Grimracer
03-19-2010, 09:22 AM
Racers, For what its worth!
I have been updating my race boats to Castle 5.5mm bullets.
I know behind the times… I really do not race FE boats all that much and to date never toasted a deans but its time to update my fleet.
What I have found is the ID of the female Castle connector to be +/- .009" (WHEW!)
To help identify what female connectors you want to use before you solder: Purchase a .215" gauge pin. If the pin fits, use the connector. if not, pass on that one and test another.
If you feel you need more precision then that buy both a .215” gauge pin and a .217” gauge pin. The smaller one must fit and the larger one not.
What you will find is a fit that does not become compromised cycle after cycle.
Grimracer
I have been updating my race boats to Castle 5.5mm bullets.
I know behind the times… I really do not race FE boats all that much and to date never toasted a deans but its time to update my fleet.
What I have found is the ID of the female Castle connector to be +/- .009" (WHEW!)
To help identify what female connectors you want to use before you solder: Purchase a .215" gauge pin. If the pin fits, use the connector. if not, pass on that one and test another.
If you feel you need more precision then that buy both a .215” gauge pin and a .217” gauge pin. The smaller one must fit and the larger one not.
What you will find is a fit that does not become compromised cycle after cycle.
Grimracer