dannyual767
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I've been out of RC boating for about 2 yrs and I just blew the dust off of a boat that I finished building and never ran on the water. The OS 21RG-M in it was only run on the stand about 2 yrs ago. Now, I honestly thought that I'd oiled up that engine after the bench top running. However, just 1 hr ago when I turned the flywheel, it had that awful, rusty bearing coarse sound . I don't know it it's front, back or both bearings because I haven't taken the engine apart.
I did a quick internet search and I know that I can get Boca bearings for a decent price. About 10 yrs ago, I bought a set from them to replace the bad bearings in my ancient OPS 65. The bearings were made in china and they didn't fit tight in the case (I used a toaster oven to heat the case and the old bearings easily came out). I was never happy with those Boca bearings and I prefer to not use chinese made stuff if I don't have to.
It looks like Tower Hobbies carries the OS brand of bearings. Anybody else selling decent bearings for a reasonable price these days?
The next time I run a nitro engine, I'm going to practically fill the case with oil afterward!
I did a quick internet search and I know that I can get Boca bearings for a decent price. About 10 yrs ago, I bought a set from them to replace the bad bearings in my ancient OPS 65. The bearings were made in china and they didn't fit tight in the case (I used a toaster oven to heat the case and the old bearings easily came out). I was never happy with those Boca bearings and I prefer to not use chinese made stuff if I don't have to.
It looks like Tower Hobbies carries the OS brand of bearings. Anybody else selling decent bearings for a reasonable price these days?
The next time I run a nitro engine, I'm going to practically fill the case with oil afterward!
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