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Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / December 2003Tmaxx maintenance questions
I and in the process of tearing down my Maxx for repairs and maintenance. My questions are 1 What type of lube do I use on the driveshafts? 2 While all apart should I change to aluminum diffs? 3 What type of grease do I use in the diff? Thanks Anthony  SignatureAnthony If you are running the plastic sliders, they don't need any lube. Look them over and see if there is any twisting in them, if there is, replace them. Also look at the drive cups where the u-joint pins go though. They get oblonged out after some time running. If they look bad replace them. The drive cups and shafts are cheap and replacing them now will save some grief later. As for diffs, I just took my stock diffs apart( they are getting sloppy) and am going to rebuild them with stock parts. They have lasted for 3 years without any breakdowns. And that is running a 21 in it after it was two weeks old. As for grease, in stock diffs, use a good high temp wheel bearing grease. Hope this helps. Harry > I and in the process of tearing down my Maxx for repairs and maintenance. > My questions are [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > -- > Anthony See Inline SignatureJustin Mahn remove Panties to e-mail > I and in the process of tearing down my Maxx for repairs and maintenance. > My questions are > 1 What type of lube do I use on the driveshafts? None. Replace them if they wear or twist. > 2 While all apart should I change to aluminum diffs? If you can, then go ahead. The tolerences on aluminum diff housings is much better than stock. Otherwise don't worry about it. > 3 What type of grease do I use in the diff? Bear in mind that excess grease will come out through the bearings, automotive bearing grease will work. Hobby grade ball diff grease works, also. Whatever you have on hand. > Thanks Anthony > I and in the process of tearing down my Maxx for repairs and maintenance. > My questions are > 1 What type of lube do I use on the driveshafts? I leave mine dry. > 2 While all apart should I change to aluminum diffs? You can, but I'd expect more frequent diff failures. > 3 What type of grease do I use in the diff? Diff grease. :-) You should be able to get diff grease at your LHS. SignatureL.V.X., brother mouse http://www.mousetrap.net/otr/ Old Time Radio trades http://makeashorterlink.com/?K16312E06 CBS Radio Mystery Theater database http://greyhound.mousetrap.net/altus/ retired racing dog |
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