16LikesSerpent S411
08-13-2013, 06:58 PM
#5791
Any guys having a problem with the bearings on the middle shaft?
My friend and I both picked up Eryx's last month and both of us have had a bearing fail on the middle shaft that holds the spur and belt pulleys.
My friends bearing went out on him on the first day of driving it and mine went a week or 2 after that. Both bearing failures resulted in the middle shaft needing to be replaced due to damage on the ends where the bearing fits on too. We both run Mod class, 4.5T motors.
Im just curious are other guys(especially mod) having any similar problems?
one thing I noticed when ordering new bearings is that when searching for replacement bearings using the Serpent part number is that a flanged bearing comes up. Both our kits came with standard non flanged bearings.
Could this help explain the bearing failures? and maybe explain the spur side play that I see most people on here have?
I ordered the flanged bearings and also have some non flanged bearings like the ones that came with the kit. im waiting for them to come in along with the new center shaft. Any advice on which style bearing to use? we really don't want to keep replacing center shafts.
thanks
My friend and I both picked up Eryx's last month and both of us have had a bearing fail on the middle shaft that holds the spur and belt pulleys.
My friends bearing went out on him on the first day of driving it and mine went a week or 2 after that. Both bearing failures resulted in the middle shaft needing to be replaced due to damage on the ends where the bearing fits on too. We both run Mod class, 4.5T motors.
Im just curious are other guys(especially mod) having any similar problems?
one thing I noticed when ordering new bearings is that when searching for replacement bearings using the Serpent part number is that a flanged bearing comes up. Both our kits came with standard non flanged bearings.
Could this help explain the bearing failures? and maybe explain the spur side play that I see most people on here have?
I ordered the flanged bearings and also have some non flanged bearings like the ones that came with the kit. im waiting for them to come in along with the new center shaft. Any advice on which style bearing to use? we really don't want to keep replacing center shafts.
thanks
08-13-2013, 07:09 PM
#5792
I can recommend avid bearings for a replacement. im running a full set of Ceramic revolution bearings in my S411. thing is damn fast and free with them in place.
make sure all the bulkheads are properly aligned and not causing any load on the bearings in their carriers. if your tightening screws and the transmission gets tighter, something popped out of alignment which will kill the bearings sooner.
layshaft bearing should never go bad really.. definitely a plug for the avids though. $40 to do the entire transmission and wheel bearings. i didnt bother with dif carrier bearings, after relubing those they were extremely smooth.
im totally in the habbit of cleaning and lubing even new cars and new bearings now!
make sure all the bulkheads are properly aligned and not causing any load on the bearings in their carriers. if your tightening screws and the transmission gets tighter, something popped out of alignment which will kill the bearings sooner.
layshaft bearing should never go bad really.. definitely a plug for the avids though. $40 to do the entire transmission and wheel bearings. i didnt bother with dif carrier bearings, after relubing those they were extremely smooth.
im totally in the habbit of cleaning and lubing even new cars and new bearings now!
08-14-2013, 09:53 AM
#5793
Any guys having a problem with the bearings on the middle shaft?
My friend and I both picked up Eryx's last month and both of us have had a bearing fail on the middle shaft that holds the spur and belt pulleys.
My friends bearing went out on him on the first day of driving it and mine went a week or 2 after that. Both bearing failures resulted in the middle shaft needing to be replaced due to damage on the ends where the bearing fits on too. We both run Mod class, 4.5T motors.
Im just curious are other guys(especially mod) having any similar problems?
one thing I noticed when ordering new bearings is that when searching for replacement bearings using the Serpent part number is that a flanged bearing comes up. Both our kits came with standard non flanged bearings.
Could this help explain the bearing failures? and maybe explain the spur side play that I see most people on here have?
I ordered the flanged bearings and also have some non flanged bearings like the ones that came with the kit. im waiting for them to come in along with the new center shaft. Any advice on which style bearing to use? we really don't want to keep replacing center shafts.
thanks
My friend and I both picked up Eryx's last month and both of us have had a bearing fail on the middle shaft that holds the spur and belt pulleys.
My friends bearing went out on him on the first day of driving it and mine went a week or 2 after that. Both bearing failures resulted in the middle shaft needing to be replaced due to damage on the ends where the bearing fits on too. We both run Mod class, 4.5T motors.
Im just curious are other guys(especially mod) having any similar problems?
one thing I noticed when ordering new bearings is that when searching for replacement bearings using the Serpent part number is that a flanged bearing comes up. Both our kits came with standard non flanged bearings.
Could this help explain the bearing failures? and maybe explain the spur side play that I see most people on here have?
I ordered the flanged bearings and also have some non flanged bearings like the ones that came with the kit. im waiting for them to come in along with the new center shaft. Any advice on which style bearing to use? we really don't want to keep replacing center shafts.
thanks
08-14-2013, 05:54 PM
#5794
Thanks for the response's. I appreciate it
Tried the flanged bearing(SER1338 as listed on the manual) and yea it doesn't fit right.
Ill try Valks suggestion on the Ceramic bearings and keep a close eye on them.
Thanks again.
Tried the flanged bearing(SER1338 as listed on the manual) and yea it doesn't fit right.
Ill try Valks suggestion on the Ceramic bearings and keep a close eye on them.
Thanks again.
08-18-2013, 01:38 PM
#5795
Tech Apprentice
2013 LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS "IIC"
I am thinking of participate and I wounder if there will be any "fellow" racers there.
08-19-2013, 08:42 AM
#5796
08-20-2013, 10:42 AM
#5798
Any info about Marcs car from the German Nats? Pics, setup sheet, anything? Sounds like he did pretty well.
08-20-2013, 10:57 AM
#5799
08-20-2013, 11:37 AM
#5800
Tech Regular
Just to let people know, I have a serpent s411 Team edition roller that i got in a trade that i will not be using, never seen outdoor use and overall looks to be in near pristine condition bar a few marks on the plastics where pliers were used to mount steering links etc
im in hospital at the moment so havnt had a chance to look at myself, parcel is waiting at home for me but do have a fair few good quality photos,
Cant send over seas so UK (England) based buyers only, looking for £250 roughly
im in hospital at the moment so havnt had a chance to look at myself, parcel is waiting at home for me but do have a fair few good quality photos,
Cant send over seas so UK (England) based buyers only, looking for £250 roughly
08-20-2013, 01:26 PM
#5802
got to this race http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric...rcar-gate.html any other fellow serpent drivers going?
08-20-2013, 01:49 PM
#5803
Tech Regular
iTrader: (16)
got to this race http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric...rcar-gate.html any other fellow serpent drivers going?
08-21-2013, 10:55 PM
#5804
08-22-2013, 04:54 AM
#5805
problem and some tips
hello,
i have some problems with my cvds the pin keeps comming out and i am putting thread lock and the flat side is properly placed. it happens only on the front cvds.
also can you tell me some tips on what to do before a race. What to check? change? and.....
thanks in advance
i have some problems with my cvds the pin keeps comming out and i am putting thread lock and the flat side is properly placed. it happens only on the front cvds.
also can you tell me some tips on what to do before a race. What to check? change? and.....
thanks in advance