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crashed_1 05-09-2004 08:30 AM

Re: Thrustbearing after run.
 

Originally posted by markp27
Here is my thrust breaing after driving today - looks intact :nod: but most of the grease is migrated from the bearing :nod: It needs a clean and re-grease for saftey's sake.

Cheers, Mark

Mark, if you're using Mugen Super Grease on your thrust bearings, they'll probably last you a good 3 weekends of bashing before a regrease is needed. These grease are great for the diff balls too.:cool:

Picard 05-09-2004 08:31 AM


Originally posted by Taylor-Racing
"schumacher grease" :weird: - must be quality German grease, is it?
The same grease I used with the R12, and it has been fine :nod:

Taylor-Racing 05-09-2004 08:37 AM


Originally posted by markp27
Yep, that's the one - I previously used a lighter grease and my thrust bearing broke. I should have checked it better than I did, but with the Mugen grease it should hold longer - just in case you forget to check :nod: (Part number is B0308 - in case you need it).
Your bearing looks fine. We use a Moly based 1:1 engine assembly lube - it's like a thin grease if that makes any sense. :rolleyes:
It does get thrown out but there always seems to be some left on the ball race and we've never blown one. I'll have to get some Mugen grease, though, thanks.

Taylor-Racing 05-09-2004 08:39 AM


Originally posted by Picard
The same grease I used with the R12, and it has been fine :nod:
Should have used it on the R12 front arms, eh. :lol:
Just joking. ;)

markp27 05-09-2004 08:40 AM


Originally posted by Taylor-Racing
"schumacher grease" :weird: - must be quality German grease, is it?
:lol: Actually the Schumacher company is British :nod: doesn't sound very British, though :lol:

Picard 05-09-2004 08:40 AM


Originally posted by Taylor-Racing
Should have used it on the R12 front arms, eh. :lol:
Just joking. ;)

:flaming: :lol:

Picard 05-09-2004 08:41 AM


Originally posted by markp27
:lol: Actually the Schumacher company is British :nod: doesn't sound very British, though :lol:
Yes you are on the money mark :nod:

markp27 05-09-2004 08:43 AM

Re: Re: Thrustbearing after run.
 

Originally posted by crashed_1
Mark, if you're using Mugen Super Grease on your thrust bearings, they'll probably last you a good 3 weekends of bashing before a regrease is needed. These grease are great for the diff balls too.:cool:
Hey, crashed_1 old budy! How you doing - god!!! What is that for an Avatar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I feel ill :lol:

I'm just a bit paranoid until I get some spare thrust bearings - after I blew mine yesterday, a friend kindly offered me one of his from his TC3 Nitro - the hole measured 4.4mm in the carrier :cry: so close yet so far :cry:

Has D used his Mazda shell yet?

markp27 05-09-2004 08:46 AM

Wilst discussing offset rims, I'm using some 1mm spacers in the back wheels. This means I can make the track width 1mm shorter either side and thus lessen the risk of a pivot ball being ripped out :nod: As I mention in the FAQ, though, the narrower the track, the less upwards suspension travel you get - but as I'm running 200mm with the 2x1mm spacers, then I still have plenty of uptravel :nod:

Taylor-Racing 05-09-2004 08:48 AM

OK, but what is "specified" for the 710?
Zero offset?

markp27 05-09-2004 09:01 AM


Originally posted by Taylor-Racing
OK, but what is "specified" for the 710?
Zero offset?

Yeah, the normal Serpent rims are 0 offset.

Taylor-Racing 05-09-2004 09:08 AM


Originally posted by markp27
Yeah, the normal Serpent rims are 0 offset.
Cheers Mark.

crashed_1 05-09-2004 09:11 AM

Re: Re: Re: Thrustbearing after run.
 

Originally posted by markp27
Hey, crashed_1 old budy! How you doing - god!!! What is that for an Avatar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I feel ill :lol:

I'm just a bit paranoid until I get some spare thrust bearings - after I blew mine yesterday, a friend kindly offered me one of his from his TC3 Nitro - the hole measured 4.4mm in the carrier :cry: so close yet so far :cry:

Has D used his Mazda shell yet?

:lol: :lol: :lol: Makes me dizzy too...:weird:

A thrust bearing from a NTC3?:eek: :eek: :eek: Better not let D see this man...he'll go hysterical.:lol: :lol: :lol:

Has D used his shell?...He was smokin our local track with it...:cool: He was having some problems with rear traction lately. Had a bouncy rear end and found the outdrives on the rear badly eaten up by the doggy bones.:( The rear suspension/wheels tend to move up on acceleration.(More apparent on a starter box):confused: It happened to mine too but managed to cure it with a set of new outdrives.;)

Sow&Steady 05-09-2004 09:33 AM

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: 200mm International at Heemstede
 

Originally posted by markp27
W-W story? You're forgetting Sow&Steady how stupid I am - which W-W story? Not the Wifey thing is it? :lol:
Yeap .. Wifey-Work thing(s). Anyway, glad to hear that you managed to drift! Now, if I only could find those RC Drifting videos I downloaded ages ago ... could then post them on 3Hobby!

I too decided to go and have a look at the track. Luckily I didn't bring the car(s), the BRCA 1:10 Electric Nationals was on! Track slightly damp but those guys were flying regardless! Now I need to go figure how to download the short video I captured onto the PC. :rolleyes:

markp27 05-09-2004 09:38 AM


Originally posted by Taylor-Racing
Cheers Mark.
No problems, matey! :nod:


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