Tempest open tail gear box - FAI Vs. 3D version

[I3DM]

Hello guys,

i got a Tempest FAI kit with Extreme head (brand new) and MA put in a Tempest 3D complete open tail box. i was wondering if all the FAI gear (tail bellcrank, tail pitch slider and other stuff) will fit on the Tempest 3D tail box well ?

which one is considered better for 3D anyway, and why ? i can see the Stratus uses the left side (3D) tail box..

thanks.

[I3DM]

I did some more looking into the kit and it seems that they just put in a complete 3D tail box (123-75A) instead of the FAI box (123-74A).

anyway, how do i convert my 3D box (123-75A) to the FAI (123-74A) box, while making sure the mesh is correct ?

thanks !!

[I3DM]

OK guys, just by looking at the pics of both gear boxes i figured out the conversion was easy enough so i went ahead and it did, just poped the roll pin out of the outer gear, and loosened the 2 collar screws and the shaft went out, then re-placed the gear and collar on the opposite sides and tightened.

anyway, i would still like to know what you guys are using as reference for gear mesh, especially since i hear it needs adjusting after the first few flights (breaking in) anyway.

thanks !

[NolanManley]

Go to the home page and look to the right side and click on THIS LINK. "View posts since last visit" or "Topic activity view" go to the 2nd page. Look down the list and you should see what your looking for from carey shurley. :roll:

[I3DM]

I found this on that post:

http://www.miniatureaircraftusa.com/support/setups/open_tr_gearbox_recommendations.asp

Cant be any more simple then that..
Thanks !!!