T-Rex 600N Lock collar

[jskdog]

Iv just fired up the Align 50 hyper for the first time, hoping to maiden it when the wind dies down. The engine is setup nicely but i have noticed when iv just checked over the helicopter that there seems to be some metal filings from the top lock collar. I have put some aluminum bearing blocks in it to replace the plastic ones. Any ideas?

[Sesame]

check you havnt put the bearing blocks in the wrong way around, this is usually the cause for it filing the block away.

[jskdog]

Iv got the align writing facing upwards on the top block and downwards on the bottom

[SadSack]

do you have the coller right way round to bearing ?

[Sesame]

not sure which way that is without looking at mine, but the top one the should be in place so that the bearing itself would go into the block from the top.The screws go in from the underside and pull the plate down on the top.

If you see what I mean

[jskdog]

The screws are underneath and do pull the plate down from the top and the collar is on the right way round,looks like i might have to take the block out and have a better look

[jskdog]

Iv taken the bearing block out and turned it upside down so the writing is pointing down and it runs lovely and smooth on the bearing so gonna keep it like that for now.

[Sesame]

I'm now going to have to take a look at mine when I get home, I really cant remember which way up my writing is, but I know it works lol

[jskdog]

Im pretty sure i have put it in upside down now, but its the only way it works so cant see a problem.
Just wish this wind would die down cant wait for the first hover!

[sacko]

Mine is the same as this..

EDIT: Unsure now, Both the bearing caps face the top. From the picture in the manual the lower block should be upside down?

[Tim Procter]

Iv got the align writing facing upwards on the top block and downwards on the bottom

The 600n must have both bearing blocks the same way up.

There lies your problem mate.

The 700 has them fitted the same way you fitted yours now. Upper bearing facing up, Lower bearing facing down.

[coptermanic]

Think mine are correct, but will check anyway. Thanks for the info Tim !!!

[Sesame]

Mine must be older bearing blocks as they have white writing on both sides which obviously doesn't help you lol

[coptermanic]

Well, the upper bearing block has the bolts coming from underneath, so the clamp ring is on top. The [COLOR="rgb(75, 0, 130)"]lower[/COLOR] bearing block has the bolts entering from the top, so the clamp ring is underneath.
Surely though, the bearing blocks can only fit one way as the locating lug does not appear to be exactly in line with the 2 bolt holes for the frame bolts? It is offset. Or is it my tired eyes??

So Tim, the clamp ring should be on the upper side with the bolts coming in from below for BOTH bearing blocks. Yes??

If Tim is correct, and they are offset, then my kit came with the wrong parts, and I am sure I will not be alone!!

[coptermanic]

And when you compare the image on page 10 of the manual with the pics of the components, it looks as if the bolts come from the upper side for the lower bearing.
Fast Lad Performance

Maybe it's my old eyes, but the lower bearing in the manual looks as if it is orientated like the right image on the web page.

Hate to be harping on, but just want it to be correct for ALL of us.