Tamiya Gearbox bushings.

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If you have not assembled a Tamiya gearbox you may not be interested in this post.

While assembling a Tamiya double gearbox I noticed the grease used between the axle and brass bushing was quite stiff. Enough so that the bushing wanted to turn with the axle.

Was I right about this. Perhaps a wee bit of super glue or even a bit of the grease on the outside of the bearing would keep it from turning in the case. Or may light machine oil to lube the axle.

 

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I've started using very little grease with those gearboxes. I've also started using Tamiya Cermaic Grease instead of the stuff that comes with the gearboxes.

 

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It seems you have learned quite a bit about these gearboxes. Thanks for sharing it.