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Old 09-30-2005, 03:26 PM
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Motor----You at least want to wipe or brush off the dirt off the motor can and endbell....Check the motor terminals for wear, because sometimes the motor tabs like to break off. Lube the bushings at least every 3 runs, this of course depends how hard you drive the micro. If your using a motor with replaceable brushes, take the brushes off and inspect them...making sure there's no discoloration- replace if needed-.



Chassis---- Wipe off the dust and dirt and check for cracks if your using a CF chassis. - replace if needed -

Drivetrain and bearings---- Its always good to inspect the spur gear or input gear like on the M18....Check the belt for wear and tear and replace if it needs to be. If you have a balldiff, take it apart and clean and lube it so it will always stay smooth....and dont forget to check the diff halves for excessive wear. Its always a good idea to clean all the bearings as well, take a container with a screw top lid and fill it with some motor cleaner and let the bearings soak for a couple of minutes, then shake the bottle every once in awhile to get all the dirt and muck out....you will see a change in the motor cleaners color.....(black)
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