| From: | "Doug Conn" <dwconn404-at-comcast.net> |
| Subject: | RE: stiff bearings [TANKS] |
| Date: | Thu, 1 Feb 2007 12:47:40 -0500 |
| Reply-To: | tanks-at-rctankcombat.com |
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Thanks, Derek. The ones you mention are
like the good quality bearings I got for “Rocket Man”. These are
the cheapies: http://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2007020111373241&item=1-2870&catname=powerTrans - Doug From: tanks-admin-at-rctankcombat.com
[mailto:tanks-admin-at-rctankcombat.com] On
Behalf Of Derek Engelhaupt If it's the ones I'm thinking about, they loosen up a little after a
little use. The grease inside them tends to harden somewhat after they
sit awile. Plus, once you generate some heat in them they move more
freely also. I have some like this in my drivetrain. Derek On 2/1/07, Doug Conn
<dwconn404-at-comcast.net> wrote:
I
just bought some flange bearings from the RC Tank Combat Superstore (aka www.surpluscenter.com
). I tried to save some money and got cheap ones. They came today. When I turn
them by hand, the bearings are very stiff. They're certainly turnable, but they
don't really rotate easily. I'm wondering if using them would result in a
significant waste of power or if I'm just being too picky. These bearings are
going on my driveshaft. I know it's hard to say without actually handling the
bearings, but what do you think ? I can replace them with good quality bearings
for $40 or so. Worth it ?
- Doug "penny pinching" Conn |