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JasonM
25-03-2004, 08:56 PM
Whilst running my Hyper 7 for the first time in anger (after a religeous run in period) I noticed a few times whilst powering out of tight slow turns that power seemed to only be transmitted to the rear wheels, generating excessive oversteer.

Now being a novice I think, only think, that this is due to too light a centre diff oil?

As this was an ARTR kit I intended to change diff oils after run-in anyhow, (as CML setup sheets).

Just so you know, no binding brakes/transmission etc...

Am i right in thinking this is probably the cause?

PS isn't WD40 a degreasent? and as such not very good for barings?

Regards

Jason
Mark Christopher
25-03-2004, 09:59 PM
wd40 is a oil, it does degrease but it also lubricates!? you ever read the tin?
JasonM
26-03-2004, 11:28 PM
So is diesel, baby oil and olive oil, but that doesn't make them necessary right for the job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Having a little automotive knowledge, you should never use WD40 (which is essentially a penetrating oil) or any penetrating oil on or near bearings. Oh yes it will stop that alternater squeeling... for a while, until it seezes up!
It's great for cleaning your mountain bike chain, however you need to regrease after.

Maybe I'm wrong, after all you are cartman!
Mark Christopher
27-03-2004, 12:30 AM
my little automotive knowledge is just over 21 years!!!
now if your going to put an oil on a rubber alternator belt, not advisable
did i say it was or was not any good for bearings? (spelt correctly by the way!)
wd also displaces water but i would rather use that in my bearings than baby oil!!!!!
of course with my knowledge i use a high grade oil on my bearings!
JasonM
27-03-2004, 02:57 PM
23 years for me. ;D

Rubber wasn't the problem!

Anyhow aren't 'ball races' pre packed and sealed?
JasonM
27-03-2004, 03:00 PM
What's the chance of some information on my original Diff question, anybody?

Jason
Doomanic
27-03-2004, 08:16 PM
Can somebody please answer the question? >:(
Mark Christopher
28-03-2004, 10:36 AM
you might get more answers in 1/8th rally X
JasonM
31-03-2004, 12:01 PM
Can somebody please answer the question? >:(


Seems to be an ongoing problem in this section.... for some strange reason!

BTW Nothing to do with school leaving age! Alas it seems some people never leave school!!! :P
Rob Fitzgerald
31-03-2004, 12:07 PM
Can anyone see where this will end up.

Thread locked.

As suggested you may find a better answer in the RallyCross section