How do you oil the stock motor?

Slyster · 10-05-2008, 07:17 PM

To oil the stock motor bearings, as I've seen a lot around here lately.. do you need to take the motor apart or not?

mrich_30047 · 10-05-2008, 07:26 PM

As you probably guessed the answer is YES.............

No way to do it and be sure.... other than getting oil all over the place. Might as well check the bearings for play while you're at it.

I use Lube 1 made by Slick 50 it's a higher viscosity than triflow.

91talonawd · 10-05-2008, 07:29 PM

I just put a drop in through the top and a drop in from the bottom and call it good.

"Well from the above post, maybe I've been doing it wrong, I just figured the oil would wick itself down into the bearing."

Slyster · 10-05-2008, 08:08 PM

Thanks 91TALON! I like your answer a LOT better! I'll at least do that.. I think I'd rather buy a new motor then to take it all out and apart for oiling.

Would standard 3-in-1 light general purpose work ok?

91talonawd · 10-05-2008, 09:40 PM

I don't know... I just use some lightweight machine oil I picked up at the hobby shop a while ago.

Edit: I'd bet 3n1 would be fine, just use it sparingly. Whats the worst that could happen?

Wolfpackin · 10-05-2008, 10:40 PM

I use 3 in 1 oil and put a drop on a straightened paper clip to guide the oil to the bearings.

Slyster · 10-05-2008, 10:42 PM

OK.. but where ARE the bearings? Can you see them? I assume there are two sets? Top and bottom? Do you take out the motor to do this Wolf?

Wolfpackin · 10-05-2008, 10:49 PM

The top bearing is visable when looking down into the motor.
That one is easy to get to while still in the heli using the paper clip method or a long pointed nozzle.

The bottom bearing cannot be seen while in the heli.
It's pretty tricky to get oil to it while still in the heli.
That's why I use the paper clip to get down between the motor mount and pinion gear.
If the paperclip is touching either the pinion or mount the oil will not get to the bearing.
It takes some practice and I still miss every once in a while.

T/CHunter2009 · 03-30-2009, 08:18 PM

I use a syringe I got from my son where he works. It has a plastic hose in it , really work great. I switched the hose with a pray can nozzle tube. Like the one on a air can for dusting .Now I can reach in there and oil it up .

LowePro · 03-30-2009, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slyster

To oil the stock motor bearings, as I've seen a lot around here lately.. do you need to take the motor apart or not?

not that ive found...the tri-flow "pen" applicator sold by ready heli works friggin awesome....can drip just the right amount in there...i usually give it a drop or two before flying and another 3-4 after a good 8 batt session

10-05-2008, 07:17 PM	#1
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10-05-2008, 07:29 PM	#3
91talonawd My HF Map location Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: WI	I just put a drop in through the top and a drop in from the bottom and call it good. "Well from the above post, maybe I've been doing it wrong, I just figured the oil would wick itself down into the bearing." __________________ Blade 400: CF Main & Tail Blades

10-05-2008, 08:08 PM	#4
Slyster My HF Map location Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maplewood, MN	Thanks 91TALON! I like your answer a LOT better! I'll at least do that.. I think I'd rather buy a new motor then to take it all out and apart for oiling. Would standard 3-in-1 light general purpose work ok? __________________ * Two FBL Outrage 550's * 9 Turnigy Lipos * 6 Turnigy chargers * DX7 * To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Blade 400 bible To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. T-Rex 450 bible To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. T-Rex 500 bible To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

10-05-2008, 09:40 PM	#5
91talonawd My HF Map location Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: WI	I don't know... I just use some lightweight machine oil I picked up at the hobby shop a while ago. Edit: I'd bet 3n1 would be fine, just use it sparingly. Whats the worst that could happen? __________________ Blade 400: CF Main & Tail Blades

10-05-2008, 10:40 PM	#6
Wolfpackin My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Avon,CO	I use 3 in 1 oil and put a drop on a straightened paper clip to guide the oil to the bearings. __________________ Zen and the Art of Helicopter Maintenance Blade 400: E-flite 420H/Align 35X ESC, AR6100e, HS65HB x 3, G401B/DS290G. (Ret.) CopterX 450AE V2: Align 430XL/35X ESC, AR6100, HS65HB x 3, LTG2100T/HSG-5084MG. T-Rex 550E FB Stock: 600M/BL70G, AR6200, DS610 x 3, GP780/DS620, 520mm blades.

10-05-2008, 07:26 PM	#2
mrich_30047 My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA	As you probably guessed the answer is YES............. No way to do it and be sure.... other than getting oil all over the place. Might as well check the bearings for play while you're at it. I use Lube 1 made by Slick 50 it's a higher viscosity than triflow.

10-05-2008, 10:42 PM	#7
Slyster My HF Map location Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maplewood, MN	OK.. but where ARE the bearings? Can you see them? I assume there are two sets? Top and bottom? Do you take out the motor to do this Wolf? __________________ * Two FBL Outrage 550's * 9 Turnigy Lipos * 6 Turnigy chargers * DX7 * To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Blade 400 bible To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. T-Rex 450 bible To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. T-Rex 500 bible To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

10-05-2008, 10:49 PM	#8
Wolfpackin My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Avon,CO	The top bearing is visable when looking down into the motor. That one is easy to get to while still in the heli using the paper clip method or a long pointed nozzle. The bottom bearing cannot be seen while in the heli. It's pretty tricky to get oil to it while still in the heli. That's why I use the paper clip to get down between the motor mount and pinion gear. If the paperclip is touching either the pinion or mount the oil will not get to the bearing. It takes some practice and I still miss every once in a while. __________________ Zen and the Art of Helicopter Maintenance Blade 400: E-flite 420H/Align 35X ESC, AR6100e, HS65HB x 3, G401B/DS290G. (Ret.) CopterX 450AE V2: Align 430XL/35X ESC, AR6100, HS65HB x 3, LTG2100T/HSG-5084MG. T-Rex 550E FB Stock: 600M/BL70G, AR6200, DS610 x 3, GP780/DS620, 520mm blades.

03-30-2009, 08:18 PM	#9
T/CHunter2009 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Trumansburg New York	Oil It up I use a syringe I got from my son where he works. It has a plastic hose in it , really work great. I switched the hose with a pray can nozzle tube. Like the one on a air can for dusting .Now I can reach in there and oil it up . __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. T-Rex 500esp DS510s/Ds520/GP780 /ICE 75/ Scorpion 1600 KV. 3 Turnigy 3300mAh 30C & 3 3000 mAh 40C Batteries ,iCharger 206B / P-350 Power supply & { 2} Turnigy Accucel 6s MCX /CX3 / Blade 400 ; Gy401, Hs65s. HS5084 ,Turnigy Sentry 40amp ESC.

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