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Posted: 2/1/2024 3:02:17 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bansil]
1/18 trx4m if it matters, just stripped out my front gears and need to replace them. not sure if it was the vasoline or the plastic housing flexing...

I need a sticky lube...was thinking maybe some lifter break-in lube? Have some from old engine rebuilds


Eta...added more info...
Link Posted: 2/1/2024 11:31:18 PM EDT
[#1]
I stopped at the local Traxxas dealer and asked that very question.  This was for my Slash.
His answer was Part # 2717 thrust bearing lube.  $3.00 a tube.
Link Posted: 2/2/2024 8:01:32 AM EDT
[#2]
I'll grab some when I go get another truck today thanks
Link Posted: 2/3/2024 4:18:38 PM EDT
[#3]
Link Posted: 2/3/2024 5:38:50 PM EDT
[#4]
They didn't have any,, so will probably just use axle grease, it doesn't eat plastic..I
Link Posted: 2/7/2024 12:11:40 AM EDT
[#5]
I know if there are any o-rings or rubber parts in that diff, petroleum based lubricants will make them swell.  When we ran 1/10 and 1/8 scale I used a small dab of silicone spark plug wire lubricant. It's not like a real ring and pinion in your car that needs an oil bath. If the diffs are shimmed properly you shouldn't need but a MINIMAL amount of anything on them.
Link Posted: 2/7/2024 12:16:48 AM EDT
[#6]
I use Lucas Red n Tacky.
Link Posted: 2/9/2024 9:34:35 PM EDT
[Last Edit: hooligan223] [#7]
The grease that comes in the Kyosho and Tamiya kits I've assembled looks just like fishing reel grease that you can get at Walmart for a few bucks. What I have looks like this but it is more clear than the Diawa grease.
Link Posted: 2/10/2024 10:34:17 AM EDT
[#8]
The properties sound good, I think I still have some of that
Link Posted: 2/10/2024 10:52:15 AM EDT
[Last Edit: dirtyboy] [#9]
MFWD tractor front pinions tend to crush oil.  Much slower speed but more power.  Went to a synthetic gear oil and housing temps are much cooler, barely warm to the touch now.  I have no idea on high speed gear usage.
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