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Re-Lube
Feb 14, 2009 23:43:16 GMT -6
Post by zeezop on Feb 14, 2009 23:43:16 GMT -6
What method do you use to relube?
Graphite
A) Put a few puffs and shake it in between the axle and wheel.
B) Use a small, clean, paintbrush and sweep the graphite in.
C) Cut the end of a straw into a scoop and direct the graphite with the scoop.
Oil - one drop and spin it in.
Or do you mark the alignment of your axles, remove them and relube?
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Re-Lube
Mar 6, 2009 10:59:38 GMT -6
Post by the woodbutcher on Mar 6, 2009 10:59:38 GMT -6
I am curious as well, being new to this. I kind of peppered it onto the hub by the axle and spun away. Before the lube worked it's way in the wheel kind of chattered on the axle. After a couple spins though it smoothed right out.  |
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derbydominator
Head in the Pine
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Mar 6, 2009 15:53:42 GMT -6
Post by derbydominator on Mar 6, 2009 15:53:42 GMT -6
We use methods a and b , but I like c as well. I've never used that method before, but could see it working. With axle holes, it is certainly harder than with slots as they are not as close to get to, so a few puffs is generally best.
For any cars after a full set of races such as returning from leagues or between PD and district races, it depends on the final heats and how well the car has maintained its alignment when it is back home. If a car was smoking the others and appeared to be aligned really well thru the last heats, I would be really hesitant to remove the axles and re-tune. In those cases, we would tend to just re lube and spin them in.
As for leagues specifically, I like Pro Quest's method. Smoke everyone and then leave the car there. HA! HA!
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psycaz
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Mar 6, 2009 21:23:31 GMT -6
Post by psycaz on Mar 6, 2009 21:23:31 GMT -6
We use slots - ave to for our pack. We put the graphite onto the axle in the slot, spin the wheel and tap the body to allow the graphite to flow into the hub.
Seems to help with keeping the graphite from clumping. We've liked the results.
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khouse
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Mar 10, 2009 22:14:37 GMT -6
Post by khouse on Mar 10, 2009 22:14:37 GMT -6
I thought most racers were using Krytox?
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derbydominator
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Mar 10, 2009 22:46:55 GMT -6
Post by derbydominator on Mar 10, 2009 22:46:55 GMT -6
Khouse, My apologies for the confusion. I was referring to a graphite only method in my discussion on relubing. For my league cars, I am using Krytox. It is just too user friendly. Darryl www.DerbyDominator.com |
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khouse
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Mar 10, 2009 23:14:16 GMT -6
Post by khouse on Mar 10, 2009 23:14:16 GMT -6
My first bottle of Krytox is due tomorrow. I just thought I wasted $20.00?
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derbydominator
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Mar 10, 2009 23:22:31 GMT -6
Post by derbydominator on Mar 10, 2009 23:22:31 GMT -6
Khouse,
I am still using the bottle I opened in August and I bet I have done a hundred axles with it. Definitely not a waste.
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khouse
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Mar 10, 2009 23:27:47 GMT -6
Post by khouse on Mar 10, 2009 23:27:47 GMT -6
Sounds like it may last me years?
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