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01-16-2012, 06:55 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto
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|  How to Reduce 32P Gear Noise
Hi Guys, I just got my Wraith kit put together, complete with RRP 32P metal spur/slipper combo mod. Mesh and alignment are both good and everything turns freely in the drivetrain, but with the 32P metal gears it sounds like a blender full of marbles when she's running. Any suggestions on how to reduce the noise? I know that it will never be as quiet as the 48P stock gears, but thought I would take a chance to see if anyone had figured anything out... |
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01-16-2012, 08:39 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: roland,ar
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| Re: How to Reduce 32P Gear Noise
i havent heard too many metal 32p setups that were quiet running..
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01-16-2012, 08:45 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Blanchard
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| Re: How to Reduce 32P Gear Noise
I agree with Roland, I don't think you're going to get it noticeably quieter. You maybe could try sticking some double sided tape on the front of the gear to deaden the sound a bit, not sure how well it'd work. Even my plastic 32p setup is loud enough you can hear it. |
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01-16-2012, 08:54 AM
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| I wanna be Dave  Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Rancho Relaxo. California. USA. Earth.
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| Re: How to Reduce 32P Gear Noise
Embrace the noise of durability...
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01-16-2012, 09:11 AM
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| SORRCA Committee Member   Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Parkston, SD
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| Re: How to Reduce 32P Gear Noise
Might try some powder graphite, dry lube basically.
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01-16-2012, 10:09 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto
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| Re: How to Reduce 32P Gear Noise
Thanks guys, I figured as much... I'll try some dry lube and otherwise enjoy the sounds of strength!
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01-16-2012, 12:41 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chezzetcook Nova Scotia
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| Re: How to Reduce 32P Gear Noise
every metal gear setup Ive used has been noisy.. BUT, gut a sticky felt pad like one for the legs of a kitchen chair and trim and stick to the spur. it will help deaden the sound some. (Just like Testykalz idea with the servo tape). Ive tried the graphite and other dry lubes and they do nothing for sounds.. Might help lube, but thats it. |
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01-16-2012, 01:03 PM
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01-16-2012, 01:07 PM
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01-16-2012, 01:09 PM
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01-16-2012, 01:43 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto
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| Re: How to Reduce 32P Gear Noise
Good suggestions all round... I have a very small amount of heavy grease on there now mostly to help with break-in, does little for sound, but the wax lube is a great idea. I will try the dampening trick too, can't hurt.
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01-16-2012, 09:57 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver Island, B.C
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| Re: How to Reduce 32P Gear Noise
Stand farther away  |
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01-17-2012, 11:36 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Katy / west houston
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| Re: How to Reduce 32P Gear Noise
Earplugs! cheap easy and affective!!!  |
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