Serpent 710
05-16-2004 | 11:06 AM
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Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 170
From: DC Metro Area
Re: Strange problem with the Centax
Originally posted by markp27
Hi Guys, had a really strange problem with my centax today: both the metal shielded bearing were destroyed and I could hardly remove them from the bell and engine shaft
I'm not sure why this occured as the thrust bearing is A1 condition - not signs of wear or damage 
I checked the centax last night and it spun beautifuly - not notching or sticking.
At the track I didn't notice anything until I span the back wheels and felt something sticking - I thought at first it was the thrust bearing, but it was due to the destroyed metal shielded bearings.
The only thing I can think of was that an Mugen guy hit the side of my car quite hard, just after I blew him away
but I don't see how this would have caused the two bearing to fail.
Any ideas anyone?
Hi Guys, had a really strange problem with my centax today: both the metal shielded bearing were destroyed and I could hardly remove them from the bell and engine shaft
I'm not sure why this occured as the thrust bearing is A1 condition - not signs of wear or damage I checked the centax last night and it spun beautifuly - not notching or sticking.
At the track I didn't notice anything until I span the back wheels and felt something sticking - I thought at first it was the thrust bearing, but it was due to the destroyed metal shielded bearings.
The only thing I can think of was that an Mugen guy hit the side of my car quite hard, just after I blew him away
but I don't see how this would have caused the two bearing to fail.Any ideas anyone?
05-16-2004 | 11:15 AM
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 4,069
From: Nuremberg, Germany
Re: Re: Strange problem with the Centax
Originally posted by cox049
Mark, my guess is that the bearings failure isn't related to any bad adjustment/tuning of the centax. Sh*t just happens, Maybe one bearing was faulty and overloaded the other... you know... I don't think it will happen again with new bearings
Mark, my guess is that the bearings failure isn't related to any bad adjustment/tuning of the centax. Sh*t just happens, Maybe one bearing was faulty and overloaded the other... you know... I don't think it will happen again with new bearings
05-16-2004 | 11:17 AM
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Posts: 4,069
From: Nuremberg, Germany
Servicing metal shielded bearing.
Related to my bearing failure, does anyone know how to service metal shielded bearings.
Fortunately I have a couple of old centax shielded bearings which I can put in my 710, but one is quite gritty. I've cleaned it in degreaser and as I can't open the bearing, I've simply soaked it in serpent bearing oil. Seems nice and smooth now, but is there a better solution?
Fortunately I have a couple of old centax shielded bearings which I can put in my 710, but one is quite gritty. I've cleaned it in degreaser and as I can't open the bearing, I've simply soaked it in serpent bearing oil. Seems nice and smooth now, but is there a better solution?
05-16-2004 | 11:27 AM
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Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 247
From: Near Serpent (grrrr)
Re: Servicing metal shielded bearing.
Originally posted by markp27
Related to my bearing failure, does anyone know how to service metal shielded bearings.
Fortunately I have a couple of old centax shielded bearings which I can put in my 710, but one is quite gritty. I've cleaned it in degreaser and as I can't open the bearing, I've simply soaked it in serpent bearing oil. Seems nice and smooth now, but is there a better solution?
Related to my bearing failure, does anyone know how to service metal shielded bearings.
Fortunately I have a couple of old centax shielded bearings which I can put in my 710, but one is quite gritty. I've cleaned it in degreaser and as I can't open the bearing, I've simply soaked it in serpent bearing oil. Seems nice and smooth now, but is there a better solution?
05-16-2004 | 12:03 PM
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From: Nuremberg, Germany
Re: Re: Strange problem with the Centax
Originally posted by Schrijver99
Is your cluth-housing in its original shape, does it turn without a wobble?
Is your cluth-housing in its original shape, does it turn without a wobble?
Cheers, Mark.
05-16-2004 | 12:04 PM
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From: Nuremberg, Germany
Re: Re: Servicing metal shielded bearing.
Originally posted by Schrijver99
At the outer edge there is a very thin spring wich you have to take out in order to get the shield out. Also remember wich way the shield got out (Up/Down)
At the outer edge there is a very thin spring wich you have to take out in order to get the shield out. Also remember wich way the shield got out (Up/Down)
any suggestions on how to remove the spring?
05-16-2004 | 12:24 PM
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Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 19,679
From: MORDOR
Originally posted by cox049
I painted this body yesterday. Nothing comparable to Glenn's and other guys hi quality work but I really enjoy doing it. And even more these days that I can't go to the track due to work...
I painted this body yesterday. Nothing comparable to Glenn's and other guys hi quality work but I really enjoy doing it. And even more these days that I can't go to the track due to work...
Another scheme to copy ! 
05-16-2004 | 12:27 PM
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From: MORDOR
Originally posted by Pyramid
I find it hard to believe the dogbones could fly out if you set them at 200mm. It is already tight, or is the space different when using the front diff?
I find it hard to believe the dogbones could fly out if you set them at 200mm. It is already tight, or is the space different when using the front diff?
Originally posted by Pyramid
Once I tought I lost it also but later find out that new impact bones are 'PoS'.
Once I tought I lost it also but later find out that new impact bones are 'PoS'.
05-16-2004 | 12:28 PM
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From: MORDOR
Re: Re: ?
Originally posted by Pyramid
If you need to know what's good or bad about S710, browse as many pages back to read what they all have to say.
If you need to know what's good or bad about S710, browse as many pages back to read what they all have to say.
Seek the FAQ keeper and you'll find the light ! I believe the Serpent needs to be built and set correct. Once that is done, driving the 710 should be pretty much easy.
05-16-2004 | 12:31 PM
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From: MORDOR
Originally posted by markp27
Hey, last time you were going to copy Kevin's scheme....
Hey, last time you were going to copy Kevin's scheme....
Made even worse when you're spoilt for choices with so many nice ones to copy and with people like crashed_1 as your wingman...
05-16-2004 | 12:32 PM
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From: MORDOR
Re: Re: Re: McLaren F1 GTR Longtail
Originally posted by GlennCauley
I am going to save this for our Canadian Gas Nationals in August and run it there... I believe they have a concours event.
I am going to save this for our Canadian Gas Nationals in August and run it there... I believe they have a concours event.
05-16-2004 | 12:32 PM
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Re: Re: ?
Originally posted by Wap
But if you are like me i would buy the best car anyway (710) and learn as i go
But if you are like me i would buy the best car anyway (710) and learn as i go
I started that way. Driving the Serpent somehow made it possible for me to understand and aquire as much knowledge about RC cars. That's one of the best parts I like about RC besides driving and building the kit ! That of course does NOT include painting !