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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?
A: Firstly the different colored seals do indicate which is the open side on the bearing. The green seal is the one to remove to expose the open side. However, on the front bearing…
Q: How should the Orange Seal bearings be handled before being used?
…you would like to clean out your bearings, you can remove the seals and soak the bearings in our Clean Touch over night. Blow the bearings dry the next day or let them air dry.
Q: What is the best water proof seal?
…primarily designed to retain the lubrication inside the bearing. Most bearing seals are considered water repellant and will keep moisture out of the internal components, but they…
Q: What is the performance difference between the following threetype of bearings: Ceramic Metal Shield, Ceramic Yellow Seal andCeramic Ultra Seal?
…bearings are metal shielded and offer the least resistance of the three. These bearings need frequent cleaning but will give you the best performance. Not recommended for dirty…
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?
A: Our green seal bearings are water resistant, not waterproof. They are the best bearings available for off-road racing, through mud, water and dirt. However if submerged for a…
Q: What is the best way to maintain my bearings?
…grease or particulates. 2) Blow bearing out with compressed air. 3) Place a light drop of oil on the bearing. 4) Give the bearing a spin, if they still feel rough repeat steps 1-3.
Q: Also, can the greased bearings be used out the box, or should they be treated before use?
A: Yes, the stocked greased bearings can be used as is and will give you great performance.
Q: Should I remove the shields or seals from my engine bearings?
…as a lubricant. You may however want to leave one shield on, in the rear which would help to protect the rest of the engine from any foreign matter getting through. This should not…
Q: Can the seals be removed from lightning ceramic bearings for maintenance?
…to bearing. The best thing to do is contact us and let us know the make and model of your reel and we will let you know if the shields are removable for the specific bearing…
Q: I prefer to buy a bearing kit that is maintenance free aspossible. Which bearing kit is the least maintenance intensive?
A: Rubber sealed bearings will always offer the most protection and be the most maintenance free.
Q: How do I remove the bearings from my RC engine?
…not heat the engine a little longer. We also suggest you place your bearings inside a ziploc bag and keep them in the freezer overnight. Then slip the bearings into the engine…
Q: What is an ABEC Rating?
…bearing tolerances. The tolerance is the permissible deviation from a specified value of a structural dimension. The higher the ABEC rating the closer the part is to being…