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#1081
Tech Master
iTrader: (18)
Originally posted by Modena AL
I bought a TC3 from a friend and all the bearings in the hub carriers were missing the teflon shields off one side...not sure why . How should I go about cleaning these?
I bought a TC3 from a friend and all the bearings in the hub carriers were missing the teflon shields off one side...not sure why . How should I go about cleaning these?
I bought an ultrasonic jewelry cleaner from Target... $19. that thing shakes all the dirt out of the bearing...
#1082
Tech Master
Thanks over gear. I figured it was best to face the shield outside to keep dirt out. Should I relube the bearings with bearing oil or WD-40 or something like that after using a ultrasonic jewelry clearner?
#1083
Red > I do not take the shields off, to much of a pain in the ass like you said. I have the bearing blaster to help clean the bearings, but i dont use motor spray. i picked up a can of, cant think of the name now (will get it for everyone in the morning when i go to the garage), with Teflon to spray the bearings with. Once they are sprayed, i spin them to get all the dirt out. I then soak em in the same stuff i sprayed overnight. When i take them out, i lube them with trinity bearing oil. They come out nice and smooth. the teflon in the spray really helps.
I am thinking of getting the sparkle from Integy to help with the cleaning of the bearings.
I am thinking of getting the sparkle from Integy to help with the cleaning of the bearings.
#1084
Tech Initiate
IF you don't mind doing a little maintenance, remove all the shields. You will have the ultimate friction free drivetrain.
#1085
Tech Master
iTrader: (18)
Originally posted by Modena AL
Thanks over gear. I figured it was best to face the shield outside to keep dirt out. Should I relube the bearings with bearing oil or WD-40 or something like that after using a ultrasonic jewelry clearner?
Thanks over gear. I figured it was best to face the shield outside to keep dirt out. Should I relube the bearings with bearing oil or WD-40 or something like that after using a ultrasonic jewelry clearner?
#1086
Tech Master
Thanks over gear. I'm going to try that jewelry cleaner out in the near future. This years season starts in 3 weeks. Gotta be fast!!!
#1087
You must relube your bearing or you can say good bye to the bearing pretty quickly as the friction will slowly start to destroy them!!
They also will not be as smooth!!
They also will not be as smooth!!
#1089
Originally posted by over gear
what's the best oil for bearings?
what's the best oil for bearings?
Sincerely I'm not a big friend of Trinity stuff, but I reckon that some products from their catalog are fine.
#1090
Originally posted by wolfeman09
Red > I do not take the shields off, to much of a pain in the ass like you said. I have the bearing blaster to help clean the bearings, but i dont use motor spray. i picked up a can of, cant think of the name now (will get it for everyone in the morning when i go to the garage), with Teflon to spray the bearings with. Once they are sprayed, i spin them to get all the dirt out. I then soak em in the same stuff i sprayed overnight. When i take them out, i lube them with trinity bearing oil. They come out nice and smooth. the teflon in the spray really helps.
I am thinking of getting the sparkle from Integy to help with the cleaning of the bearings.
Red > I do not take the shields off, to much of a pain in the ass like you said. I have the bearing blaster to help clean the bearings, but i dont use motor spray. i picked up a can of, cant think of the name now (will get it for everyone in the morning when i go to the garage), with Teflon to spray the bearings with. Once they are sprayed, i spin them to get all the dirt out. I then soak em in the same stuff i sprayed overnight. When i take them out, i lube them with trinity bearing oil. They come out nice and smooth. the teflon in the spray really helps.
I am thinking of getting the sparkle from Integy to help with the cleaning of the bearings.
#1091
Originally posted by OUTofCONTROL
IF you don't mind doing a little maintenance, remove all the shields. You will have the ultimate friction free drivetrain.
IF you don't mind doing a little maintenance, remove all the shields. You will have the ultimate friction free drivetrain.
i'd rather clean the bearings once every 5 or 6 runs, simply just soak 'em or spray 'em with wd40 or acetone than have to remove 8 seals every two months or so.
#1092
Tech Initiate
Redsnad--Where in NE are you?
#1093
Tech Elite
iTrader: (2)
YOU MUST RELUBE THE BEARING!!!! Normally, we remove the inner shield (wolfy...it only takes 2 seconds??!?!?!), spray out the bearing and then soak it for a while in motor spray. Shake it around every now and then (or the jewelry cleaner works good, too!). Remove the bearing and slide it onto a shaft (one it came off of) and check to see how it spins. Is it free? Does it make grinding sounds? If it does, not clean...soak some more. Once that's done, remove them from the soaking solution, put them on a CLEAN cloth to absorb the remaining solution, and put ONE drop of Trinity's Royal Oil. As Corse-R said, it seems to be the best working stuff.
You can leave one shield off (redsand, yer brave!!! ) and just slide them back on and yer done!
You can leave one shield off (redsand, yer brave!!! ) and just slide them back on and yer done!
#1094
Tech Master
Thanks for everyones response. The TC3 I got from my friend has some really gritty bearings in it.
#1095
Regional Moderator
Originally posted by Modena AL
I used it at regionals, where it was legal
As of 6 o'clock tonight, we had 32R's in stock. I would hurry though...TnT is approaching fast! I got my tires over a month ago
BTW I knew that comment was going to come from someone at the track...it was only a matter of time, lol
I used it at regionals, where it was legal
As of 6 o'clock tonight, we had 32R's in stock. I would hurry though...TnT is approaching fast! I got my tires over a month ago
BTW I knew that comment was going to come from someone at the track...it was only a matter of time, lol
I'll pick up a set either tomorrow or Saturday. Has Jason dropped off that 1700 pack?