The New Werks B5 .21 Racing Engine
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Well racing is done for the year and practice days are numbered. I was thinking about ordering a set of tko ceramic bearings to install over winter. Is it worth the money? The stock bearings are still good (3 gallons on motor) and the motor is running great. Just wondering if I you should mess with it or just leave it. Will the bearings add anything at all?
Thanks for the input
Thanks for the input
#5602
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I installed TKO's @ 3 gallons as well. I did notice the motor spooled up quicker and better on top end....but i also had problems with dirt getting by the front bearing...so I just ran with a rear ceramic and stock front bearing. Not saying that problem will happen to you.
#5604
Joined: May 2002
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if it idles then raises its a sign its too lean somewhere Im going to say richen top and bottom to flush and go from there
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Well I just recently purchased the new Werls Pro Clutch to go with my new B5. The supplied collet put the flywheel a little to far forward and the clutchbell will not spin freely when you tighten down the screw at the end of the crankshaft. Shimming it just makes the problem worse. I measured the collet at 7mm and I noticed that in all my other engines the flyweel sits nearly flush to the front bearing.
Anyone know where I can get a 6mm or 5mm collet or am I doing something wrong?
Anyone know where I can get a 6mm or 5mm collet or am I doing something wrong?
#5609
Well... I was practicing at a local club racing track today and set the new track record lap time with my B5 in my buggy. 3 laps after I set the lap time the rod snapped
The piece of the piston broke too. It had no more than 6 gallons on it maybe a tad more.
The piece of the piston broke too. It had no more than 6 gallons on it maybe a tad more.
Last edited by Quad Racer 34; 10-11-2010 at 02:16 PM.
#5610
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,608
From: Omaha,NE
Well I just recently purchased the new Werls Pro Clutch to go with my new B5. The supplied collet put the flywheel a little to far forward and the clutchbell will not spin freely when you tighten down the screw at the end of the crankshaft. Shimming it just makes the problem worse. I measured the collet at 7mm and I noticed that in all my other engines the flyweel sits nearly flush to the front bearing.
Anyone know where I can get a 6mm or 5mm collet or am I doing something wrong?
Anyone know where I can get a 6mm or 5mm collet or am I doing something wrong?



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