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See how to set up a new radio controlled engine from disassembly, cleaning, sealing the engine, and clutch bell assembly. This will show complete tear down, cleaning to avoid metal flakes in the engine, reassembly of the engine, and then sealing the entire engine. This can be used on any SB or BB engine (small block and big block) from OS, Picco, TRX, HPI, Axial and also any engine size.
Every RC Car needs cleaning and the most frequent question is what touse. The answer to the question about cleaning an RC car is to use adenatured alcohol taking care that it does not go into any of theelectronics parts.
Using expensive stuff like Trinity Nitro Blast to clean your car can givegreat results but one cannot afford to use it every time after a day atthe track. There are various options available that are just as effectiveand affordable. Using alcohol in a spray bottle and compressor can bean option. One has to spray it such that it soaks in but not dry up.Then the dirt can be blown away.
RC Blast spray can leave a smell after it dries up so one needs betteroptions to make headway in cleaning an RC Car. Take a solution ofsimple green and rubbing alcohol, Special engine cleaner air tool andan air compressor of any kind. This trick can be done it with your aircompressor as well. If you go to the tracks, quite a number of peopleare there who bring air compressors and blow off their R/C with air.Although air compressors works somewhat; but not as much as thewhole trick given here.
An air compressor can be obtained from anywhere, Wal-Mart, Sams,Sears etc for $69 or less. RC blast costs about 5 dollars. After 10 cansone has spent the same amount of money on an air-compressor. Ifyou already have one, you are more than halfway there.
Engine cleaner has a pressure valve for the solution adjustment, ahose to suck out the solution and a pressure regulator (trigger) thatyou simply push that gives the air. For the solution make a mixture of5:1 simple green to water, and then add a small amount of alcohol.
Turn the engine sprayer to where it barely lets out any solution as if itis almost completely shut. This works great for conserving. It also doesnot risk any sort of problem with electronics. If done properly it workswell with Nitro all over and the Electric buggy as well. Make sure toblast the area with bearings. Make the wheels spin from the air andthen blast the bearing area again. Once things are nice and clean, takethe hose out of the solution and just use air to dry it.
Make sure not to let any of the solution sit on the electronics. It takesjust a quick once over and the stuff is pretty much cleaned offcompletely.
After the whole procedure is over, you will be proud to have an RC Carthat looks much cleaner.
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