TRX 2.5 bearing and flywheel Upgrade.

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  • Опубликовано: 3 фев 2025

Комментарии • 92

  • @williamchisholm5776
    @williamchisholm5776 18 дней назад +4

    The long awaited new video absolutely fantastic mate keep them coming

    • @thebug4046
      @thebug4046  18 дней назад

      Thanks man! Hopefully another tomorrow 😎

  • @NativeNitro7495
    @NativeNitro7495 18 дней назад +3

    I like the long videos. Watched every minute of it man keep it up and look forward to seeing more 👌🏽 I learned these engines watching your videos and now I can tear down and replace bearings like nothing so it’s greatly appreciated brother

    • @thebug4046
      @thebug4046  18 дней назад

      Hey thanks for the kind words! I'm glad they helped ya! It's not as scary as a lot of people have made it out to be 😎🍻👌🏻

  • @NuarStanger
    @NuarStanger 18 дней назад +2

    I love the longer videos. I never skip around.
    Lol at the paper towel jabs 😆

    • @thebug4046
      @thebug4046  18 дней назад +1

      Haha yeah I thought I'd thought a few in there just to piss buddy off 😂🤘🏻

  • @a2rc
    @a2rc 18 дней назад +5

    “I almost burned down my face” 😂 love it. It’s always a good day when we get to work on an engine
    Talking about the rear bearing getting lubed.
    - Some manufactures put a chamfered edge on the balance lobe. Lightens the crank slightly and leaves a small gap for lube to get to the bearing. Traxxas doesn’t do important things like that unfortunately 😅
    5w30 syn is a good choice. I’ve been using it for assembly and long term storage what seems like forever now
    Nice work on upgrading the 2.5……. She needed it 😋
    - Thanks for sharing the fun with us Bug 🩷

    • @thebug4046
      @thebug4046  18 дней назад +1

      Hey man thanks very much for stopping by again I really appreciate it and yeah it's always fun to throw a little strange or bizarre humor in there and I might actually decide to give that modification a try I'm gonna have to come up with some tooling maybe a video idea 🤔💯🍻💥🤘🏻💯

    • @a2rc
      @a2rc 18 дней назад +1

      @ Yep, definitely doable. Patience, bench grinder and some time will get you there.
      As you know, add all the small things up to better get a better outcome
      - Let me know if you end up making a video about it 💯

    • @thebug4046
      @thebug4046  18 дней назад +1

      @@a2rc definitely! I have a handful of crusty old 2.5 cracks to test fit 😎 i don't wanna mess up a 3.3 crank since they are in high demand after my videos 😂

  • @michaelgraham2943
    @michaelgraham2943 18 дней назад +3

    Great video 😂👍

  • @michaeljames1994
    @michaeljames1994 18 дней назад +2

    I like how you operate proper mechanic

  • @marknugent2574
    @marknugent2574 18 дней назад +2

    Love your videos bug, i have learned alot from you. Keep the videos coming. Very informative brother. Shout out from Michigan.

    • @thebug4046
      @thebug4046  18 дней назад

      Hey man thank you! I really appreciate it! Hopefully another today! If I have time 🍻😎💥💯🤘🏻

  • @NativeNitro7495
    @NativeNitro7495 18 дней назад +2

    Glad I was able to snag one of the trinity flywheels

    • @thebug4046
      @thebug4046  18 дней назад

      They work awesome 👌🏻

  • @Haroldsnitroworld
    @Haroldsnitroworld 19 дней назад +3

    Awesome video bro i watched the hole thing super info filled 👍

    • @thebug4046
      @thebug4046  19 дней назад +1

      Thanks brotha! I gotta catch up on your videos tonight! 💯 KBN! keep up the good work 😎🍻

  • @lowellfunk8974
    @lowellfunk8974 19 дней назад +3

    Man you totally effd that crank with the ptowel, and we cudnt see cuz yur hands wur in da way! ROFL 😂😂❤❤❤KBN Love it !!!🎉🎉😅😅

    • @thebug4046
      @thebug4046  18 дней назад

      Hahaha! Thanks for watchin. I enjoy pissin those people off 💯😂😎🍻

  • @hpiedsavageed7608
    @hpiedsavageed7608 18 дней назад +2

    Another great video Bug! 😎 I have actually a shitload of 2.5s laying around that I need to refurbish them

    • @thebug4046
      @thebug4046  18 дней назад

      Thanks for watchin! And go for it! 🍻😎

  • @ofnaguy
    @ofnaguy 19 дней назад +3

    Nicely done as always Brother.we gotta get you some mufflers on that YJ .we gotta figure it out my Friend 👊👊🔥💯🔥💯

    • @thebug4046
      @thebug4046  19 дней назад

      Oh man id love to have one 💯 ❤💥🤘🏻😎

  • @allaspectsrc4178
    @allaspectsrc4178 18 дней назад +2

    Really nice video man..i think I need to rebuild my 3.3 so this will come in handy

    • @thebug4046
      @thebug4046  18 дней назад

      I got your back if you need anything. 😎

  • @CrazyDadNitro-2.0
    @CrazyDadNitro-2.0 18 дней назад +1

    Nice to see you are doing ok! 2035 is your year. Stay blessed . Love the hobby . As always thank you for sharing .

    • @thebug4046
      @thebug4046  18 дней назад

      Thanks for watchin! I really appreciate it 🤘🏻💯💥😎🍻

  • @NativeNitro7495
    @NativeNitro7495 18 дней назад +2

    Engine looked good to man. I always give my flywheel a swift tap to the backside and knocker off. I do like that flywheel holder/tool tho

    • @thebug4046
      @thebug4046  18 дней назад

      That works to! Sometimes they can be a bit stubborn the puller really helps 🍻😎🤘🏻

  • @Hairyrampage-x7e
    @Hairyrampage-x7e 19 дней назад +2

    Something cathartic about watching videos of nitro engines being restored and swearing during the work day, cheers from SoCal, restored a couple engines myself using your vids

    • @thebug4046
      @thebug4046  19 дней назад +1

      Hey thank you very much for the kind words I really appreciate it glad you're enjoying the videos and yeah it's a little bit of course humor here but glad you're learning some things we're gonna keep this hobby alive! 😎🍻💯💥🤘🏻

  • @jimmygeorge4268
    @jimmygeorge4268 19 дней назад +2

    Great to see you again…BTW..I just rebuilt my first 3.3…..thanks to your expertise it was a total success,,,,,and to boot I also installed the OS carburetor,,,,and boy oh boy she’s runs sooooogood…
    Thanks ,,I’ve learned a lot…….🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍👍👍🚘🚘

    • @thebug4046
      @thebug4046  19 дней назад

      Hey man thank you very much for sticking around I really appreciate it I'm glad my videos are helpful and that you rebuild went off without a hitch it's not that scary once you understand what you're looking at

    • @jimmygeorge4268
      @jimmygeorge4268 18 дней назад +1

      @ YUP,,,I could have done the TRAXXAS exchange think,,,,but I wanted hands on. and decided to go for it….with confidence,,,,,thanks again for all you do……🇺🇸👍🚘

    • @thebug4046
      @thebug4046  18 дней назад

      @@jimmygeorge4268 we don't have that option in Canada so it's 260$ for a 2.5 285$ for a 2.5R 346$ for a 3.3 os 21tm 500$ lol

    • @jimmygeorge4268
      @jimmygeorge4268 18 дней назад +1

      @@thebug4046 HOLYSHIT. if you need something,let me know,,,I’ll send it from down here,,,,I’m in NORTH CAROLINA 👍

    • @thebug4046
      @thebug4046  18 дней назад

      @@jimmygeorge4268 hey man I really appreciate it 💯 I'm only 14 hours from you in Vancouver Canada area. 😎💥🍻

  • @OGsNitroRCs
    @OGsNitroRCs 19 дней назад +3

    I feel the sane easy while I'm wrenching..wish I could play tunes in the background..but then we get in trouble 🙄.. nice vid bro👍🏾

    • @thebug4046
      @thebug4046  19 дней назад

      Thanks man and yeah it kinda sucks it has to be like that 😕

  • @joshherrman3201
    @joshherrman3201 18 дней назад +2

    You could make these videos 3 hours long and I'd still watch. Maybe you should see if astro glide would sponsor your channel 😂🎉

    • @thebug4046
      @thebug4046  18 дней назад

      Hahaha yeah most likely not. But I'm working with a phone for a camera so unfortunately I don't have that much space problem an hour tops.

  • @Rc-Mad-Ness
    @Rc-Mad-Ness 19 дней назад +2

    Wow that’s awesome timing , iv got me a 3.3 crank for my 2.5 & a 3.3 head going to fit than asap 💯👌🤙🇬🇧

    • @thebug4046
      @thebug4046  19 дней назад

      Sweetness! 3.3 cylinder head won't fit a 2.5 unfortunately you need the 2.5R cylinder head looks like a 3.3 head and is better than the original 😎🤘🏻💥🍻

  • @landonsparks5632
    @landonsparks5632 19 дней назад +2

    Sweet video man

  • @MosCowfromrussia
    @MosCowfromrussia 19 дней назад +3

    Got a Novarossi Plus 12-3CT Serpent .12 engine… Fits well onto my Mugen Seiki MTX-2 Chassis, cleaning out my engine and it will be running rich and loud, that engine will be too…

    • @thebug4046
      @thebug4046  19 дней назад

      Hell yeah! Those are awesome sad they are no longer available

    • @MosCowfromrussia
      @MosCowfromrussia 15 дней назад +1

      @ those engines? They aren’t there anymore due to them because rare but at least I can take care of them, I got 2 new parts like the front differential from GPM and a monoblock that looked small but fitted onto my own engine that is also from GPM…

  • @grizzlyrc8720
    @grizzlyrc8720 18 дней назад +2

    Just want to take the time and say thank you for doing a video like that cuz I am getting into the rebuild thing and when you replace piston and sleeve would you treat it as a new engine and break it in that way

    • @thebug4046
      @thebug4046  18 дней назад +1

      If you are doing a full rebuild piston kit rod all that yes now the engine is new and will need to be broken in all over again 💯🍻😎

  • @desmondtaylor5778
    @desmondtaylor5778 18 дней назад +1

    Fire fire fire fire fire fire fire so cold

  • @revtech2917
    @revtech2917 12 дней назад +1

    I don't know if you have ever tried a "Buku" clutch/flywheel with Bonded Komposite clutch shoes or even their adjustable exhaust pipes. All I'm saying is that they make some really nice accessories that add allot of adjustable power, weather you want torque or top speed. I bought the clutch with "Bonded Komposite clutch shoes" and I must say, It really did pay for itself. The shoes last a very long time (for me one set lasted 3 racing seasons and still going!) if you adjust them correctly to your driving style. They are 110% better over any plastic or aluminum clutch shoes on the market. If you ever get the chance, check them out and do a review. Also I bought a complete old O.S.18TM for $60usd shipped, removed the 11K carb and then cleaned and sold the rest of the engine for the same price. I got the O.S.11K Carb for free and I couldn't agree more! It seriously is one of the best upgrades you can do to a Traxxas 2.5R or 3.3!

    • @thebug4046
      @thebug4046  11 дней назад

      Those clutches are not even available here without big$$ as far as the 11k carb assignment on the Traxxas engines since that's what's available here. The os 21tm is like 500$

  • @hpiedsavageed7608
    @hpiedsavageed7608 18 дней назад +2

    At 13:49 your upstairs neighbor fell from 2nd base.

  • @hunterdurst4571
    @hunterdurst4571 16 дней назад +1

    Paper towel boys gonna have a meltdown 🤣🤣

  • @PaulSingh-dz1sn
    @PaulSingh-dz1sn 18 дней назад +2

    About the hot racing fly wheel will the same clutch bell fit on it

    • @thebug4046
      @thebug4046  18 дней назад

      Yup! Direct fit no modifications required. Hot racing TM33100

    • @PaulSingh-dz1sn
      @PaulSingh-dz1sn 18 дней назад +1

      @thebug4046 That's out if stock where I am at

    • @thebug4046
      @thebug4046  18 дней назад

      @@PaulSingh-dz1sn eBay usually has it

    • @PaulSingh-dz1sn
      @PaulSingh-dz1sn 18 дней назад +1

      @@thebug4046 yea it doesn't have it should I stick with my stock one

    • @thebug4046
      @thebug4046  18 дней назад

      @@PaulSingh-dz1sn looks like your going to have to for now. Until they come back in stock. Ever since I made that video about them they sold out like crazy lol sometimes you can find the old non senior flywheels from Traxxas. However I did find a Robson racing flywheel RRP8052 is the part number. Hopefully that helps

  • @jason28w
    @jason28w 18 дней назад +3

    no music please

  • @tonydetwiler2624
    @tonydetwiler2624 19 дней назад +2

    nice just watched zip ties now you 🍻

    • @thebug4046
      @thebug4046  18 дней назад +1

      I'm watching ole peg right now lol

  • @jason28w
    @jason28w 18 дней назад +2

    great video as allways bud . oh don't forget to check mine out peace buddy

    • @thebug4046
      @thebug4046  18 дней назад +1

      Hey I will pop in a few minutes 😎

  • @kwokallsafe5642
    @kwokallsafe5642 19 дней назад +6

    What ever you do - Please do NOT add music - (Alway's distracting, and detracts from the purpose of the video)

  • @ggwoods5684
    @ggwoods5684 18 дней назад +2

    Man i feel dumb asking I taken out my jato 3.3 out today I used some other fuel less then 1 mini my conrod snapped is it because of the fuel?

    • @thebug4046
      @thebug4046  18 дней назад

      Nope probably wasn't tuned for the fuel and ran to lean or the engine was already very warn and it was a matter of time. You gotta replace the bearings pin and rod around The gallon mark. And do a bit of a different break in process to put less stress on the engine. The Traxxas break in is very hard on the engine.

    • @ggwoods5684
      @ggwoods5684 17 дней назад +1

      @thebug4046 thanks for the info. What process will you recommend rather than traxxas is method?

    • @thebug4046
      @thebug4046  17 дней назад +1

      @@ggwoods5684 run a quality fuel no more than 12% oil OS LC3 glow plug. Preheat the engine with a heat gun to expand the sleeve away from the piston witch puts less stress on the piston pin bores and other moving parts. I do 4 tanks at idle before I start driving basically the same as the Adam drake method for breaking in a nitro engine. However I pull my engines apart if it's new and pre lubrication the connecting rod crank and bearings and a little on the piston as most engines are completely dry inside. Then start my break in. But that might be a little much for you. Just go with the Adam drake break in procedure

    • @ggwoods5684
      @ggwoods5684 17 дней назад +1

      @thebug4046 Thanks for the information. I will try this, I will definitely pull it apart and have a look to see if it's dry. Big help. Thank you.

    • @thebug4046
      @thebug4046  17 дней назад

      @@ggwoods5684 the Adam drake break in is on RUclips. And all these engines are shipped dry. Klotz super techniplate oil is designed for nitro engines. Be sure you feel comfortable with what you're doing and note direction of all parts very important! Because if you put it together wrong or the piston in backwards it will never run. I live in Canada where these engines cost almost 400$ so we take every step we can to make them last as long as possible.

  • @nightfallxjd4056
    @nightfallxjd4056 18 дней назад +3

    Are you still going to do a video on the engine in a jar?

    • @thebug4046
      @thebug4046  18 дней назад +1

      Oh man that ended up in the garbage by accident lol

    • @nightfallxjd4056
      @nightfallxjd4056 18 дней назад +2

      @ oh I see

    • @thebug4046
      @thebug4046  18 дней назад +1

      @@nightfallxjd4056 yup it was sitting in another area and wond up in a box and and to the trash unfortunately

  • @gordo55551
    @gordo55551 18 дней назад +2

    They want 100 bucks for the 11k carb

    • @thebug4046
      @thebug4046  18 дней назад

      Almost 200 here but it's a buy once cry once it's worth it. And you can put it on any other Traxxas engines 💯

  • @OGz5284
    @OGz5284 19 дней назад +3

    Great detailed video!!! We need more. Learning a damn lot from them Definitely had some good laughs with n this one as well! 🥷
    Does that crank make it a 3.3?

    • @thebug4046
      @thebug4046  18 дней назад +1

      Haha right on! Glad they help ya! And changing the crank it's still the same displacement just lighter and better flowing witch definitely makes the 2.5 better 😎👌🏻