More Turbo Optima Q's

[RichieRich]

Hey Kyosho fans!  I was adjusting my Turbo Optima this morning and I couldn't remember how to adjust the slipper clutch on the topshaft.  Having lost my instruction book many moons ago, does anyone know if Kyosho had instructions on adjustment?  Also, I have two clutches, one with a locknut and another with a screw.  The one I got to replace the worn one is the screw version.  I think we may have covered this difference in the past, but I don't remember.  Anyone sense a theme here?  I have a terrible memory.  []

Also, I've searched and searched for the little post that the driver figure clips to.  Anyone know where I can find one?  I assume they are kinda rare since they were probably jettisoned for racing and lost.  Thanks!

[terry.sc]

Kyoshos manual tells you to tighten it up hard and keep it tight. It

isn't actually a slipper clutch in the modern sense, it is just there

to protect the gearboxes under shock loads, such as landing from a

jump. Kyosho recommends you check it regularly and tighten it if it has

worked loose. Don't forget it is a left hand thread so you tighten it

up anti-clockwise.

Good luck on the hunt for the drivers post. The post came with the

driver figure, part number OT-26. You might be lucky and find someone

who has replaced the driver and so has a spare post.

[RichieRich]

Ok, thanks for the help and the part number.  I will have a look at the secret stash of Kyosho parts at my local hobby shop.

[Wandy]

On my Turbo Mid I find that I have to tighten the nut really tight to make sure there is no slip even under ordinary motor use. My hands ache afterwards.[]