Connector Tip (Castle 5.5)

[Grimracer]

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]

Great advice - do you have a link for the go/no go gauge?

[detox]

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

www.mcmaster.com


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[egneg]

Thanks for the info detox.

[Jeff Wohlt]

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.