TRex 600: Blade grip ball bearing washer WHICH WAY?

[Cobham]

HELP - Just started building a Trex 600 and cannot figure out from the diagram which way around the middle bearing in the rotor clamp (that contains the balls) goes. Does the smooth side face outwards or the indented side face outwards - the manual says "the obverse" - what the heck is that ( - someone must know please... thanks guys

[Cobham]

It doesnt matter >>>>>

Ok think I found the answer anyway - seems it does not matter.

The only thing to bear in mind is that you are adding a small amount of grease to the bearing so the indented side should be to the shaft as this stops the grease flying out under force as the blades spin - simple really

[Thomas]

one thing that is never very clear in most manuals is how the thrust bearing fits onto the spindle, out of the two outer parts with the circular groove, one has a larger hole on the middle, this one goes on the inside - easy to tell as one side will be tight on the spindle and the other loose.

[Cobham]

Thrust bearing outer parts positioning

one thing that is never very clear in most manuals is how the thrust bearing fits onto the spindle, out of the two outer parts with the circular groove, one has a larger hole on the middle, this one goes on the inside - easy to tell as one side will be tight on the spindle and the other loose.

- many thanks for that tip - I didnt even realize there was a correct way around for the outer parts - thought they were the same - ok time to take it to bits again and do it properly

[robgt]

Maybe this helps?
http://www.50-tuning.com/reviews/kit...#Head_assembly
Cheers,
Rob

[Bubblefish777]

There's also a tip that on the bearing where you can see the ball bearings .....place the 'balls visible' side towards the shaft as centerfugal forces will (apprently) spin the grease out of the bearing the other way around

[Bubblefish777]

Maybe this helps?
http://www.50-tuning.com/reviews/kit...#Head_assembly
Cheers,
Rob

Nice Rob....where was this guide when I was building....this is the best 600 guide i've seen yet

[robgt]

Thanks!
It was published at the same time the site was launched - 15th October
Maybe you built yours before then
Cheers,
Rob

[Taffage]

Try out Finless Bobs build vids, they are norm very good at pointing out any parts the manual can be a bit sketchy on.

http://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=41514

[Sesame]

what exactly does the thrust bearing do.