Clutch bell bearings busted off
04-28-2009, 12:02 AM
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Clutch bell bearings busted off
What could cause the cb to come loose and the bearings were blown. But the screw on the top is still there. Why did the bearings break
04-28-2009, 12:35 PM
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RE: Clutch bell bearings busted off
On all my r/c, i only use Boca hybrid (ceramic ball/steel cage) on the clutchbell. Last a long time and it's only $5.00/each.
The stock clutchbell bearing who came stock with rtr or kit and the $0.99 bearing you can find on the net are cheap bearing.
I put this cheap bearing on wheel hub but on clutchbell, and in the diff (pinion and ring gear bearing) i only use ceramic/steel one
The stock clutchbell bearing who came stock with rtr or kit and the $0.99 bearing you can find on the net are cheap bearing.
I put this cheap bearing on wheel hub but on clutchbell, and in the diff (pinion and ring gear bearing) i only use ceramic/steel one
04-29-2009, 07:43 AM
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RE: Clutch bell bearings busted off
As you want guys, but for me, i prefered to spend $10.00 for two bearing on a clutchbell and having the peace of mind all summer long.
I think that $10.00 for two quality bearing is better spend that $100.00 for aluminium arm or shock tower
All guys spend his money llike he want, someone like to spend money on flashing aluminium parts, and others like to spend money on vital parts
I think that $10.00 for two quality bearing is better spend that $100.00 for aluminium arm or shock tower
All guys spend his money llike he want, someone like to spend money on flashing aluminium parts, and others like to spend money on vital parts
04-29-2009, 05:29 PM
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RE: Clutch bell bearings busted off
Judging by what you said, I could easily assume that you do not tear things down as regular maintenance which is what most of us do, so if we feel that a bearing is rough, we replace it.
04-29-2009, 07:52 PM
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RE: Clutch bell bearings busted off
Yes, i take care of all my truck, but the diffs, tranny and clutchbell is the 3 places where i don't want to open just for the fun to open it.
Why open a diff or a tranny when all feel smooth??? Why remove an engine just to see if the clutchbell bearing is OK??
Hey, i'am probably the guys here on this forum who put more time to build and maintain his truck, but i don't like to put poor quality bearing in my truck. I prefer pay a little more and don't have to open my diffs 3 times in my short, realy short r/c season.
Normally, my diff, tranny and bell bearing is changed at the end of the season, and normally, if i was like you said about me, i'll let the bearing in and don't change them because probablythey'll good for another season.
But i change all my bearing at the end of the summer.
The wheel bearing is regulary inspect and change if they feel grity.
And don't be affraid, my truck is probaly maintain wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy better than lots of guys here, maybe you included
Why open a diff or a tranny when all feel smooth??? Why remove an engine just to see if the clutchbell bearing is OK??
Hey, i'am probably the guys here on this forum who put more time to build and maintain his truck, but i don't like to put poor quality bearing in my truck. I prefer pay a little more and don't have to open my diffs 3 times in my short, realy short r/c season.
Normally, my diff, tranny and bell bearing is changed at the end of the season, and normally, if i was like you said about me, i'll let the bearing in and don't change them because probablythey'll good for another season.
But i change all my bearing at the end of the summer.
The wheel bearing is regulary inspect and change if they feel grity.
And don't be affraid, my truck is probaly maintain wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy better than lots of guys here, maybe you included
04-29-2009, 08:05 PM
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RE: Clutch bell bearings busted off
I laugh
I usually take the engine, differentials, and transmission out every 10-15 tanks and inspect EVERYTHING, not just bearings. I debur the clutch shoes and clean out the clutchbell. I blow anything out of the transmission case and bulkheads, and I check that all bearings are smooth...doesn't mean that I have to take the differential apart to do this.
Anymore conclusions you would like to jump to?
I usually take the engine, differentials, and transmission out every 10-15 tanks and inspect EVERYTHING, not just bearings. I debur the clutch shoes and clean out the clutchbell. I blow anything out of the transmission case and bulkheads, and I check that all bearings are smooth...doesn't mean that I have to take the differential apart to do this.
Anymore conclusions you would like to jump to?
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RE: Clutch bell bearings busted off
Do you have a wife, kids and all the life who go arroud this
I don't having time to do this on my truck as often as you, i've lots of others occupations , r/c is a hobby, my 3 kids and my wife is my life
Good night
I don't having time to do this on my truck as often as you, i've lots of others occupations , r/c is a hobby, my 3 kids and my wife is my life
Good night
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RE: Clutch bell bearings busted off
ORIGINAL: dakamat
Yes, i take care of all my truck, but the diffs, tranny and clutchbell is the 3 places where i don't want to open just for the fun to open it.
Why open a diff or a tranny when all feel smooth??? Why remove an engine just to see if the clutchbell bearing is OK??
Hey, i'am probably the guys here on this forum who put more time to build and maintain his truck, but i don't like to put poor quality bearing in my truck. I prefer pay a little more and don't have to open my diffs 3 times in my short, realy short r/c season.
Normally, my diff, tranny and bell bearing is changed at the end of the season, and normally, if i was like you said about me, i'll let the bearing in and don't change them because probablythey'll good for another season.
But i change all my bearing at the end of the summer.
The wheel bearing is regulary inspect and change if they feel grity.
And don't be affraid, my truck is probaly maintain wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy better than lots of guys here, maybe you included
Yes, i take care of all my truck, but the diffs, tranny and clutchbell is the 3 places where i don't want to open just for the fun to open it.
Why open a diff or a tranny when all feel smooth??? Why remove an engine just to see if the clutchbell bearing is OK??
Hey, i'am probably the guys here on this forum who put more time to build and maintain his truck, but i don't like to put poor quality bearing in my truck. I prefer pay a little more and don't have to open my diffs 3 times in my short, realy short r/c season.
Normally, my diff, tranny and bell bearing is changed at the end of the season, and normally, if i was like you said about me, i'll let the bearing in and don't change them because probablythey'll good for another season.
But i change all my bearing at the end of the summer.
The wheel bearing is regulary inspect and change if they feel grity.
And don't be affraid, my truck is probaly maintain wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy better than lots of guys here, maybe you included
04-30-2009, 09:16 AM
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RE: Clutch bell bearings busted off
ORIGINAL: dakamat
Do you have a wife, kids and all the life who go arroud this
I don't having time to do this on my truck as often as you, i've lots of others occupations , r/c is a hobby, my 3 kids and my wife is my life
Good night
Do you have a wife, kids and all the life who go arroud this
I don't having time to do this on my truck as often as you, i've lots of others occupations , r/c is a hobby, my 3 kids and my wife is my life
Good night
A hobby is something you put time into, not just "set it and forget it" type of thing, yes, some have more time, some have less time.
