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Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Helicopters / August 2007One-way clutch lubrication
I have a Raptor 50. The manual states that the one-way clutch (autorotation clutch) needs greasing "every couple ten flights". What does that mean? What type of lubrication do I use? The manual specifies purpose-made grease, but my LHS does not have that. I have tried automotive wheel bearing grease, but it seems too stiff. The engine clutch actually spins easier than the auto clutch. Do I have to disassemble the clutch "every couple ten flights"? Can't I just put a couple of drops of light oil on it once a day, so that the oil seeps into the clutch by gravity?  SignatureRoRo >I have a Raptor 50. The manual states that the one-way clutch >(autorotation clutch) needs greasing "every couple ten flights". What [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >I just put a couple of drops of light oil on it once a day, so that >the oil seeps into the clutch by gravity? Grease, as you've discovered, is too viscous. I use Tri-Flow myself, but others use a light machine oil or automatic transmission fluid. >>I have a Raptor 50. The manual states that the one-way clutch >>(autorotation clutch) needs greasing "every couple ten flights". What [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > Grease, as you've discovered, is too viscous. I use Tri-Flow myself, > but others use a light machine oil or automatic transmission fluid. And even others (like me) don't use ANYTHING, because it ALL turns sticky in the end and auto units don't need sticky. SignatureBeav VN 750 Zed 1000 OMF# 19 Yep - there's enough oil in the exhaust. Cheers, Nigel >And even others (like me) don't use ANYTHING, because it ALL turns sticky in >the end and auto units don't need sticky. My unit could use some "sticky" all the time. :) >>And even others (like me) don't use ANYTHING, because it ALL turns sticky >>in >>the end and auto units don't need sticky. > > My unit could use some "sticky" all the time. :) It's coz you're old Kev :) SignatureBeav VN 750 Zed 1000 OMF# 19 >>>And even others (like me) don't use ANYTHING, because it ALL turns sticky >>>in [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > It's coz you're old Kev :) > Hey Beav aint you old too ;-3 Methusela asked me the same thing when he was a lad. SignatureBeav VN 750 Zed 1000 OMF# 19 >> My unit could use some "sticky" all the time. :) > >It's coz you're old Kev :) I'd be willing bet a large amount of your favorite beverage you've got a few years on me ya olde pharte. >>> My unit could use some "sticky" all the time. :) >> >>It's coz you're old Kev :) > > I'd be willing bet a large amount of your favorite beverage you've got > a few years on me ya olde pharte. About 20? I look younger than you though :-) SignatureBeav VN 750 Zed 1000 OMF# 19 |
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