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ASSOCIATED 1:10 SCALE T3 MANUAL

INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR THE

RC10T3 ELECTRIC TRUCKS

#7003, 7009, 7010, 7013, 7038, 7048

ASSOCIATED’S RC10T3 TRUCK--

READER’S CHOICE OF THE YEAR TIMES!

Radio Control Car Action magazine, July 2000, May 1999, May 1998

Summary of Contents for 7003

Page 1: ... SCALE T3 MANUAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR THE RC10T3 ELECTRIC TRUCKS 7003 7009 7010 7013 7038 7048 ASSOCIATED S RC10T3 TRUCK READER S CHOICE OF THE YEAR TIMES Radio Control Car Action magazine July 2000 May 1999 May 1998 2000 Associated Electrics Inc ...

Page 2: ... and handling Optimized front end geometry improves steerging and increases rigidity Adjustable battery placement for fine tuning of traction or steering 2 2 one piece front and rear wheels Pro Line Edge M2 front tires and Pro Line Bowtie M2 rear tires for the T3 Basic kit 7003 R C two channel surface frequency radio system with one servo Battery pack 6 cell Battery charger we recommend a peak det...

Page 3: ...ags may have a large amount of small parts To make it easier to find the parts we recommend using a partitioned paper plate for spreading out the parts so they will be easier to find SUPPLEMENTAL SHEETS We are constantly updating parts to improve our kits These changes if any will be noted in supplementary sheets located in a parts bag or inside the kit box Check the kit box before you start and e...

Page 4: ...e 7413 6936 and 6295 Do other side Attach the 9145 black ball ends and 7260 nuts Attach the 7213 7214 shock tower to the 9125 bulkhead with the three 6924 screws Twist 7230 ball cups onto the 7253 1408 turnbuckle until you get the dimension shown Add 6272 foam to the ball ends Connect ball ends with the turnbuckle 7230 ball cups as shown using your needlenose pliers 7413 qty 2 4 40 x 3 4 6936 qty ...

Page 5: ...rings into the 9155 bell crank Add two 6270 ball ends where shown and two 6272 foam dust covers onto them 6270 qty 5 ball end 6272 qty 5 dust cover 9155 qty 2 left hand servo saver bushing 9155 qty 1 servo saver arm 9155 qty 1 servo saver arm 9158 9156B qty 1 tube aluminum 9158 9156B qty 1 adjusting nut 9157 qty 1 servo saver spring 9155 qty 1 bell crank 9165 qty 1 drag link DRAG LINK Install the ...

Page 6: ... x 5 16 1 1 1 1 1 1 FRONT END TO CHASSIS Slip front end under top plate then push rearward over kickup TOOLS USED step 4 1 16 step 5 6 step 6 REMOVE THESE PARTS FOR Steps 4 7 9130 9131 6923 under top plate over kickup 6923 BUMPER TO CHASSIS Add two 6292 screws to secure the front end assembly to the front kickup Go back and tighten the two 6923 screws from Bag B in step 4 Bolt on the 9220 bumper w...

Page 7: ...tire that the most successful racers are using at that track This saves you money it keeps you from buying tires that won t work on the track FOAM TIRE INSERTS Today s tires are thin and need support to retain their shape Tire inserts give this support How do I know which foam to use The foam insert s density is important The foam insert that comes with the tires nine times out of ten is the inser...

Page 8: ...MS TO MOUNTS Attach the 7341 7339 left shock mount to the 7340 7339 left suspension arm with two 6917 6860 screws Both mount and arm are labeled L Attach the 7340 7339 left suspension arm to the 9267 left mount with the 9260 hinge pin and 6299 E clips Now do the right side step 1 8 step 3 LEFT SIDE 7340 7339 qty pr rear suspension arm 9267 qty 2 rear suspension mount 3 3 3 toe in 3 anti squat 9260...

Page 9: ...drive ring and then the gear assembly on the hub ASSEMBLE THE HUBS Add a light coat of 6591 diff lube to left hub where shown Place a 9367 diff drive ring on the hub Push the 9370 left hub over the diff bolt and center the hub CHECK ALIGNMENT OF HUBS Tighten the diff with your 5 64 Allen wrench but not completely Rotate the diff hubs several times as you are tightening the bolt to check for proper...

Page 10: ...a turn No more no less Your diff should now operate very smoothly when turning the hubs in opposite directions After you have driven the car once recheck the diff adjustment Never adjust the diff any other way INSIDE THE TRANNY Install the right side diff assembly into the right case Insert the side that has the diff bolt head showing Add the 7669 spacer to the 6571 drive shaft and put both into t...

Page 11: ...This is a good initial adjustment For further info on the torque clutch see the tuning section on page 27 MOUNT THE TRANSMISSION Mount the 9380 9381 brace with two 7874 7873 screws Mount the tranny with the two 6292 6934 screws from below lining up the motor plate holes as shown Bolt the motor plate to the rear chassis with two 6568 screws 6587 qty 1 torque control spring 6629 qty 1 5 40 locknut 1...

Page 12: ... CVD S Spread some 6588 Associated black grease inside the 7380 axle hole where shown then on the 7381 coupling Slide the coupling into the axle Slide the 7380 axle into the 7379 dogbone aligning the cross holes Insert the 7381 cross pin spacing it evenly on both sides of the bone Add the 7383 MIP thread lock to the 7381 set screw Angle and turn the CVD so the set screw can be screwed in with the ...

Page 13: ...ng unflanged 1 1 5407 qty 2 red O ring 1 1 7378 qty 2 stub axle 7361 qty 2 dogbone SUPPLEMENTARY SHEET 6299 9263 6299 5407 4 hub carrier assembly the L marked hub goes on the left side of the truck MOUNT REAR HUB CARRIERS Push the 5407 O ring into the outdrive of the transmission then the dogbone and hub carrier assembly into the transmission outdrive The dogbone pins should slide into the slots o...

Page 14: ...in 1 1 6599 qty 4 3 16 x 3 8 bushing unflanged 1 1 5407 qty 2 O ring 1 1 7378 qty 2 stub axle 7361 qty 2 dogbone BASIC SPORT RTR ARR ONLY 6299 9263 6299 5407 4 hub carrier assembly the L marked hub goes on the left side of the truck MOUNT REAR HUB CARRIERS Push the 5407 O ring into the outdrive of the transmission then the dogbone and hub carrier assembly into the transmission outdrive The dogbone...

Page 15: ... 2 4 40 nut 14 step 2 LEFT SIDE REAR VIEW 1 16 3 32 COMPLETED REAR ASSEMBLY step 3 ADD TURNBUCKLES Twist 7230 ball cups onto the 7253 1408 turnbuckle until you get the dimension shown Ball cups will face in opposite directions Connect ball ends with the turnbuckle ball cups as shown using your needlenose pliers Assemble both right and left sides 7230 qty 4 large ball cup 1 1 7351 7349 qty 1 rear s...

Page 16: ... shown One shock clip split locking washer one thin spacer one red O ring one thick spacer one red O ring and one thin spacer Remove the 5422 oil and add 3 4 drops to the inside of the shock body and to the seal parts Insert the tool and the seal parts into the shock body all the way Push easily until the parts snap into place Check the tool height in fig 2 4 The left shock shows just before snapp...

Page 17: ...th oil to the top of the shock body Slowly move the shaft up and down several times to allow air bubbles to escape to the top Refill with oil to the top of the shock body Push the shaft in until the piston is level with top of shock body The oil will slightly bulge up above the shock body Fill the 6428 shock cap about halfway with oil and install it onto the body Try to retain as much oil as possi...

Page 18: ...ck cap over bushing and add 6472 locknut Do not overtighten or the shock will bind Fasten the lower shock with the 6918 screw into the arm outer hole Do the other rear shock FRONT SHOCK MOUNTING Add the 6473 bushings as shown Push shock cap over bushing and add 6472 locknut Do not overtighten or the shock will bind Fasten the lower shock with the 6918 screw into the arm s middle hole Do the other ...

Page 19: ...qty 1 ea servo horns 1 1 ASSEMBLE THE SERVO Find the approporiate 9180 servo horn for your servo marked A for Airtronics F for Futaba J for JRPropo and H for Hitec Remove the servo horn from your servo and replace with the 9180 horn then fasten with the stock mounting screw Install the 6270 ball end into the servo horn Add the 6272 dust cover Attach the 7336 mounts with the 6917 6860 screws and 73...

Page 20: ...ort steps 4 6 SPORT KIT ONLY best one trim horns so they don t go beyond wiper arm or hit the resistor 7527 7527 6932 6932 6936 8850 6711 6932 6932 6932 6936 6936 6936 6932 6936 8850 6936 6681 6951 6936 6515 INSTALL THE MOTOR Attach three capacitors to your motor according to the instructions that came with your motor if they are not on already For the Sport kit solder the colored plug wire to a p...

Page 21: ...6917 qty 2 4 40 x 3 8 1 1 PARTS REMOVED TO IMPROVE CLARITY BEC plug 6727 qty 1 servo tape TOOLS USED step 7 step 8 LEFT SIDE 1 16 20 red black REMOVE THESE PARTS FOR Sport steps 7 9 SPORT KIT ONLY 6917 PARTS REMOVED TO IMPROVE CLARITY 6917 FINAL RESISTOR SERVO ASSEMBLY Attach the 6712 arm to the horn with the 3721 screw and 2 washer Mount the arm and horn to the servo with the screw from your serv...

Page 22: ... 1 battery hold down strap 6332 qty 1 body clip SOLDERING INDIVIDUAL CELLS Solder connections properly to assemble a battery pack from individual cells TIP Team racers prefer battery bars or braid for sturdier connections Insulated wire will not allow the pack to fit in the battery slot solder connections with battery bars or braid BATTERY PRODUCTS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN KIT TOOLS USED 21 3 32 step 1...

Page 23: ...s then connect the motor to your ESC 6727 qty 1 servo strip TOOLS USED step 3 MOUNT THE ANTENNA Push your reciever wire through the built in antenna mount hole Thread the wire through the 6338 antenna and push the antenna firmly into the chassis antenna mount hole Add the 6338 cap to the other end of the antenna tube 6338 6338 qty 1 antenna tube cap 6338 qty 1 antenna tube step 4 6338 22 RECEIVER ...

Page 24: ... TEAM FACTORY TEAM BASIC SPORT KITS spoiler is not included in kit cut openings for wheels TEAM FACTORY TEAM BASIC SPORT KITS spoiler is not included in kit cut openings for wheels rear body clip front body clips SPOILER MOUNTING Spoiler is not included in Basic Sport kits Order 7185 Spoiler from Associated Cut spoiler from Chevy body where shown Mount to rear of body using 4 40 nuts and screws cu...

Page 25: ...into both sides of the front wheel Install the wheel assembly onto the axle Thread on the 6222 locknut Finish the second front wheel and tire 6 7880 qty 4 foam tire insert 7803 7880 7824 3438 7842 7880 7877 3977 6222 Put V grooves toward outside FRONT TIRE Between runs let your motor cool and inspect it for dirt or other deposits Make sure not to overheat the motor or this will cause serious damag...

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