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The Russkit Eliminator Mk.1 Dragster Chassis

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The Russkit Eliminator Mk.1 Dragster Chassis

How to Build Eliminator Mk.1 Dragster
Dragster Instruction Sheet, Read Instructions carefully Before Starting Construction

1. Slip the four short 2-56 screws through the rear end plates and U bracket. Thread the 2-56 nuts to the 2-56 screws, but do not tighten.
2. Remove the two long screws from the rear of the motor. The rear is the end opposite the magnet. Slide the U bracket assembly in place as shown and re-install screws. Thread 2-56 nuts on to re-inserted screws.
3. Slide 2-56 screw through front frame rails and spacer. Spacer should be between rails. Thread 2-56 nut to screw, but do not tighten.
4. Slip the front tires on to the front wheels. Thread one front wheel on to the front axle. Next, slip brass spacer on axle. Slide axle through front frame rails. Now, slip second spacer on, and thread on remaining front wheel. Thread on 5-40 nuts, but do not tighten.
5. Remove the two screws from front of motor. Slip front frame assembly in place and replace screws. Thread 2-56 nuts to re-inserted screws. Now, tighten nut and screw holding front spacer to frame rails. (Figure 3). Adjust front wheels to minimum end play and tighten 5.40 nuts.
6. Slip guide arm between front frame rails. Slip long 2-56 screw through frame rails and guide arm. Thread 2-56 nut on screw. Insert pick up brushes between front and rear guide pieces, and use a short 2-56 screw to hold assembly together. Now, slip guide assembly through hole in pick up arm. Use small 0-ring on guide post to hold guide assembly in position.
7. Solder spur gear 5/8" from end of rear axle. Solder pinion to motor shaft. Using small washers or a tube spacer, shim out the spur gear to mesh properly with the pinion. (See Figure 9.) Slip a tube spacer or washers over the other end of the axle after inserting the axle through bearings. Now, slip rear tires on wheels and put rear wheels on axle. After adjusting end play, tighten set screws. Adjust for proper gear mesh and tighten the four 2-56 screws holding U bracket and rear end plates. After wiring the car, your dragster is now complete

In order to get maximum performance from your slicks, it is necessary to cut through to the foam.

You can use a sanding block or an X-ACTO knife, as shown. To do this, mount the wheel and tire to a shaft and put the shaft in a drill press or electric drill. You can also cut the tires on the car. This is accomplished by holding the car securely and applying power to the motor. If using an X-ACTO knife, cut carefully as the tire is soft. Merely decide where you want to cut, and holding the knife securely, insert the knife with the wire turning Finish with sand paper.

Clean your tires with a cleaning fluid, such as Energine, before every run. 8e sure to wipe the first five or six feet of the track clean of any oil or dirt. Make sure the wheels are on tight, and there are no loose nuts or screws. Always keep the pick up brushes in good shape and clean by stroking them with a tooth brush. Only by careful preparation can you achieve consistent results. Once the car is running consistently, you can start experimenting with gearing, tires, etc.

American Russkit Company, 6368 Arizona Circle, Los Angeles, Calif. 90045