BK Wanderer question

[BrianG]

Oh boy, I got my 8xl today (thanks Mike)! Man it's heavy for such a small thing. Anyway, I read around the forums and covered the rear bearing with tape as instructed. However, I remember reading something else about dirt getting in from the wire exit hole but I can't seem to find it. Is it recommended to somehow cover the gaps in this opening? If so, with what? Hot glue would be easiest but will melt I'm sure (causing more problems than helping). Maybe shoe-goo? Will this void any warranty?

[Sylvester]

Hey, good to hear you got your 8xl, the 3 wires that pop out and that have an opening shouldnt be used with hot glue, i remeber reading that you can use shoe goo, but im not 100% sure. If you arent gonna be running in sand than i dont see why it cant be left open.

[BrianG]

Well, I don't plan to run in sand, but I'm sure I'll be in dirt. The way I drive, I'll be on the lid more than on the wheels (would be nice to devise a way to use the 3rd channel to power something that would flip the truck back over!). It might never be a problem, but I really want this to last and I figured the better I have stuff protected, the better.

[Gustav]

I use a silicone gun for around the wires and any unused mounting holes.Only way to protect the front bearing is with a gear cover.

Yeah,a self righting mechanism would be handy,little CO2 strut or something.

[BrianG]

gear cover??

[Gustav]

Yeah,you know,plastic thing that covers the spur and pinion.Just saying,not much else you can do about the front bearing i can think of.

[mothman]

Originally Posted by BrianG

Oh boy, I got my 8xl today (thanks Mike)! Man it's heavy for such a small thing. Anyway, I read around the forums and covered the rear bearing with tape as instructed.

Brian, how did you cover the rear bearing with tape? Can you please post the link?

[BrianG]

Well, I don't have the link anymore. I did a search and stumbled across it actually. But taping it is easy. Just cut a piece of tape large enough to cover the bearing hole and, well, cover it. :) I used some 1" wide electrical tape I had laying around. The RCM heatsink clamp helps to hold it in place.

[mothman]

ok thanks!!

[BrianG]

One more question: On this site, the kV rating is 1875 for the 8xl. However, there is a sticker on one of the motor connectors that says 2084kv. I know that 1875 is the loaded rating, but is the 2084 value the unloaded rating, or the actual loaded value for that particular motor (since every motor probably has slightly different tolerances)? It's not really that important, I'm just curious.

[RC-Monster Mike]

You got it, Brian. the 2084 is unloaded. 1875 is loaded. Use 1875 for your calculations. I also got your other set of shafts headed your way today(and an extra drive cup). Thanks again for your patience while the stuff slowly trickled in!