Hey guys i have an lst2 and the owb in the roto start backplate is playing up. If i clean it with metho what should i re lub it with? Some people on here say 3 in 1 but I'm in australia and don't know what that is. Is it something like wd40 or crc or rp7. any help would be great.
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jriesz
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You'll probably want a bearing oil - I know Tamiya makes one (What I get in Aus). It's essentially a thin oil with a bit higher viscosity than WD40 or CRC. You could try sewing machine oil or something if you get really stuck.
This is what I use: https://www.rcpowersupply.com/product.php?printable=Y&productid=442&cat=56&page=1
Or you could go a little more specialized I guess: http://www.redrc.net/2009/01/hudy-one-way-bearing-oil/
Essentially, my understanding of bearings is, the thinner you go, the more often you will have to apply, but you allow for better performance. E.g. - Standard Op procedure for large scale machinery is to pack bearings with grease, however, in this application that will sacrifice performance. If you're not ultra competitive about your racing, or just bash, go standard like the Tamiya stuff.
This is what I use: https://www.rcpowersupply.com/product.php?printable=Y&productid=442&cat=56&page=1
Or you could go a little more specialized I guess: http://www.redrc.net/2009/01/hudy-one-way-bearing-oil/
Essentially, my understanding of bearings is, the thinner you go, the more often you will have to apply, but you allow for better performance. E.g. - Standard Op procedure for large scale machinery is to pack bearings with grease, however, in this application that will sacrifice performance. If you're not ultra competitive about your racing, or just bash, go standard like the Tamiya stuff.
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Crunkvilletx
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I just cleaned my owb and I didn't use any oil, it works just fine
Captain Chaos
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for now :whhooo: use Mobile 1 5w30
WD-40 has grease in it. Once all the liquid evaporates, it will make the bearing more prone to sticking and not working properly.
That OWB is inside the engine isn't it? So, most of what you put into it is going to be washed out with the fuel that runs through the engine. You could more than likely get away without any oil at all. Just put a few drops of fuel in it since that's what will end up in it anyway.
That OWB is inside the engine isn't it? So, most of what you put into it is going to be washed out with the fuel that runs through the engine. You could more than likely get away without any oil at all. Just put a few drops of fuel in it since that's what will end up in it anyway.
Crunkvilletx
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exactly
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