Originally Posted by
blis
Key reason for tearing own a Nitro engine is to degum the bearings of castor, general clea, lube and give it a once over for good measure.
the instruction manual for my engine (OS zac project) states that the crankshaft is filled with silicone & not use kerosene etc to clean, only use alcohol or fuel...could i just use my nitro fuel?
what is the best way to clean it as i dont want to remove the bearings? maybe rinse out the block & bearings with fuel & then add a few drops of common 2 stroke oil (lawnmower oil) to the bearings, crankshaft seat, crankshaft pin, conrod bearing & inner sleeve? sorry to ask specific questions...