Dec 05, 2013, 12:36 AM
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billyboy247 | |
billyboy247 Registered User Thread OP | Discussion Hey guys I have a Atomik barbwire boat and my manual says to lube the flex shaft every 2 to 3 runs is that normal or should I do it every time? |
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Dec 05, 2013, 05:41 AM
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Sibe | |
Sibe Registered User | Kind of depends on what you use for lube. Heavy grease can last longer, oil no more than 2 or 3 runs. |
Dec 05, 2013, 09:17 AM
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CWBETB | |
CWBETB Registered User | Also have a Atomik Barbwire here. I have tried White lithium grease but doesn't seem to last, maybe to thin? So I bought some Grim Racer speed grease. Seems alot thicker. have not gotten to try the boat since it was added yet. I grease mine every 6 runs "use 2 packs each outing about 5 mins runs on each" so every 3 outings for me. Def something that you need to do, though how often is ?? |
Dec 05, 2013, 10:51 PM
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zozer | |
zozer Steps? What steps? | Guys - ALWAYS remove the cable from the boat after each day of running and wipe it dry. DO NOT put it in a plastic bag for storage - any remaining moisture (and there will be some) can cause rust to the internal strands, eventually causing the cable to break. Re-lube before each day's running. What you use for a lube is less important that cable maintenance. I use 70 weight gear oil, that has worked for over 15 years with no downside and no broken/rusted cables. The Grimm grease is fine too. . |
Dec 06, 2013, 09:21 AM
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BHChieftain | |
BHChieftain Registered User | Proboat has a nice marine grease gun with lithium grease-- easy to squirt right into the stuffing tube. Chief |
Dec 22, 2013, 10:39 PM
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Jeff Wohlt | |
Jeff Wohlt www.rcraceboat.com | I use a regular wheel bearing grease (pennzoil..lithium from walmart) and then drops of oil down the shaft before installing. This has been the best. Slicker and stays in the tube. I have tried many...chainsaw bar lube is also very good. |
Dec 24, 2013, 06:42 AM
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rbachmann | |
rbachmann speed-boater | There is a well known word among german raceboaters -> too much maintenance will bring everything to death. I never use grease due to the fact that this quickly will get doughy and dirty. I always use WD40 Oil and rinse the flex-shaft accurately after every run while the flex is still mounted. Every disassembly will weak the system especially the collet style motor couplers.. Roland |
Jan 01, 2014, 09:59 PM
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BHChieftain | |
BHChieftain Registered User | I would lube before every day's run and remove the flex to allow it to dry and avoid rust after every run. Chief |
May 02, 2014, 09:40 AM
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bostong | |
bostong Registered User | Quote: Originally Posted by BHChieftain I would lube before every day's run and remove the flex to allow it to dry and avoid rust after every run. Chief Do you reinstall the flex, or do you leave it removed, untill next run? |
May 03, 2014, 06:54 PM
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BHChieftain | |
BHChieftain Registered User | Quote: Originally Posted by bostong Do you reinstall the flex, or do you leave it removed, untill next run? When I'm done running for the day, I remove the flex , clean it off, and leave out out to air dry (store your boat with the flex shaft removed). Then when I'm ready to run again, I lube it. The lube should last 4-5 runs no problem. Chief |
May 03, 2014, 10:28 PM
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rhardy60 | |
rhardy60 Registered User | With all that's been said on care of the flex shaft , how long should it last ? I've gone threw 2 in last then 9 months and i use marine grease after a bay of running and that's usually 3 to 5 battery backs . |
May 04, 2014, 09:26 AM
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BHChieftain | |
BHChieftain Registered User | Quote: Originally Posted by rhardy60 With all that's been said on care of the flex shaft , how long should it last ? I've gone threw 2 in last then 9 months and i use marine grease after a bay of running and that's usually 3 to 5 battery backs . A quality flex shaft should last for many years provided you are not overpowering the boat. For example, the stock flex shafts for the 30" proboat and AQ RTRs are .150 cables and should work fine with stock motors on 4S. But once you start ramping up the power with upgraded motors, 6s, then that can stress them out-- you can upgrade your flex shafts to .180 cables (and remove the teflon liners). If the shafts are coming apart between the flexshaft and the prop shaft, you can resolder those back in place, or use red loctite. Chief |
May 04, 2014, 01:10 PM
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rhardy60 | |
rhardy60 Registered User | Quote: Originally Posted by BHChieftain A quality flex shaft should last for many years provided you are not overpowering the boat. For example, the stock flex shafts for the 30" proboat and AQ RTRs are .150 cables and should work fine with stock motors on 4S. But once you start ramping up the power with upgraded motors, 6s, then that can stress them out-- you can upgrade your flex shafts to .180 cables (and remove the teflon liners). If the shafts are coming apart between the flexshaft and the prop shaft, you can resolder those back in place, or use red loctite. Chief I've the HK Quanum Aquaholic , the shaft is 3mm and there is no upgrade for the shaft as i no of . running after market props , Think i'll stick to stock prop . But everyone no's the need for speed . |
May 21, 2017, 10:59 PM
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stsguy | |
stsguy I can't Spell RID | The Teflon tube insert seems like it would react well with a spray. I've used in the past. Graphite. But I don't know how it would react to the h20. I think there's a silicone spray that has graphite also which has me wanting to research . in really like the idea of not breaking the shaft down it really is hard on the hardware. |
May 22, 2017, 12:33 AM
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AirDOGGe | |
AirDOGGe Just Plane Nutts | The trouble with light spray is that the shaft spinning at tens of thousands of rpms flings it off too easily, and friction will vaporize light oils and other fluids very quickly. A nice thick waterproof grease of the blue/green kind will last longer, though the heat of friction eventually thins it and lets it run out during operation. I usually don't make more than 3-4 runs per boat in a day anyway, so when I get home I take it apart for cleaning, lube up the moving bits, put it all back together and then put it away ready for the next trip. Never good to put a dirty boat away for any length of time if you don't want to see any crusting or corrosion on your hardware next time you get it out for a day of fun. |
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