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Post by mazda on Nov 18, 2021 14:07:25 GMT -7
Neither did I, it goes to show that we are never to old to learn  . I will definitely give that a try. |
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Post by dave632 on Nov 18, 2021 17:33:52 GMT -7
Never tried that either. I did try boiling the brushes in water but that did not work.
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Post by sandfly on Nov 19, 2021 13:27:03 GMT -7
have you tried burning the oil out of the motor brushes? I hold the brush with a tweezer and put a flame to it until it turns orange then set it somewhere safe too cool. clean the soot off and it will be nearly like new if it is not worn too thin. some people use a chisel tip soldering iron instead of a flame. it works. if you already knew this, maybe someone else didn't. always like to see your posts. Yes we have tried all various ways of cleaning brushes, we have tried burning with flame, with hot irons, drenching with various cleaners , all with limited success there is nothing like fitting new ones. They just need to bed in and your away, we have noted this may take 1 or 2 meetings. |
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Post by dave632 on Nov 19, 2021 16:04:42 GMT -7
I never had much luck reviving brushes either. They will let the car run but not to well.
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Post by sandfly on Nov 24, 2021 11:17:38 GMT -7
Ok enough of talking about brushes, lets go racing, its the final night this year at Sandfly Alley, should be a cracker, cleaned the play room on tuesday night and cleaned and prepped the track last night, all good to go. Poor ole Pony boy wont be in attendance as he is working, so no points to him. Not sure what the other racers have been up to, will report back tomorrow.
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Post by sandfly on Nov 25, 2021 11:12:42 GMT -7
Well that was a blast, a late finish but a great time had by the 6 racers that turned up. With no pony boy to spoil the party the spoils were shared out, sand fly team came away with 1st and 2nd in truck, 1st and 2nd in nostalgia, 1st in pro mod, but let the big ole red light got me in the inline and top fuel finals, 2nd in pro stock and t jet. The cars are performing better after tuning a week ago so should be on the money next week, when we are of to Camp mothers Moonshine Park.
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Post by AJR on Nov 26, 2021 7:35:02 GMT -7
Congratulations on your top placings! Your cars do very well. Wish I was there racing with you guys. Thanks for the update!
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Post by dave632 on Nov 26, 2021 9:52:31 GMT -7
Yes it would be great to get together with a group for some on site racing.
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Post by sandfly on Dec 1, 2021 11:03:16 GMT -7
Well here we go again, for the last time this year its racing at Moonshine park. The sandfly cars have been left alone all week and should be on target tonight. The weather should be warm so the times should be fast. Havent heard any thing from the other races but i would imagine pony boy went to secret testing with the will's boys. Have been a bit preoccupied this week with the new project, sorting through the boxes of stuff and looking for a drive train.  Its a Bedford Debonair camper van from the 1960's, should be a blast when complete. Will report back tomorrow with some results. |
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Post by dave632 on Dec 1, 2021 15:24:57 GMT -7
Looks like you are taking on quite a project.
How about a small block Chevy of any vintage, are they as popular in NZ as they are here.
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Post by crazynski on Dec 1, 2021 15:32:50 GMT -7
Electric conversion van! Normal steering... but a slot car trigger for acceleration! I also like the extra steering wheel for back-seat drivers.  |
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Post by sandfly on Dec 1, 2021 16:08:06 GMT -7
Na holden inline 6 with auto, easy peasy when i find one.
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Post by kiwidave on Dec 1, 2021 18:18:09 GMT -7
Free Candy!
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Post by skillet on Dec 1, 2021 19:19:55 GMT -7
That's for the long nights at different tracks. Oh no worries I'll be in the bus ha ha. Awesome
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Post by sandfly on Dec 2, 2021 11:01:07 GMT -7
Boy that was a nights racing, ole camp mother Grant let the ship sail with no one at the helm. The sandfly crew were late due to cooking the pork flap on the bbq, was very tasty tho. On to the racing, we did well with chicken dinners in truck with the 52 chev and pro mod with the ghost. A few 2nds were had and a bunch of 3rds.
Next week we are at Impala raceway, just two weeks of pain left in the year.
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