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Post by pceng on Oct 28, 2014 5:39:04 GMT -7
I missed that as well.....or at least read it wrong. I am using notched now anyway, but was going to try some flat brushes. Oh well I guess that's out the window. Thanks for posting. BRUSHES, MOTOR:Any conventional brush which fits original mountings is acceptable After-market brushes may be used. Springt brushes may be not be used. Brush tubes are not permitted Read more: nitroslots.com/thread/3316/#ixzz3HR300TwUThis is the rules on brushes that I read so maybe someone can help me with the rules before I send in my cars. Any brush stock or aftermarket...... Brush spring and spring brush two different tbings. Springs used as brushes not allowed. No coil springs, needs to be t-jet type plate spring as from mfg. ....... think this came up not long ago...... ....... Peter |
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Post by ks1933 on Oct 28, 2014 6:31:50 GMT -7
I think you are right Peter.
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Post by Eagle Racing on Oct 28, 2014 8:22:42 GMT -7
Peter that's right, I forgot about using spring like brush (wet com stuff). Sorry, hope I didn't give anyone a panic attack. Works for me I will put my other brushes back in.
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Post by AJR on Oct 28, 2014 8:36:10 GMT -7
Thanks for feedback Peter. It's better to be safe than sorry. More rules wording. Robert I've calmed down now.......lol.
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Post by pceng on Oct 28, 2014 9:03:35 GMT -7
Peter that's right, I forgot about using spring like brush (wet com stuff). Sorry, hope I didn't give anyone a panic attack. Works for me I will put my other brushes back in. Rob, don't know if "wet comm" was actually considered. Think it is in reference to stretching spring and using it to contact comm. Never done this, seems comm life would be short.at best. Guess it has been done being mentioned in rules. Probably for drag application........ maybe for one event or just a pass.......lol. ...... Peter |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2014 12:52:32 GMT -7
I missed that as well.....or at least read it wrong. I am using notched now anyway, but was going to try some flat brushes. Oh well I guess that's out the window. Thanks for posting. BRUSHES, MOTOR:Any conventional brush which fits original mountings is acceptable After-market brushes may be used. Spring brushes may be not be used. Brush tubes are not permitted Read more: nitroslots.com/thread/3316/#ixzz3HR300TwUThis is the rules on brushes that I read so maybe someone can help me with the rules before I send in my cars. that could be interpreted as meaning any brush that has been used with those type of spring chassis. maybe flat brushes from t-jets would be legal in that light. and therefore silver content flat brushes? if it is to require only notched type brushes, then maybe we could have it edited to say exactly that? understand the restrictions on springs with or without brushes. well I just read this page which I hadn't read when creating the first part of this post. so it is agreed? no springs in place of brushes, but ANY brushes allowed? |
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Post by dave632 on Oct 28, 2014 16:02:14 GMT -7
Never heard of using the spring as a commutator brush. Does not seem like it would work very well.
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Post by pceng on Oct 28, 2014 16:33:20 GMT -7
that could be interpreted as meaning any brush that has been used with those type of spring chassis. maybe flat brushes from t-jets would be legal in that light. and therefore silver content flat brushes? if it is to require only notched type brushes, then maybe we could have it edited to say exactly that? understand the restrictions on springs with or without brushes. well I just read this page which I hadn't read when creating the first part of this post. so it is agreed? no springs in place of brushes, but ANY brushes allowed? Any Brush....... err available or readily available....... |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2014 17:52:42 GMT -7
Dave632, replacing motor brushes with pickup shoe springs was the single biggest advantage I discovered some 1/2 century ago for pancake motors.
it does wear the comm out quickly and that is the reason folks are using lubricants on the spring setups now.
thus the "wet comm".
second to that is silver bearing brushes which Aurora made and were in Wild Ones and Tuff Ones along with being available across the counter.
there are after market flat silver bearing brushes available occasionally currently. no one dabbles in them for long because there aren't enough race sanctions that allow them.
and, of course, gearing is a whole nuther discussion
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Post by dave632 on Oct 28, 2014 20:13:04 GMT -7
Yes the hardness of the spring seems like it would wear a comm quickly. Does not seem like such a small silver brush would be that expensive.
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Post by pceng on Oct 29, 2014 12:17:24 GMT -7
Probably be Fri or Sat before I get cars on the way. Did not want to forget to wish all good luck........ qualifying anyways....lol.
That time of year want to say thanks to all that make this possible.
NINJATEK , ALL OF OUR HOSTS, SPONSORS , AND RACERS.......
ALL MAKE THIS FUN TO BE PART OF......
THANK YOU ALL..... MOST IMPORTANT MANY HAPPY RETURNS !
....... Peter
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Post by sjracer on Oct 29, 2014 13:28:11 GMT -7
Two N/FC and Two N/PS please
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Post by ninjatek on Oct 29, 2014 18:47:57 GMT -7
Two N/FC and Two N/PS please You are on the list at #22 & #23 for both classes. Welcome to the race! |
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Post by AJR on Oct 30, 2014 3:19:46 GMT -7
Hauler left yesterday afternoon headed for California. Should be there with plenty of time to spare. Good luck to everybody. 
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Post by ks1933 on Oct 30, 2014 5:14:38 GMT -7
Hey Rick, the hauler is leaving this morning, can't wait to race at Lions. Good luck to everyone with qualifying and eliminations. |
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