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I am going to do my first scratch build, should I use a stuffing tube with a liner or one without?
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Thats one of those things that is personal choice. You will get pros and cons for both. I have never done a build with out using one.
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Some guys do some don't simple as that, I have never run a boat with one. Never had any problems so for me I won't change.
IMO they add driveline drag.If my boats upside down then who owns the one I thought I was driving the last two laps?
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So for a 3/16 flex without a liner I need a 1/4 or 6mm brass tube, is that correct guys, does water come up thru more if you dont use a liner?Comment
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1/4" works well with 3/16" flex and no liner. You might want to add a short 7/32" piece on the motor end to help keep down water intrusion and keep the flex centered better. It can be soldered in or use a little loctite 603 to secure it. (solder holds up to heat better).
I used to run with teflon liners but after having one snag the flex and start spinning inside the tube gave up on that idea.Comment
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Do yo solder it with the flex in to center or will it solder the flex too?Comment
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I am only just getting back into FE after a 2 year break but thought 1/4 tube was used for 3/16 with a liner or .187 flex and no liner.
3/16 and no liner needs the next size tube down.Comment
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I was looking on the OSE site and it said 1/4 for 3/16 shaft, I want to get the correct one.Comment
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Do you use a liner or just a tube?Comment
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No liner. Just go by what OSE shop recommends. It is right on the money. Cat, mono, or hydro?Comment
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Your talking .187" flex but also mentioning 3/16", they are both the same size diam. Getting confusing on what you mean, lets start again. 1/4" o/d tube takes a .187" flex with no liner, 9/32" o/d tube takes a .187" flex with a liner.Comment
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Its one of those sprintcat knockoffs on ebay, 30 inch cat, 125.00 shipped, its my first scratch build, I am excited, but I want it to come out good, do you think I should use one of those stuffing tube blocks to put in the tube or just put a slot in and fill around it?Comment
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Yes I said 3/16, but yes .187 flex is what I am going with, so the .250 or 1/4 OD tube is the one to get, is that correct?Comment
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Yes .250" or 1/4" o/d if your not using a liner.Comment
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Yes .250" or 1/4" o/d if your not using a liner.Comment
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