lubing parts after each run

[godale03]

Hey guys,

I did a search on how to clean and lube your RC after each run, and found out all I needed to know except what to lube it up with after each run. My track is dry and dusty so I know dirt gets into the dust boots on the axle and cluctch and so forth. What do you guys recomend as far as lubing it up once you have sparayed with DA and blown dry? Thanks guys.

Tom

 

[Tarant]

I use 3 in 1 or wd 40 for bearings, and for any parts that move like the steering mechanism I use powder graphite dry lube avalible at hardware and bike shops.

 

[aj200415]

I use 3 in 1 or wd 40 for bearings, and for any parts that move like the steering mechanism I use powder graphite dry lube avalible at hardware and bike shops.

i wouldent use wd 40 on bearings. it contains water! it will ruin them.

 

[Diver6127]

The stuff I use to lube the bearings after cleaning is made by lunsford. I can't remember the exact name. For the pivot balls, I use a high temp oil that we use at work for surgical instruments (safe for the autoclave when sterilizing) but I have used the duralube oil that can be found in most autoparts stores. Does the trick for me.

 

[Candyman]

i wouldent use wd 40 on bearings. it contains water! it will ruin them.

Umm..someone correct me if I'm wrong, but WD-40 does not contain water as far as I know. Actually, the formulation of WD-40 is designed to actually displace and dispell moisture. WD (in WD-40) stands for Water Displacement. The only reason I don't use it as a full-time lube on my bearings and stuff is that it seems to be thinner and doesn't last as long as 3-in-1. But it's still appropriate.

 

[Tarant]

Sorry bud WD 40 has no water in it, WD 40 stands for Water Displacment 40th trial. It has no water in it.

 

[vbgagnon]

When I clean I use wd40 let it soak for 5-10 min then blow it all off and wipe it down. I don't use water or lube anything. When I run its dusty and dirty so lube just attracts dirt and grime chewing stuff up.

 

[Plaidfish]

WD-40 also breaks down lubricants as well....I use silicone or lithium spray...it comes out like a thin oil but then gets thicker as it sets.....good to penetrate bearing seals....do yourself a favor and buy some rubber sealed bearings too...they keep more dirt out......and last longer...easier to do maintenance also....most people don't realize but you can take the sheilds off the bearings and clean and relube them.....saves a lot of money if you're willing to do it...and you always have freshly lubed bearings

 

[Plaidfish]

VB try using graphite lube instead if you are versed in regular cleanings then it will make a big difference......it's the stuff you use for door locks and hinges......

 

[vbgagnon]

I'll look into that. I thought you were useing some sort of special stuff...

 

[godale03]

VB try using graphite lube instead if you are versed in regular cleanings then it will make a big difference......it's the stuff you use for door locks and hinges......

Hey Plaid,

Where do you use the graphite lube? Do you use it as an all around lube, or just for specific areas? Thanks dude,

Tom

 

[godale03]

WD-40 also breaks down lubricants as well....I use silicone or lithium spray...it comes out like a thin oil but then gets thicker as it sets.....good to penetrate bearing seals....do yourself a favor and buy some rubber sealed bearings too...they keep more dirt out......and last longer...easier to do maintenance also....most people don't realize but you can take the sheilds off the bearings and clean and relube them.....saves a lot of money if you're willing to do it...and you always have freshly lubed bearings

Hey Plaid,

Another stupid question..... Stupid Nood question anyway... where are most of the berings found in a 1/8 scale buggy? Thanks

 

[vbgagnon]

I can answer that one you have 2 in each diff 2 in each hub, 2 in each bulk head (where the diff is) 2 for the clutchbell and 4 for your steering crank. so a total of 24 bearings.

 

[Plaidfish]

Diff cases and wheel / axle carriers....Steering Bellcrank....I think that's it

 

[Plaidfish]

OOOO Well If you want EXACT definitions sure...LOL

 

[godale03]

Ok, so I need to find 24 rubber sealed bearings..... ohh sounds expensive....
Thanks guys.

Tom

 

[Pinblaster]

here are a couple of dry lubes you can use for most of the moving parts on your rig. http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXKR85&P=7
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDJ22&P=ML

You can find them at you LHS on the Pine car rack. You can also check out some of the auto parts stores for dry silicon spray or teflon spray lube. They both work well and the dry lubes won't collect dust the way most lubes do.

 

[Pinblaster]

Ok, so I need to find 24 rubber sealed bearings..... ohh sounds expensive....
Thanks guys.

Tom

Before you go spending a load a money for new bearings, you might want to strip your rig down to see how many bearings are metal shielded and only replace the ones you need to. :hammer:

 

[godale03]

Before you go spending a load a money for new bearings, you might want to strip your rig down to see how many bearings are metal shielded and only replace the ones you need to. :hammer:

Hey thanks pinblaster.... I will do just that. I thought most of the ones on my XTerm pro were metal sheilded but I am not sure. THanks again.

Tom

 

[Plaidfish]

they are probably all metal sheilded but it is a good idea to check....and I don't know if you can run regular rubber sheilded bearings in your CB.....I found some at my LHS that rock but it has like a hard rubber internal shield.....I've never seen a bearing like these before...they cal em black magic...don't even know if that's a brand or a nickname but they deffinately kick some serious ass in the longevity dept...I'm runing the same set for 4 race days and 3 practice nights and they still feel good...