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Q: How do I remove the bearings from my RC engine?
A: Place your engine housing in an oven at 325°-350° for 5 to 10 minutes. When you remove it from the oven your old bearings should fall right out, if not heat the engine a little…
Q: The bearings I received have a green shield on one side and a black shield on the other. Should either of these be removed on the back bearing? What about the front? Are these colored differently to indicate direction or does this matter?
…for the bearing. These bearings are lubed with grease and the seals will keep the grease in for the life of the bearing so there is no need to worry about lubrication. With regard…
Q: What is the best way to maintain my bearings?
A: 1) Soak your bearings in mineral spirits or paint thinner to remove any grease or particulates. 2) Blow bearing out with compressed air. 3) Place a light drop of oil on the…
Q: Do you ship internationally and what shipping methods are available?
…items in your shopping cart, proceed to the checkout area. Complete the Shipping and Billing information, including selecting your country. If your country is not in our drop-down…
Q: Should I remove the shields or seals from my engine bearings?
…in the rear which would help to protect the rest of the engine from any foreign matter getting through. This should not be done with one seal. If you find your engine is stingy in…
Q: Are the seals fixed or held in place by c-clips?
A: On the removable shields there are c-clips to hold them in place.
Q: How long does it take to break in a bearing?
…the bearing normally and it will break in naturally. The more you use the bearing the more broken in it becomes until eventually it is so broken in that it is time to replace it.
Q: I noticed that your Green Seal RC Car & Truck Bearings are "maintenance free and lubed for the life of the bearing." Would these bearings still be maintenance free if run in wet conditions, or even submerged in water?
…through mud, water and dirt. However if submerged for a length of time it could result in corrosion and subsequent failure. As long as the seals are kept intact they will last you…
Q: How do I calculate the amount of side or thrust load that a bearing can take?
A: Typically a radial bearing can take 5% of its Radial Load in a Thrust Load capacity.
Q: How should the Orange Seal bearings be handled before being used?
…Seal bearings with an LD (lube dry) in the part number are supplied dry, without grease or oil. AF2 in the part number means light oil and NB2 in the part number means a heavy duty…
Q: How do I properly spin test my fishing reel bearings before installation?
…in period, so comparing new bearings to old worn in bearings is not an apples-apples comparison. We typically just attach an awl to a bearing and give it a spin like shown in this…
Q: What kind of performance enhancement should I expect from ceramic bearings?
…environment is very different so it is difficult to quantify an exact improvement in performance. But in general ceramic bearings are lighter, stronger and faster. Typically you…