1/8 scale chat
06-13-2011, 07:23 PM
#166
Tech Regular
You want to shim the bearing/clutch bell assembly so there is just a little play when you pull on the clutch bell. If you don't shim it, the bearings will see more side load shots. Be careful not to shim too tight as sometimes it gets a little tighter as it heats up.
In 1/8 buggy the clutch bearings take a beating and there are a couple different strategies on how to deal with it. Some guys use pretty high dollar bearings there. I always bought cheap bearings in bulk from a place like avid for like $1 a piece. I would pretty much put new clutch bearings in the car before every main that I cared about, and then continue to use that pair for the next race day's practice/qualifying. Yes, it is basically $2 a raceday, but I never lost a bearing after I starting doing that.
In 1/8 buggy the clutch bearings take a beating and there are a couple different strategies on how to deal with it. Some guys use pretty high dollar bearings there. I always bought cheap bearings in bulk from a place like avid for like $1 a piece. I would pretty much put new clutch bearings in the car before every main that I cared about, and then continue to use that pair for the next race day's practice/qualifying. Yes, it is basically $2 a raceday, but I never lost a bearing after I starting doing that.
06-14-2011, 02:12 AM
#168
06-14-2011, 07:13 AM
#169
I know nitro has become just a little bit more popular since last year. I need to pick up some decent 30% fuel. I was thinking that if we could put our heads together and select a certain brand that meets everyone's criteria we could order in bulk and save some cash. What do you all think? Is it too much of a Ford/Chevy thing to come to a consensus? If we can't come up with a general consensus I would still be interested in splitting a case(of fuel) of something with someone sometime.
06-14-2011, 07:29 AM
#170
I know nitro has become just a little bit more popular since last year. I need to pick up some decent 30% fuel. I was thinking that if we could put our heads together and select a certain brand that meets everyone's criteria we could order in bulk and save some cash. What do you all think? Is it too much of a Ford/Chevy thing to come to a consensus? If we can't come up with a general consensus I would still be interested in splitting a case(of fuel) of something with someone sometime.
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06-16-2011, 06:24 PM
#172
Super Noob Question....
Ok. So I got my new engine in the mail today. The carb and everything is loose of course, I think I figured out how to lock carb into neck of case. Do the o-rings on the locker doohickey need to be lubed? Is it best to install the locker doohickey with the allen head pointing towards pipe? The inlet fuel nipple is pointing towards the head when installed. I am supposing that the nipple can be turned? It looks like the brass for the high speed needle serves as a nut to lock the nipple down. Any advice?
There were zero instructions. I think my mother forgot to teach me this when I was in the womb. Not sure.
There were zero instructions. I think my mother forgot to teach me this when I was in the womb. Not sure.
06-17-2011, 04:15 AM
#174
If you have any trouble just give me a call. If not we'll get it worked out in the morning. Your fuel will be at the track. Get there early so you can get started early and get as many tanks through it as you can. Breakin is something not to be rushed. My motor is starting to run REALLY good and Im just now getting close to the 1/2 gallon mark.
06-17-2011, 08:48 AM
#176
Noob 1/8 tire/wheel question
I need a recommendation.
Vent holes
- in rim - how big and how many?
- in tire - how small and how many?
- at all
- or both
Thanks, Rockit!
Vent holes
- in rim - how big and how many?
- in tire - how small and how many?
- at all
- or both
Thanks, Rockit!
06-17-2011, 09:02 AM
#177
What time you gonna be at track LuvdaAir? I will go ahead and put the engine/pipe in tonite? You sure you don't care to help me with it? I don't wanna be a bother. I have a tendency to ask a bunch of questions.
Me and the fam will be about 15 min away from track. You might be seeing a whole bunch of me considering my dad lives so close to track. I am sure I will be picking fuel up from you in the future as well. Gotta get the guys in Knox to try some Werks fuel. hint. hint. nudge. nudge.
Me and the fam will be about 15 min away from track. You might be seeing a whole bunch of me considering my dad lives so close to track. I am sure I will be picking fuel up from you in the future as well. Gotta get the guys in Knox to try some Werks fuel. hint. hint. nudge. nudge.
06-17-2011, 10:02 AM
#179
Tech Adept
Usually run 2 or 4 holes in the tires made with a leather punch. They don't need to be very large. Most people run holes in the tires so that the dirt that gets inside the tire can be flung out by centrifugal force. This helps prevent the dirt from throwing the balance off and wear of the foam by the dirt rubbing around the inside of the tire. The tire holes also allow any water from cleaning to get slung out. Holes in the wheel let dirt get in but no real way for it to get out.
06-17-2011, 10:30 AM
#180
I do like Bonner: Leather punch and vent in the tire. Ever seen a tire that has been washed and not vented trough the tire 
? your foams will love you and last a bit longer.
? your foams will love you and last a bit longer.