Unofficial Nitro Hammer Thread
05-31-2005, 07:11 PM
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RE: Offical Nitro Hammer Thread
how long has it been since you last greased the shaft?...sounds like the set screw was tightened along the rounded part of the shaft instead of the flat spot.[:@]
05-31-2005, 07:29 PM
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RE: Offical Nitro Hammer Thread
I never greased the shaft personally. I've only run the boat maybe 4 times and the last time I ran it was October of 2003. Now I will be moving close to a lake and will be able to use my boat more. Do you think my vise grip idea is my only option?
05-31-2005, 08:14 PM
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RE: Offical Nitro Hammer Thread
I would try using some sort of lubricant like WD40 or liquid wrench first...or even a little heat to loosen the shaft, I'm just worried that the vise grip idea may bend the shaft, and that will cause it to be unbalanced.....just a thought....[8D]
05-31-2005, 10:36 PM
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RE: Offical Nitro Hammer Thread
Took the hammer to the lake last weekend. The real lake, not the small one near the house, and found out that it really does not like real boat waves. It's really cool to get it so far out that it's real tiny and to buzz it by (200' or so) the bass boats - they hated that! But, hey, they were in our cove, I wasn't in their's.
I only had one problem with the boat. It would occasionally try to flip sideways, kind of like prop tourque was trying to flip it over. It was so bad that at one point the boat actually did a barrell roll and kept going. A neat effect but kind of unnearving. It is turning towards the side with the antenna. I tried to bend the trim tab on that side down and the other one up but it would still do the same thing. It did not do this the last time I had it out and I did not change anything since then. Any ideas on why it's doing this and how to stop it?
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I only had one problem with the boat. It would occasionally try to flip sideways, kind of like prop tourque was trying to flip it over. It was so bad that at one point the boat actually did a barrell roll and kept going. A neat effect but kind of unnearving. It is turning towards the side with the antenna. I tried to bend the trim tab on that side down and the other one up but it would still do the same thing. It did not do this the last time I had it out and I did not change anything since then. Any ideas on why it's doing this and how to stop it?
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06-01-2005, 03:20 PM
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RE: Offical Nitro Hammer Thread
ORIGINAL: paulleonard
I would try using some sort of lubricant like WD40 or liquid wrench first...or even a little heat to loosen the shaft, I'm just worried that the vise grip idea may bend the shaft, and that will cause it to be unbalanced.....just a thought....[8D]
I would try using some sort of lubricant like WD40 or liquid wrench first...or even a little heat to loosen the shaft, I'm just worried that the vise grip idea may bend the shaft, and that will cause it to be unbalanced.....just a thought....[8D]
Woo Hoo!! I don't have any WD-40 or Liquid Wrench here so I sprayed the only thing I have, Rem Oil, in the hole and into both ends of the stuffing box and let it sit overnight. I just yanked on the shaft now and it slid right out. Thanks for the idea.
ORIGINAL: eas___1990
and also does anyone know of way to seal that fliping header im always blowin gasketson average of about 1 a week
and also does anyone know of way to seal that fliping header im always blowin gasketson average of about 1 a week
06-01-2005, 06:20 PM
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RE: Offical Nitro Hammer Thread
has the prop been damaged?...like a crack along the spindal?...sounds like its out of balance...is the shaft lined up with the rudder?...these are just some thoughts.......
06-01-2005, 06:45 PM
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RE: Offical Nitro Hammer Thread
As anyone ventured out of the original radio box, and substituted it with something that is actually water resistant?....and a little more practical?...
I was wondering, has anyone actually installed a surface drive on the NH yet?...and how did it work out?
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I was wondering, has anyone actually installed a surface drive on the NH yet?...and how did it work out?
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06-01-2005, 06:58 PM
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RE: Offical Nitro Hammer Thread
i got rid of the radio box and sealed my servos following a tip from www.offshoreelectrics.com and built a battery and rx box.The only thing is that the box sits on the side and makes the drift off to the side,i think soon i will water proof my rx and just leave the batteries out in the hull or wrap them in electrical tape. second answer is ejp had put a surface drive on his but he doesnt use the hulll at the moment.It is'nt flawed or anything he just took the stuff out of the hull and put it in a different hull,i think that the surfacedrive actually increased the speed by alot and i was going to do it here in the near futur if i get the money.
06-03-2005, 09:37 AM
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oh no problem any time.Ya i figured it was,i was wondering becuase i couldnt find and super chargers for my engine and saw somwhere where some put one on a stock bud engine
06-06-2005, 07:32 PM
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RE: Offical Nitro Hammer Thread
great deal on a hammer here only 3 days left and 60$ looks brand new to bad i already bought a new boat [&o]and am outta cash jus 
wanted to try and help ppl if they were having trouble findin a hammer that looked good ...... http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...e=STRK:MEBI:IT ive finally drove one of these boats and there a blast to drive i jus finished adding a coat of clear coat to my boat one more and i will be on the water
wanted to try and help ppl if they were having trouble findin a hammer that looked good ...... http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...e=STRK:MEBI:IT ive finally drove one of these boats and there a blast to drive i jus finished adding a coat of clear coat to my boat one more and i will be on the water
06-10-2005, 02:57 PM
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RE: Offical Nitro Hammer Thread
is there a way i can increase my runtime like installing a larger tank? Right now i only get 4 minutes & thats with it tuned right..Anyone else dissapointed with their runtimes??
06-10-2005, 05:44 PM
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i only get about 3-3 1/2 min. but i got a .18 in mine.My personal thought on the tank is its a piece of junk but what can i say im cheap dont have time.I would put a 4 oz. tank in and get rid of the stock.
06-12-2005, 08:27 AM
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RE: Offical Nitro Hammer Thread
Well guys I took the Hammer out yesterday, and I flipped her over for the first time [sm=drowning.gif] , but no worries I took the advise of many and installed the NOODLE, and was floating upside down perfectly...only about 1/2 cup of water inside...after about a 20 min flotation and recovery...So THANKS for the advise..[sm=thumbup.gif] although I'm having a little trouble getting the trim tabs adjusted so that i don't loose control while going top speed...I have the original factory tabs still installed..Any ideas?
Mods so far...
Drilled 1 inch hole for air intake
Moved rudder up 1/2 inch to remove drag . works great!
Upgraded to Brass Prop
Epoxy coated wood stringers to protect from moisture
Installed fuel filter
Thinking about installing ride pads
Mods so far...
Drilled 1 inch hole for air intake
Moved rudder up 1/2 inch to remove drag . works great!
Upgraded to Brass Prop
Epoxy coated wood stringers to protect from moisture
Installed fuel filter
Thinking about installing ride pads
06-12-2005, 12:24 PM
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RE: Offical Nitro Hammer Thread
For my hammer I cut a hole for fresh air to the carb, Then I put a scoop on backwards to stop water coming over the deck into the hole. So my question is, will it sink a lot faster with the hole and scoop? I have pictures if anyone wants to see it.
06-12-2005, 02:33 PM
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RE: Offical Nitro Hammer Thread
Whatever 2 oz's is. Yes, I would think it would sink faster with the big hole but just put some good floatation in there and you'll be fine.
06-12-2005, 04:56 PM
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RE: Offical Nitro Hammer Thread
I just flipped mine, and I have the 1!QUOT! hole cut with no scoop, but i had good flotation installed...got only about a 1/2 cut of water in the hull after about 2o min of recovery time.... highly recommended....