losi_racer

iTrader: (25)

can any1 point me to a clutch bearings for my losi 8ight that will last more then a night of racing. ive replaced my clutch 4 times now because the bearing fails and then parts of the bearings start to eat up my shoes

porkchop

you replace them ever week no matter what man it a buck just toss them i rather spend a buck on clutch bell bearings then 20 on a bell and 30 on a new sper

desertbird

iTrader: (7)

Yes replace them often, but if you are burning them up that quick you have mesh, alignment, shim and/or other issues. I can go two race weekends and be ok, that does not mean I do it, but they will last longer if everything is in tip top alignment and shimmed up properly.

boostfiend

iTrader: (1)

Make sure it's shimmed right. Once it expands due to heat, things are going to be much closer together.

I had three gallons on my original bearings before I sold it. Granted, I cleaned em after every event and greased em.

Jesse

I ran TKO bearings for 3 straight gallons with full neglect LOL prolly the best investment i have made...use to change out my bearings every other outing for peace of mind...now i just run these new bearings and they tend to be solid.

Chill_Will

iTrader: (33)

If you have to change bearings every weekend you are doing something wrong. I have had my 8ight T for a year and only replace the bearing 4 times and only one time I had to because they blew out.

ABURTON

iTrader: (24)

I agree. It sounds like maybe your engine alighnment in relation to the spur is crooked. I use the losi bearings and often go many races on them. My routine is that I take one of the seals off each bearing, blow the oil out, spray out with nitro cleaner, and apply a "touch" of bearing oil. After every race I do over again. I think the ones in my car are 3-4 races old now. It is best to replace them every so often anyways. I just do that because they have proven good time after time.

porkchop

it not that people have to change them we do for peace of mind

ABURTON

iTrader: (24)

are you using these or the rubber sealed ones? Either way it should not matter.

http://www.carolinasrc.com/Webstore/...idproduct=4062


Also if you have your end play to tight it will cause heat and ruin any bearing. Just things to check.

ABURTON

iTrader: (24)

sure, I would say so as well. I'm just saying that something else is wrong with this situation.

porkchop

i am with you on that alan my answer bearings last stupid long time be4 there gone but i change them ever week be4 the main

jamminnay

iTrader: (11)

i would defintely check your alignment... i normally change mine every couple of races.. it just all depends on how much practice and such

brian kadow

Check your chassis flex, I am not sure what buggy you are running but if there is alot of rear flex in the car it put alot of pressure on the clutch bearings.

jamminnay

iTrader: (11)

he has a losi

losi_racer

iTrader: (25)

everything is fine on my Losi 8ight buggy. i took it to 2 different lhs, and ive had them both install the clutch at least once, i wanted to make sure it was done right. They checked everythin on my buggy. and what bearings are you using that are costing a dollar? im using the losi clutch bearings and they cost 6 bucks for a front and rear