Connector Tip (Castle 5.5)

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  • Grimracer
    Senior Member
    • Nov 2008
    • 662

    #1

    Connector Tip (Castle 5.5)

    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
  • egneg
    Fast Electric Addict!
    • Feb 2008
    • 4670

    #2
    Great advice - do you have a link for the go/no go gauge?
    IMPBA 20481S D-12

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    • detox
      Fast Electric Addict!
      • Jun 2008
      • 2318

      #3
      Mcmaster Carr sells them $3.09 each. Search under part# 2275

      McMaster-Carr is the complete source for your plant with over 595,000 products. 98% of products ordered ship from stock and deliver same or next day.



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      • egneg
        Fast Electric Addict!
        • Feb 2008
        • 4670

        #4
        Thanks for the info detox.
        IMPBA 20481S D-12

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        • Jeff Wohlt
          Fast Electric Addict!
          • Jan 2008
          • 2716

          #5
          I spread the male legs out a bit to get them to fit really tight. If you leave them they are fine but if you take them on and off then make sure they have a tight fit.

          China stuff is what it is about--- low QC.
          www.rcraceboat.com

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