waterproofing axles on the scx10

[tundrafan01]

hello everyone i am thinking about putting waterproof electronics on my scx and want to know how to waterproof my axles cause i know if i run in water they will rust solid shut and want to know what to do to prevent this from happening thanks yall zachary flowe

[constantmotion]

pack them with a thick grease.

[2500hdon37s]

put gurb secrew or short screw in the holes on top the the axles

[gymjunkie23]

Originally Posted by 2500hdon37s

put gurb secrew or short screw in the holes on top the the axles

water will still get in someway or another..

I packed mine with marine bearing grease from supercheap auto..$10
Fully packed it that if you shut the diff grease will squirt out thats how full it was..been running it for over 3months now still works sweet

[Big Bill]

All of the above answers will help with keeping water out, but it will still find its way in thru the pinion and axle bearings. Ask me how I know

[TexasSP]

Originally Posted by constantmotion

pack them with a thick grease.

This is what I did to mine. I used bearing grease from Lowes. Works very well and actually keeps water completely out. Of course my issue was dirt and debris more than water, but this works well for both. The outer grease next to the straight axle adapters and c's get's very dirty but the inner stays clean and dry. Have had this setup for a couple of months now with great success. It also keeps the bearings from getting corroded and locking up.

[tundrafan01]

thanks guys ill give some of those a try and let yall know wich one works thanks zachary flowe

[jthellfire911]

how do you guys think dielectric grease would work for lubing up the axles??

[Grumpster1980]

As others have said it will work but keep in mind you will get some water inside so you might want to check for rust.

[jthellfire911]

Originally Posted by Grumpster1980

As others have said it will work but keep in mind you will get some water inside so you might want to check for rust.

im going to be putting new overdrive gears in the front axle today so if the gears are a little rusty thats cool they'll be coming out anyways. thanks for the input.

[350oshin]

well what i used is redline marine grease! is supposed to be water proof or something. i packed the diffs so when i closed the diff up it shot out of every crevis. then use the set screws the same ones from the pinion gears.
for all 4 holes on both axels either way you will rust the bearings..

[jpgator]

you can use dielectric grease thats what I use

[camaro]

THANK YOU!!!!! ive been wandering what to do so today i filled them with grim racer marine grease....

[kelso712]

i been wonderin about the axles for a while know thanks know i now wut to do

[Newbie51]

I have also been wondering about this topic but i have been afraid to ask but now i know thanks for the info !