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Revell 1:32 Chevrolet Sting Ray Instruction Sheet

Each of the following factors affects the performance of any model slot car.
After you are sure that your racing motor is performing properly, here are some other things to checkout in order to get peak performance from your vintage Revell slot racing cars:

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Rear Chassis Assembly

Insert flanged bearings into rear frame, then press bearing retainers over bearings into place as shown. Next, slide (1) axle through bearings and gear [(2) ratios are supplied.] Place (1) 1/32" nylon spacer on each end of axle, then thread (1) 5-40 nut on to each end of axle. Run nuts flush against spacers, but do not tighten. Thread set screw into gear hub but do not tighten. Press (1) tire over (1) wheel rim (make 4). Tires must be "seated" and straight on rim. Thread a wheel and tire assembly on to each end of axle, run up flush against nut. Using wrench, tighten nut snug against back of wheel. Axle must turn freely and have very little end play.

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Front Chassis and Pick-up Assembly

Assemble front chassis using remaining axle, (2) 1/32" spacers, (2) 5.40 nuts and wheel assemblies. Next, cut pick-up contact in half to form two contacts of equal length. Insert contacts down through top of slots in pick-up shoe. Pull contacts through slot, leaving 1/4" of contact sticking out of top of shoe. Fold contacts forward down over holes and pierce a clearance hole through braid with a pencil point. Use self-tapping screws to fasten braid to pick-up shoe. Do not tighten screws. Insert pin on pick-up shoe through hole in frame as shown. Slide bushing down on to pin and lock bushing on pin with 4.40 screw. Pick-up shoe must pivot freely but not be sloppy.

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Chassis and Motor Assembly

To assemble front and rear chassis assemblies, spread legs of front chassis slightly and locate tabs into slots of rear chassis. Assemble front and rear motor brackets on bearings of motor, then position down into frame. Fasten brackets with 4-40 screws and nuts. Do not tighten nuts as frame must be adjusted to mount into body. Turn completed body upside down and adjust frame mounting holes with screw inserts in body. See Step 5. At the same time, position motor to mesh teeth on motor pinion with crown gear on axle. Carefully lift from body and tighten all 4 bracket screws to lock frame at correct wheel base. Bend tabs on rear bracket to hold motor. Mesh teeth on crown gear with pinion and lock in place with set screw. Do not mesh gears too tight. Attach motor leads to pick-up shoe [(1) lead to each screw] then tighten screws down snugly. Trim excess braid from front of shoe.

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Chassis and Body Assembly

Turn body upside down. Locate chassis assembly down into body and align holes in chassis with screw inserts in body. Attach chassis to body with (3) 4-40 screws. Blade on pick-up shoe may require trimming when run in commercial track. Snap chrome wheel inserts into wheels and cement knock-off hubs into chrome inserts.

1. Apply light oil to axle bearings.
2. Apply light grease to gears.
3. After 1 hour of running, crown gear and motor pinion gear should be adjusted for tighter mesh. Gears must not bind.
4. Never disassemble or apply oil to the Revell motor. It is permanently lubricated.
5. Tires require a "breaking in" period. They will run better after being used for a period of time.
6. Spread braid for maximum contact with track.
7. If car runs in reverse, switch motor lead wires to pick-up shoe.