Well, I had to ask , strut bearings vs bushing vs Teflon , non racing applications for sport hydro. What say ye? for 3/16 flex.
strut bearings vs strut bushing vs Teflon liner
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It depends what you are looking for. For max efficiency ball bearings and Teflon with oil for lube. But flex and bearings need cleaning out and re-oiling after every run, and bearings will need replacing periodically. For ease of maintenance no Teflon and a floating bushing will last nearly forever, and the shaft just needs cleaning an re-greasing every few runs or at the end of the day.
Alternatively wire drives are the bomb as long as you don't have a tight bend.Paul Upton-Taylor, Greased Weasel Racing. -
Don't use regular WD40 as a lubricant, it isn't one (though it does have some minor lubricating properties). Having said that I use WD40 branded PTFE loaded lubricant as i find the smart straw system convenient, but sewing machine or 3in1 work fine too. I haven't tried gun oil but from what i remember it is stinky stuff and probably more about corrosion resistance than lubrication.Paul Upton-Taylor, Greased Weasel Racing.Comment
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It is a high RPM bearing oil, I use it on all my motor bearings.
So why not use it on Ball Bering's in a strut.
LarryPast NAMBA- P Mono -1 Mile Race Record holder
Past NAMBA- P Sport -1 Mile Race Record holder
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