Hey gang, I don't have any tri flow on hand and would really like to lub my bearings, swash, tail slider etc. In my raptor 30. Is 3 in 1 oil ok to use for these applications??? Thanks for your help.
07-08-2008 03:12 AM
uk sailor Heliman Location: UK
i've used it to lube the shafts for a long time. I doubt it would last in the bearing for a long time however as it seems to "dry out" quite quickly
07-08-2008 06:25 AM
Pinecone Veteran Location: Maryalnd
It will work, but there are much better lubes.
Triflow is good, and I am trying alube called Militech that is suppsoed to be suer slick.
Terry Blade CP Trex 450 SE QJ EP8v2 EX Gaui Hurricane 550 Vibe 50
07-08-2008 10:07 AM
draven Heliman Location: las vegas nv usa
Thanks!That's all i needed to know.
07-08-2008 01:49 PM
RotorRage Veteran Location: Lake Charles, La.
Don't use thin oil on bearings. Bearing have to be greased. If you use oil you thin the grease already in the bearings. Then the grease leaks out and you have no lube.
Team Flyanydamnthing
07-08-2008 11:37 PM
Pinecone Veteran Location: Maryalnd
You CAN oil bearings, but you have to oil them very often. The high speed throws the oil out.
Some guys run oil in there wheel bearings on race cars. Low drag, but you do replace bearings more often.
Terry Blade CP Trex 450 SE QJ EP8v2 EX Gaui Hurricane 550 Vibe 50
07-09-2008 02:40 AM
RotorRage Veteran Location: Lake Charles, La.
Enjoy!
Team Flyanydamnthing
07-09-2008 03:30 AM
draven Heliman Location: las vegas nv usa
good pointYeah pinecone that's a good point. I remember reading that someware. Thanks a bunch!!
07-09-2008 03:35 AM
blt4ice Senior Heliman Location: Newark, DE
I use triflow because it has the right viscosity to seep through the seals and get to the balls in the bearings. You can also grab a bearing repacker that will assist in packing the sealed bearing with the thicker grease as it uses pressure to force the grease through the seals.
Brian Heli tools used: Torch, Pipe Wrench, 4 ft. crowbar
07-09-2008 03:17 PM
Pinecone Veteran Location: Maryalnd
As has been pointed out, oiling geased bearings washes out the grease. And then you have oil OFTEN or the bearing will burn out.
If the bearing is greased, you should NOT oil them.
Terry Blade CP Trex 450 SE QJ EP8v2 EX Gaui Hurricane 550 Vibe 50
07-09-2008 03:56 PM
draven Heliman Location: las vegas nv usa
It is the synthetic triflow grease and not the red grease right?Just want to make sure i'm getting the right version of triflow. Thanks for your help i'm learning everyday!
07-10-2008 03:12 AM
Pinecone Veteran Location: Maryalnd
I use the red Union 76 grease for bearings.
Terry Blade CP Trex 450 SE QJ EP8v2 EX Gaui Hurricane 550 Vibe 50
