OWB fix

[chronic_aj]

Ok so i was reading in a couple threads that you can actually take your OWB out and clean it up? is this true or only for some models? if it is how do clean them up?

 

[moe7404]

i dont know what brand you have, but on my traxxas trucks i drill a hole in the cover , and then spray cleaner in and that will clean the OWB, then DONT put oil on it, it needs to be dry.

 

[frickenjoey]

You can clean any of them. Some are harder to get to than others. If it is a Traxxas motor or most other small block engines the OWB is on the outside of the engine in the pullstart/Roto or Esystart assy. Clean them with DA and oil lightly with WD-40 and re-install. Most big block engines have an internal OWB. You have to remove the pull start and the back plate of the engine to get to it. Clean the same way.

 

[chronic_aj]

well then, i must have a big block then because thats where i found it, inside the engine.through the pull start and behind the backing plate. the engine is a SH .28. OK so i got it all apart i have the engine, the pull start, backing plate, and the bearing and shaft all taken out so i have to clean the bearing and shaft right?? here is a pic to help

 

[frickenjoey]

Yup pretty much. Clean the bearing and shaft...oil lightly and seal up your backplate and re-install!

 

[chronic_aj]

ahhhhh!! Out of DA. guess this ones gota wait till tomorrow. thanks frickenjoey will clean up and lightly oil asap and post any progress hopefully it works.