snapon boy
I wanna be Dave
Have you guies tried the black ice bushing from lockeduprc.com? I use them in a few of my rcs and they work well.
149 r/c worx team driver
149 r/c worx team driver
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Pinion Bearing Issues
- Thread starter pro mod steve
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Deckard
Rock Crawler
I was just reading a thread about using bushings on AR60s and that got me thinking about bushings in the YXL.
The bearings at the pinion are 15x21x4mm though.
snapon boy
I wanna be Dave
Contact locked up rc I bet the can hook you up
149 r/c worx team driver
149 r/c worx team driver
Trifish
Pebble Pounder
I have been thinking bushings for a while but have had no luck finding them in 15x21x4mm. I will contact locked up RC to see if they can provide the Black Ice bushings in our sizes. Might solve a lot of problems for cheap.
Deckard
Rock Crawler
No more Black Ice bushings due to no more material to make them. We can get the mini loco bushings though. I'm going to get some.
pro mod steve
Rock Crawler
Well rained all weekend and we are to flood this week who knows when it will dry up to test.
BarHarborBasher
RCC Addict
Move UPTA Maine Stevie "thumbsup" "The Way Life Should Be "
pro mod steve
Rock Crawler
Sure but YOU have to convince my EX to go so I still get my daddy daughter time.
BarHarborBasher
RCC Addict
MAN IVE BEEN THERE !! I've had some opportunities overseas for underwater salvage for big dollars !!! Seeing my little girls is worth way more than some fn paper !!
I'm not so convincing with the EX's lol maybe Dr Phil could help her lol... Shit that's probably why she's your ex... I've seen it before... Brainwashed
I'm not so convincing with the EX's lol maybe Dr Phil could help her lol... Shit that's probably why she's your ex... I've seen it before... Brainwashed
jump_it
Pebble Pounder
I am no expert in this area but would a self lubricating sleeve bearing work in place of bearings/bushings you could probably have one made up to the desired dimensions, and instead of two bearings / bushings just one long sleeve bushing / bearing ?
Steel Backed PTFE Lined
Steel Backed PTFE Lined
BarHarborBasher
RCC Addict
The same thought crossed my mind as well ... For the long haul it might be a valuable consideration ! I my self have no real world experiences with PTFE materials.. I'm betting the boot really makes a HUGE difference with the longevity of the pinion bearings !!
pro mod steve
Rock Crawler
Well here we are again 4 day weekend and knee deep in rain. I don't think I will ever get to have fun again. It will be months before we dry out and there is more expected next week.
BarHarborBasher
RCC Addict
Sorry to hear SteveO !!! Hopefully all of your valuables are safe !! Looks it's time to buy a Spartan lol
pro mod steve
Rock Crawler
All good here soo far. Tons of folks north of me with nothing left or a flooded house for the second time in 2 months. Aint too good.
84yoda
I wanna be Dave
That has to be one of the worse things to ever happen to someone. Not being able to go HOME, and lose everything. Really sad.
Skyman
Newbie
Hey Steve did you get a chance to run the XL yet with the plastic cap? Looking forward to your findings
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pro mod steve
Rock Crawler
Got 1 pack in last weekend. We have had rain and flooding for last 2 months so not much good weather here. The cover held up on the one 6S run. Hoping to get out this weekend and get some good testing in. Will post pics soon as I do.
Pilot-Werx
Rock Stacker
I deal with PTFE everyday in bio-pharm engineering. The largest downfall to teflon is that when it used as a bearing, friction induced heat is a show stopper. The thermal expansion needs to be accounted for in bearing and bearing surface. The problem becomes, because of the over and under cuts, until the parts reach operating temp, things are sloppy. I cannot imagine the gears will last all that long. The longest lasting harsh environment bearings I have found are timken sealed ceramic with stainless races. I will check sizing to see if they come small enough.
Skyman
Newbie
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BarHarborBasher
RCC Addict
This is the issue that we are facing with the outer housing bearing .. The housing scoops dirt into the pinion cement mixer..
This is after on 4s pit run..
This is why I DON'T use grease.. Look how clean and dry it is ..
adding grease turns the dirt into a bearing killing compound..
I also think rock binding is causing the WB failures..
And knowing that my outer bearing is inevitable to failure I run the Third bearing as well for backup "thumbsup"
YES THE XL NEEDS A BOOT
This is after on 4s pit run..
This is why I DON'T use grease.. Look how clean and dry it is ..
adding grease turns the dirt into a bearing killing compound..
I also think rock binding is causing the WB failures..
And knowing that my outer bearing is inevitable to failure I run the Third bearing as well for backup "thumbsup"
YES THE XL NEEDS A BOOT
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