Ran Savage 1st time today...Question about lubrication

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Phantom - 22 Jan 2006 05:14 GMT

Hi Guys,

I'm the new kid on the block here. Normally I would lurk for a while before
posting, but I wanted to get a question answered quickly. Please forgive me
if I break protocol in any way.

I just built a Savage and ran it for the first time today. I broke it in
very carefully and patiently, and at the end of the day this beast was so
dialed-in I was amazed. Incredible acceleration and great top-speed. And the
amazing thing is that this truck literally (and I do mean literally) started
with 1 pull every single time.

I was wondering about lubrication, however. I pretty much followed the
instruction book when it came to lubrication. Not much lubrication was
called for, and I was wondering if you Savage experts can advise me on
points I should keep lubricated, if any. I assume lubrication is minimal due
to the danger of dirt collection, but I wonder if you guys, having been in
the trenches, have firm opinions about lube points.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Brian

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nospam@noway.com - 22 Jan 2006 06:30 GMT

> Hi Guys,
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> Brian

B,

Welcome to the group!

There ain't much that needs lubed aside from the motor which is already
taken care of. I spray a wee bit of WD-40 into the drive cups on the
differential outputs and the wheel axles just to keep em' from squeaking
after every time I run it. That's just about it. I just serviced and lubed
all the bearings on the Sav after 7+ gallons of fuel and all were in pretty
good shape.

The differentials obviously need lube in the cups (I use automotive bearing
grease for quasi-posi effect) and also on the ring and pinion (also use
automotive bearing grease) which I check every 2 gallons or so.

After run oil ( I use Marvel Mystery Oil) after every run is also a good
habit to get into. After 7+ gallons of fuel, using O'Donnels 20% Race Blend
and MMO after every run, she has no observable loss of pinch, compression or
power whatsoever. Runs like the day I took her out of the box.

HTH,

Doc

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kenji - 22 Jan 2006 06:43 GMT

> like the day I took her out of the box.

sounds like a quentin tarantino movie

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DanTXD - 22 Jan 2006 12:56 GMT

> Hi Guys,
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> me
> if I break protocol in any way.

I don't think we have any protocol :D But we do demand you get addicted and
spend wads of cash hopping the truck up, then take photos ;) Also if you
crash into anything at speed and total it - we want photos of that too!

> I just built a Savage and ran it for the first time today. I broke it in
> very carefully and patiently, and at the end of the day this beast was so
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> to the danger of dirt collection, but I wonder if you guys, having been in
> the trenches, have firm opinions about lube points.

A lot of people use After Run oil - i've never bothered to be fair. But
then, a lot of people clean their trucks and i've never bothered with that
either :-p If I've taken it on the beach, I usually throw some WD40 at the
drive cup area, to make sure the bearings don't seize with the salt and
crap.

Welcome, hang around, the more Sav owners the better ;-)

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Dan

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Road Runner - 22 Jan 2006 13:04 GMT

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I get the feeling this group should be called REC.SAVAGE.RC.LAND

;)

p.s I've set my self a target, enough cash to get a savage in 8 to 10 weeks.
Which one to get though is the question!

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nospam@noway.com - 22 Jan 2006 17:39 GMT

> I get the feeling this group should be called REC.SAVAGE.RC.LAND
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> weeks.
> Which one to get though is the question!

IME the Savage bashers are the nuttiest, most addicted r/c'ers out there,
which is why I think we take up more bandwidth than the folks who drive
other vehix. I'm just about to head out and fire my beastie up for a few
hours of torture. Got a new wheelie bar installed (Integy silver aluminum)
and I'm dying to try it out. Will post back with the results.

Doc

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DanTXD - 22 Jan 2006 18:07 GMT

>> > Hi Guys,
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> weeks.
> Which one to get though is the question!

The new one, the Savage X ;)

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Dan

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