Check those outdrive bearings

TUCRACEMAN · #1 12-07-2010

I just took apart the tranny on my Cougar and I was pleased to see that nothing was melted or worn. However, On further inspection I found that my outdrive bearings were absolutely trashed. I've seen outdrive bearings get gritty after months of playing with a car, but these were just screwed. A little concerning after driving the car for two days of practice and a total four five minute races. Not sure if I should call Schumacher or just order up some quality units from Boca. Anyway, heads up...anyone else had this problem?
~D

ulrich · #2 12-07-2010

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Originally Posted by TUCRACEMAN

I just took apart the tranny on my Cougar and I was pleased to see that nothing was melted or worn. However, On further inspection I found that my outdrive bearings were absolutely trashed. I've seen outdrive bearings get gritty after months of playing with a car, but these were just screwed. A little concerning after driving the car for two days of practice and a total four five minute races. Not sure if I should call Schumacher or just order up some quality units from Boca. Anyway, heads up...anyone else had this problem?
~D

Had a problem with one bearing.. and the car have been used in rain/wet track and on a very dusty track!!

Otherwise, the small bearing inside the transmission was very dry and needs oil, after cleaning them and drops of oil, they spins again

TUCRACEMAN · #3 13-07-2010

So annoyed...went to go order new bearings from Boca only to find that I left my bank card at the bar last night. Rabble rabble! I want to race!
~D

mikeyscott · #4 13-07-2010

So what bearings do people recommend?

I was planning on just getting a set from RC Bearings and then replacing them again and so forth

DCM · #5 13-07-2010

I would just get some cheap rubber sheilded bearings, and flush them regular till they are knackered, then replace.

fastinfastout · #6 13-07-2010

if you wanted your bearings to last longer, then dont flush them. Bearings last longer when greased. I used to flush all my new bearings of all the grease and lube it with the lightest oil available, trinity royal. Now come to think of it, it was just unnecessarily obsessive behavior as the performance difference would be negligible

TUCRACEMAN · #7 13-07-2010

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Originally Posted by mikeyscott

So what bearings do people recommend?

I was planning on just getting a set from RC Bearings and then replacing them again and so forth

I'm a sucker for Bocas. If you can get them out there across the pond.
~D

Edit: I should say that I only know that I have never had a problem with Boca Bearings. I have no proof that they are "better".

mikeyscott · #8 13-07-2010

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Originally Posted by TUCRACEMAN

I'm a sucker for Bocas. If you can get them out there across the pond.
~D

Edit: I should say that I only know that I have never had a problem with Boca Bearings. I have no proof that they are "better".

Which BOCA bearings are you using?

I'll order some RC bearings in the short term