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Charlie-III · 07-27-2011, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by EddieO

if I get to 5 times a month, will be the same as sex.

Later EddieO

Crap, can I have your better half talk to mine????

JohnRobHolmes · 07-27-2011, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by EddieO

No no sir, I am up to multiple times a month now....if I get to 5 times a month, will be the same as sex.

Later EddieO

Now thats just funny right there

Getting out on the weekends is always nice.

highlandcrawler · 07-29-2011, 01:08 PM

Hi John I have a question for you. I recently purchased a pair of your sport motors for my truck. they are awesome and put out an impressive amount of power and control for the value

. After about 6 runs I"m hearing an odd clicking sound from the rear motor. It is very apparent going foward but not really when I reverse. I took the pulled the brushes and they look pretty beat. There is a large pile of brush material on the trailing edges of the brushes. They look pretty pitted and have chipped looking edges. The comm looks pretty good no gouges or heavy scoring. The end bell has no scratches on it so im pretty sure the hoods didn't get smacked on the rocks causing misalignment. Could you help me figure out my problem please. Here are a couple pics of the brushes

highlandcrawler · 07-29-2011, 04:57 PM

Okay so Eddie O got me taken care of and helped me find my problem

. What a stand up guy. He helped me with my motor regardless of the fact it was from his direct competition. And no his answer was not to buy his motors

. Thanks once again Eddie for your help when I could not get it from anyone else

.

EeePee · 07-29-2011, 05:52 PM

I've seen chipping like that before when I used really high spring rates. Or it was coincidental with whatever the problem actually was. But it was around that time that I went to a medium rate spring for the various 35 turn motors in the Losi, all the while being comm cut compulsive, and haven't had the chipping issue since then.

EddieO · 07-29-2011, 07:36 PM

On its own, spring tension won't cause stuff like that, it however can and usually always will amplify another issue......so if you have a badly pitted comm slot........super stiff springs are BAD news.

Later EddieO

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Originally Posted by EeePee

I've seen chipping like that before when I used really high spring rates. Or it was coincidental with whatever the problem actually was. But it was around that time that I went to a medium rate spring for the various 35 turn motors in the Losi, all the while being comm cut compulsive, and haven't had the chipping issue since then.

SlickRockSpider · 07-29-2011, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by highlandcrawler

Okay so Eddie O got me taken care of and helped me find my problem

. What a stand up guy. He helped me with my motor regardless of the fact it was from his direct competition. And no his answer was not to buy his motors

. Thanks once again Eddie for your help when I could not get it from anyone else

.

Hey Erin

Can you clue me on what the problem was. I would like to know.

Evan

highlandcrawler · 07-29-2011, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SlickRockSpider

Hey Erin

Can you clue me on what the problem was. I would like to know.

Evan

Pm sent Evan

khwilliams · 08-07-2011, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SlickRockSpider

Hey Erin

Can you clue me on what the problem was. I would like to know.

Evan

X2 please fill us in on what was said and any suggestions. Thanks

Charlie-III · 08-08-2011, 12:45 PM

Fairly cheap BRAND NEW comm lathes..... http://cgi.ebay.com/iNTEGY-MOD-Fashi...item2565bf9c59

Found them while looking for one for myself. Not sure how good they are, but the price is low.

I'm trying to get a Hudy, but looking at a few other used ones. Mostly a couple of Hudy's, Xip, Orion, Cobras,.....

EddieO · 08-08-2011, 12:53 PM

Decent little lathe once you get it setup and such, remember though, it doesn't come with a motor for that price.

I've got a spare Hudy if yer looking for one

Later EddieO

Charlie-III · 08-08-2011, 01:25 PM

PM sent.

JohnRobHolmes · 08-08-2011, 01:42 PM

I'm not fond of the bearing supported mini lathes. They get sloppy pretty quick, and knowing integy they are probably sloppy from the box. Give me V blocks any day.

Charlie-III · 08-08-2011, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnRobHolmes

I'm not fond of the bearing supported mini lathes. They get sloppy pretty quick, and knowing integy they are probably sloppy from the box. Give me V blocks any day.

Decent thoughts, bearings are great, until you get crap in them.

I would think new bearings, some shielding and constant maintenance would yield a better cut. But if you slack on any of it, you can get hurt real fast/real quick.

EeePee · 08-08-2011, 04:35 PM

V block with the arm riding on a film of oil is maintenance free, if you don't forget to add the drop of oil. And wipe the V block area clean every time before you add the drop of oil.

Hmmm, how many moving parts in a bearing? Compared to how many moving parts in a V block?

EddieO · 08-08-2011, 04:43 PM

I am a vblock guy myself, but there are thousands of the bearing supported units out there and they work fine.........with the amount of use crawler guys use their lathes, bearings should last just fine.

Later EddieO

JohnRobHolmes · 08-08-2011, 04:47 PM

The bearing slop just bugs me, I hate anything that contributes to chatter. I agree that most people won't use their lathe enough to wear out the bearings though, so when it boils down to it it would be just fine.

TEDROCKZ · 08-08-2011, 04:51 PM

Biggest gripe I have about a bearing type is it will let a shaving to go between the bearing and the motor shaft. That will cause a jump and a gouge in the comm. V-blocks really don't have the room for shavings to get in.

EddieO · 08-08-2011, 04:55 PM

I agree.....I would definitely upgrade the integy bearings to a nicer sealed unit that has been cleaned out good and oiled...

Later EddieO

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Originally Posted by JohnRobHolmes

The bearing slop just bugs me, I hate anything that contributes to chatter. I agree that most people won't use their lathe enough to wear out the bearings though, so when it boils down to it it would be just fine.

killswitch · 08-08-2011, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TEDROCKZ

Biggest gripe I have about a bearing type is it will let a shaving to go between the bearing and the motor shaft. That will cause a jump and a gouge in the comm. V-blocks really don't have the room for shavings to get in.

Ive seen that happen too many times to count in the ol' racing days. V blocks all the way.

07-29-2011, 01:08 PM	#1063
highlandcrawler Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Grants Pass Posts: 806	Hi John I have a question for you. I recently purchased a pair of your sport motors for my truck. they are awesome and put out an impressive amount of power and control for the value. After about 6 runs I"m hearing an odd clicking sound from the rear motor. It is very apparent going foward but not really when I reverse. I took the pulled the brushes and they look pretty beat. There is a large pile of brush material on the trailing edges of the brushes. They look pretty pitted and have chipped looking edges. The comm looks pretty good no gouges or heavy scoring. The end bell has no scratches on it so im pretty sure the hoods didn't get smacked on the rocks causing misalignment. Could you help me figure out my problem please. Here are a couple pics of the brushes

07-29-2011, 04:57 PM	#1064
highlandcrawler Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Grants Pass Posts: 806	Okay so Eddie O got me taken care of and helped me find my problem. What a stand up guy. He helped me with my motor regardless of the fact it was from his direct competition. And no his answer was not to buy his motors. Thanks once again Eddie for your help when I could not get it from anyone else.

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07-29-2011, 05:52 PM	#1065
EeePee MODERATOR™ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,928	I've seen chipping like that before when I used really high spring rates. Or it was coincidental with whatever the problem actually was. But it was around that time that I went to a medium rate spring for the various 35 turn motors in the Losi, all the while being comm cut compulsive, and haven't had the chipping issue since then.

08-08-2011, 12:45 PM	#1070
Charlie-III I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: 07456 N. NJ USofA Posts: 8,314	Fairly cheap BRAND NEW comm lathes..... http://cgi.ebay.com/iNTEGY-MOD-Fashi...item2565bf9c59 Found them while looking for one for myself. Not sure how good they are, but the price is low. I'm trying to get a Hudy, but looking at a few other used ones. Mostly a couple of Hudy's, Xip, Orion, Cobras,.....

08-08-2011, 12:53 PM	#1071
EddieO I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 2,303	Decent little lathe once you get it setup and such, remember though, it doesn't come with a motor for that price. I've got a spare Hudy if yer looking for one Later EddieO

08-08-2011, 01:25 PM	#1072
Charlie-III I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: 07456 N. NJ USofA Posts: 8,314	PM sent.

08-08-2011, 01:42 PM	#1073
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	I'm not fond of the bearing supported mini lathes. They get sloppy pretty quick, and knowing integy they are probably sloppy from the box. Give me V blocks any day.

08-08-2011, 04:35 PM	#1075
EeePee MODERATOR™ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,928	V block with the arm riding on a film of oil is maintenance free, if you don't forget to add the drop of oil. And wipe the V block area clean every time before you add the drop of oil. Hmmm, how many moving parts in a bearing? Compared to how many moving parts in a V block?

08-08-2011, 04:43 PM	#1076
EddieO I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 2,303	I am a vblock guy myself, but there are thousands of the bearing supported units out there and they work fine.........with the amount of use crawler guys use their lathes, bearings should last just fine. Later EddieO

08-08-2011, 04:47 PM	#1077
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	The bearing slop just bugs me, I hate anything that contributes to chatter. I agree that most people won't use their lathe enough to wear out the bearings though, so when it boils down to it it would be just fine.

08-08-2011, 04:51 PM	#1078
TEDROCKZ I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arat Alabama Posts: 2,678	Biggest gripe I have about a bearing type is it will let a shaving to go between the bearing and the motor shaft. That will cause a jump and a gouge in the comm. V-blocks really don't have the room for shavings to get in.

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