Maintaining Z-Drives
08-04-2006 | 07:40 AM
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Maintaining Z-Drives
Hi guys, ive been fixing my boat prior to painting it (it had some cracks in the hull which needed re-glassing) and in the process want to clean up my Graupner 800 Z-drive, which feels a bit 'dry' and feels like it needs some oil. Question is does anyone know what oils/greases should be used and whether i should regularly open it to maintain or whether it should just be left alone. Thanks,
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08-04-2006 | 08:09 AM
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From: Tottenham/Orillia, ON, CANADA
RE: Maintaining Z-Drives
yes grease it
how ever you can get the grease to come in contact with the gears , then do it ! its good , and if it hasnt been running for a while , the water some times helps it
how ever you can get the grease to come in contact with the gears , then do it ! its good , and if it hasnt been running for a while , the water some times helps it
08-04-2006 | 01:25 PM
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From: SPOKANE, WA
RE: Maintaining Z-Drives
Im not too familiar with teh Z-drives but with the materials that they make gears out of yes. If they are a composite black plastic use Synthetic Team Losi White Grease "clearer". If they are a White Composite gear use Team Losi White Grease "foggy looking". If they are a metal of any sort I would reccomend a LITTLE Syl-Glide. These greases provied good protection without slowing down the drive trains too much. Is it hooked to a Nirto engine or electric motor?
