normal mantenance for my savage

[offroaders]

well i just want to know if i am doing any thing wrong for mantenance or what ever like what you think i should do with it when i come in from bashing and my gas says you dont have to use after run oil should i any way?

[tadium54]

do you need it? no. is it a good thing to use in our engine? yes. as for maintence, get a compressor, cover up your carb with something impermeable(rubber works well) and blast all the junk off of it. if you want to or have access to one, combine it with denatured alcohol and that will clean it up even more.

[offroaders]

ya i know a guy that has one but i do need to get one i new i needed one but thanks so i have a engine saver air filter like the really big one so i dont need to cover the carb when i have that do i

[tadium54]

yes, otherwise youre blowing debris into your carb at a high pressure.

[offroaders]

so i dont need to cover it up right

[tadium54]

no, you need to cover it up

[Duster_360]

Wrong, if you're using a compressor, you need to cover the filter - find a small can or a plastic cup or anything that fits snug over the filter. Then proceed to clean. Stay away from blowing directly on the rear area of the filter where its not completely covered.

I always take mine off - I need to put ARO in anyway and I have a tight fitting soft plastic cap that goes on and seals the carb. Its the safest way when you're cleaning with copmpressor. Zip ties are cheap - Walmart has a 500or so assortment for like $5.

[tadium54]

duster- which one of us is wrong? I'm pretty sure the info i gave is pretty good lol

[offroaders]

ok thanks so i want to know somthing else when i spin my front wheels then they sqek should i put oil on it

[tadium54]

clean them up first, then add a bit of oil. not too much though, that will just attract more dirt.
and offroaders, please use puncuation! it makes it much more easy to read

[offroaders]

i will try but i am only 13

[Duster_360]

duster- which one of us is wrong? I'm pretty sure the info i gave is pretty good lol

He was, not you! tadium54 you were spot on, I was typing while you had already replied (slow typyst) - sorry 'bout that. Looks like he's got the message....

[offroaders]

ya thanks guys you can let the thread die now if you want thanks

[savagemachine]

After run oil it when finished with it unless useing it again within 7 days also i would advise to remove all driveline bearings give a good clean and soak for 1 day leave to dry and then use 3 in 1 oil to reoil these with and you will find that they will last alot longer than cleaning them at all.

Overall just do the basic clean down so it does not get to dirty it may seem a endless task to clean it but believe me it does pay off in the long run and well worth it

Savagemachine

[offroaders]

were are the driveline bearings ??

[tadium54]

He was, not you! tadium54 you were spot on, I was typing while you had already replied (slow typyst) - sorry 'bout that. Looks like he's got the message....


lol. ok duster, just making sure hahah!

[Duster_360]

lol. ok duster, just making sure hahah!

10-4!


Drive line bearings - 2 in each wheel, 4 in each diff, and there's more in the trans. But I'm guessing savagemachine is prob talking about the ones in the wheels - they see a lot of dirt and debris.

I just replace mine as a set once I notice any one of them has gotten stiff or started dragging.

[tadium54]

clean them by blowing the compressed air on them, then shooting it with some lube and blast again with the compressor. thats probably your best bet

[savagemachine]

The driveline bearing are situated behind the c hubs on all 4 of the wheels it is so important to keep these clean as all the debris build up in these and if they get wet they will go rusty which will then prevent your wheels fron turning freely.

Savagemachine

[offroaders]

ok thanks guys gal

[savagemachine]

Your welcome that what the forum is for mate to help each other out and gain good advice

Savagemachine