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Resolved by Zap Brannigan!
The right front wheel of my Roli keeps falling off. I open up the wheel and the e-clip has fallen off the axle. I push it back on, but it is not very tight, and keeps falling off. It now doesn't stay on at all.
I think it would be better to replace with the metal collar and set screw like the outside of the wheel, but I don't know what to search for.
Does anyone know what that collar is called and what size, or at the least what size e-clips I need to try and find?
For now, I tried using a bit of Sugru wrapped around the axle. When it cures I'll know if it worked, but I suspect it is just a temporary fix at best.
Alan
Just using a ruler, it looks like the axle is 4mm. Not sure if I need a 4mm e-clip, or 3.5 or 3 to fit the slot in the shaft. Since Zap said he used one from a Tamyia shock kit, I am guessing either 3 or 4, not 3.5 since they sell this replacement kit that has 2,3, and 4's in it, but no half sizes: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tamiya-2mm-3mm-4mm-E-Clip-Set-23-TAM50380-/351277703500?
It was so cheap, I went ahead and ordered this set. I'll know next week if it includes the right ones.
Alan
To help you out the dimensions of the e-clip are: 6.3mm(OD) x 2.3mm(ID) x 0.6mm(thickness). I'll snail mail you some replacements as the Tamiya ones may not work.
@Jeremie,
Thanks!
Alan
Since Jeremie took care of this for you I did not look for anything last night. However, my offer still stands if what you get does not work. Just let me know.
Thanks Zap.
I'll let you know.
Alan