2908 bad bearing?

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Air Scharnell
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2908 bad bearing?

Post by Air Scharnell »

Has anyone else had a problem with a bearing going bad on there 1st flight ?

Of course just me and trying too get ready for LSN.
Has anyone ordered replacement parts from RChotdeals ?????
or service on there products?
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I blew out the bearing in a 2915. Basically the same motor, same diamater but longer. I was pumping 500 watts through it. It was a bit tough to get the bearing out, but they had them at the local hobby store from the car department. $3 each, it took 2 bearings as there is 2 of them stacked together. I had many rounds of combat before this happened.
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Good info Drew. Those are tiny bearings. I had no idea where to look for them if needed.
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I believe it was a 5mmX8mm bearing
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Post by Air Scharnell »

rchotdeals will be sending me a replacement motor. Just have too send the damaged one back.

Good info drew....that metric size sounds like Heli bearings.
I will keep that in mind if it happens again.
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The NEW motor should up and is working well so far.
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