • Calipers or a Precision Ruler • Green Slime shock lube (AE # 1105)
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:: Table of Contents
:: Notes
This symbols indicates a
special note or instruction
in the manual.
!There is a 1:1 hardware foldout page in the back
of the manual. To check the size of a part, line
up your hardare with the correct drawing until
you find the exact size. Each part in the foldout
has a number assigned to it for ordering
replacement parts.
1................... Cover
2................... Introduction
3................... Table of Contents
4....................Nose Plate / Steering Build
(Bag A-AA)
4 - 5............. Front Suspension Build
(Bag B)
6 - 9.............Transmission Build
(Bag C-CC)
9 - 10...........Rear Bulkhead Build
(Bag D-DD)
10 - 11.........Rear Suspension Build
(Bag E-EE)
11 - 12........Turnbuckles Build
(Bag F)
12 - 14........Shocks Build
(Bag G-GG)
15 ................Chassis Build
(Bag H)
15 - 17........ Electronics Build
(Bag I)
17 - 19....... Wheels, Tires and Body Install
(Bag J)
20 - 21....... Tuning Tips
22 - 30.......Catalog
31................ Setup Sheet “Kit Setup”
32................1:1 Hardware “Fold Out”
33................Setup Sheet “Blank”
34................Back Cover
Associated Electrics, Inc.
26021 Commercentre Dr.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
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Customer Service
Tel: [phone]
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:: Nose Plate / Steering Build - Bag A-AA - Step 2
:: Front Suspension Build - Bag B - Step 1
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:: Nose Plate / Steering Build - Bag A-AA - Step 1
6281
8-32 x 7/8
aluminum
FHPS
6280
8-32 x 1/2
aluminum
FHPS
6310
RC10 front
nose plate
6931
8-32 x 1/4
FHPS
6331
RC10 body
mounts
(white)
6300
RC10
chassis
3323
#8 aluminum
washer (thick)
x2
x2
#1596
thread lock
3323
#8 aluminum
washer (thick)
6282
8-32 nut
(white) 6255
RC10
steering
assembly
6255
RC10
steering
assembly
6295
4-40 nut
x2
x2
6271
Ballstud
.20 (silver)
6271
Ballstud
.20 (silver)
6213
RC10 front
caster blocks,
15 degrees
(Left & Right)
x4
Build left and
right sides!
LEFT LEFT
Build left and
right sides!
Tighten 8-32 nuts
until snug &
bellcrank
rotates freely!
!
LEFT
Build left and
right sides!
6299
E-clip
(small)
6216
RC10 steering
blocks
(Left & Right)
6271
Ballstud
.20 (silver)
6219
RC10 front
stub axles
Press stub axles
into steering blocks.
Use a hard surface
to push down on!
!
#1596
thread lock

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:: Front Suspension Build - Bag B - Step 2
:: Front Suspension Build - Bag B - Step 3
:: Front Suspension Build - Bag B - Step 4
6280
8-32 x 1/2
aluminum
FHPS
6208
RC10 front
arm mounts
(Left & Right)
6295
4-40 nut
6936
#4 aluminum
washer
6299
E-clip
(small)
6299
E-clip
(small)
6227
RC10 front
outer
hinge pins
6223
RC10
king pins
6205
RC10
front arms
(Left & Right)
x2
x6
x6
x4
x2
x2
6271
Ballstud
.20 (silver)
6927
4-40 x 3/4
SHCS
6925
4-40 x 1/2
SHCS
6230
RC10 front
shock tower
x2
x2
x2
Build left and
right sides!
6299
E-clip
(small)
x2
6226
RC10 front
inner hinge
pins
#1596
thread lock

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:: Transmission Build - Bag C-CC - Step 1
:: Transmission Build - Bag C-CC - Step 2
:: Transmission Build - Bag C-CC - Step 3
Build 2
Key drive gear pin
into slot on spine
plate!
!
6604
Drive gear
pivot pin
6609
Drive gear
pivot
6610
RC10 idler
gear pivot 6604
Bowed
e-clip
6604
Washer
5mmx 0.17mm
6630
Oilite bushing
3/16x5/16x1/4
6611
RC10
spine
plate
6609
Drive gear
pivot nut
!
!
1
2
Curved side of
bowed E-Clip
should point
outwards!
NOTE: Install washer (1)
before bowed e-clip (2)
!
6604
RC10 internal
retaining clip
6920
4-40 x 3/16
BHCS
6612
RC10 axle
drive gear
x2
Remove any burrs
if necessary with
hobby knife!
!
#1596
thread lock
#1596
thread lock
#1596
thread lock
Snap internal
retaining clip
into groove
with internal
snap ring
pliers!
Racer’s Tip:
Use a small amount of
CA glue on idle pivot hole.
A little in-out
play is normal on
the outdrives
!
!
!

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:: Transmission Build - Bag C-CC - Step 4
:: Transmission Build - Bag C-CC - Step 5
:: Transmission Build - Bag C-CC - Step 6
Build 2
Bushing
x2
Carefully tighten
screws in
x- pattern!
!
6299
E-clip
(small)
6613
0-80 x 3/16
BHCS
6623
RC10 diff
bushing 6605
RC10
bearing
adapter
6634
Spur gear
81T, 48P
6625
Diff drive
rings
6618
RC10 diff
shaft and
pinion 6627
RC10 diff
thrust bearing
6627
RC10 diff
thrust washers
(small & large)
6617
RC10 diff
pinion
6617
RC10 diff
tube w/hub
6630
Oilite bushing
1/4 x 3/8 x 1/8
6630
Oilite
bushing
3/16x5/16x1/8
x4
x2
6613
RC10 idler
gear
x8
6626
1/8 diff
balls
#6588
black grease
Press bushing
in, make sure it is
flush with diff hub!
Use just
enough black
grease to cover
the balls on the
thrust bearing!
Slip the gear onto the tube and tap the
assembly together using the handle
of a hammer or a plastic handle of a
screwdriver. Do not use a vise!
Apply silicone grease
into each hole of the spur
gear before inserting
diff balls.
Insert diff balls opposite
of stamped number on
spur gear. Make sure
they are evenly
covered in lube!
!
!
!
!
#6636
silicone lube
Make sure diff
rings sit flat on hub!
Caution:
Do not get any
grease on the back
side of the diff drive
rings or the diff hub.
!
!

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:: Transmission Build - Bag C-CC - Step 7
:: Transmission Build - Bag C-CC - Step 8
:: Transmission Build - Bag C-CC - Step 9
6624
RC10 diff
outer hub
6629
5-40
locknut
Press nut all the
way inside the
transmission
case.
Racer’s Tip:
Use a dab of CA glue
on the felt seals.
!
!
7260
4-40
plain nut
(small)
6625
Diff drive
rings
6605
RC10
transmission
case
(right)
6607
RC10
motor
plate
6628
RC10 diff
spring
6605
RC10
bearing
adapter
6630
Oilite bushing
3/16 x 5/16 x 1/8
6299
E-clip
(small)
6633
RC10 felt
seal
6633
RC10
felt
x2
x2
6605
RC10
transmission
case
(left)
Lock nut should
be flush with
shaft to start!
!
Make sure diff
rings sit flat on hub!
Cutting a slot in the
bearing adapter
will make e-clip
installation easier!
!
!
1
2
Caution:
Do not get any grease
on the back side of the
diff drive rings or the
outer hub.
!

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:: Transmission Build - Bag C-CC - Step 10 :: Rear Bulkhead Build - Bag D-DD - Step 1
:: Rear Bulkhead Build - Bag D-DD - Step 2
:: Rear Bulkhead Build - Bag D-DD - Step 3
6928
4-40 x 1
SHCS
6924
4-40 x 3/8
SHCS
6295
4-40 nuts
6280
8-32 x 1/2
FHPS
6280
8-32 x 1/2
FHPS
6926
4-40 x 5/8
SHCS
x3
x2
x2
x2
x4
6271
Ballstud
.20 (silver)
6932
4-40 x 5/16
SHCS
6323
RC10 rear
bulkhead
6927
4-40 x 3/4
SHCS
x2
x2
x2
6926
4-40 x 5/8
SHCS
x2
6378
RC10 rear
shock tower
#1596
thread lock
#1596
thread lock

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:: Rear Bulkhead Build - Bag D-DD - Step 4
:: Rear Suspension Build - Bag E-EE - Step 1
:: Rear Suspension Build - Bag E-EE - Step 2
6373
1/4 axle
shims
6630
Oilite bushing
1/4 x 3/8 x 1/8
6936
#4 aluminum
washer
6285
4-40 x 1/4
SHCS
6365
RC10 rear
hub carrier
(Left & Right)
6374
1/4 rear
stub axle
6375
Roll pins
.1 dia x 3/8
6925
4-40 x 1/2
SHCS
6327
RC10 wing
tubes
x3
x3
x2
x2
x4
x2
x4 x2
Build left and
right sides!
Build left and
right sides!
Forward
holes
Build left and
right sides!
Build left and
right sides!
6280
8-32 x 1/2
FHPS
6326
RC10
transmission
brace
6360
RC10 rear
arm mounts
6331
RC10 body
mounts
(white)
6280
8-32 x 1/2
FHPS
6380
RC10
rear inner
hinge pins
6355
RC10
rear arms
6299
E-clip
(small)
holes
6271
Ballstud
.20 (silver)
x2
#1596
thread lock
Press wing
tubes into
bulkhead!
!
!
!
Racer’s Tip:
Use a small amount of CA
glue on wing tube ends before
inserting into bulkhead.
!