rodneykwalker

Hello, Id like to know whats the easiest way to clean my monster truck? Do I need to take it completely apart to get it completely cleaned, because the Warhead is huge and this could take a long time? I have bought that nitro cleaner in a can spray, but that to gets very messy, and also doesnt get the tough grime off. What is the best solution?

scottywilkes

the very best way to clean it is to rip it apart, i do this about every 1 or 2 months, a full clean, that way i can see if theres any bearings, bolts etc that need replacing, inbetween i clean it everytime i drive it pretty much, mainly just take the motor off, radio box, tranny, fuel tank and thats nearly all of it, clean it best i can, use a brush for the stiffer stuff, a rag etc, and then throw it all back together, i own a AE MGT, the easiest MT to work on

rodneykwalker

How do you know when bearings need to be replaced?

Muggy250r

wet grass works pretty good too

scottywilkes

u feel them, if they bind up then the balls are shot, if there falling to pieces there shot, if they have back and forth slop in them, there shot, its all in the hands

rodneykwalker

what do you mean by binding up?

Muggy250r

locking up

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they don't spin free and you can hear grinding when you spin them. I don't go crazy cleaning I just make sure the bearings and around the engine and air filter are clean. I use brake clean and spray it down from time to time and blow it off with compressed air.

atv_motocross#38

First i take my air compresser to blow off any dust and dirt that may be on the chassis. Then i take the wheels off, clean them then i take a old tooth brush and clean off anything else. Then i give it a good wd-40 bath.