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Lost pilot spring having some issues

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  • From: Pasadena California
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Lost pilot spring having some issues
Posted by BradenD on Monday, August 14, 2023 2:08 PM

Hey all took apart my Key GS5 because I forgot how I wired it about a year ago. I guess when I took it apart I lost the spring for the pilot truck. I tried putting  it back together with a spare that came with it but I get shorts, derailments, and sometimes the wheels don't spin. I've tried without the spring, without the washers, and just about every level of tightness I have no idea what the best course of action is. Could anyone point me in the right direction?

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Posted by wrench567 on Monday, August 14, 2023 6:16 PM

    Make sure the insulated wheels are on the same side as the insulated drivers. I usually remove the truck springs and add weight to the truck itself. Springs can bind up the truck from moving. It should be held on by a shoulder bolt and washer. If you use a regular threaded screw it will surely bind.

    Pete.

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Posted by BradenD on Monday, August 14, 2023 6:20 PM

Yes I found a previous thread that sorta had information on this and added some weight to the trucks. Works great thanks though, Pete.

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