The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

[BalsaDust]

Yup pulled it all apart so it was just the motor and still makes the noise. I have some oil that is designed for electric motors that I'm gonna put in it but I'm not sure I'm willing to trust this servo in an airframe anymore

 

[Snoopy1]

Yup pulled it all apart so it was just the motor and still makes the noise. I have some oil that is designed for electric motors that I'm gonna put in it but I'm not sure I'm willing to trust this servo in an airframe anymore

Let us know the outcome this is a new one for me. One question they do warranty work but not repairs how does that work. If I need a servo fixed what do you do.

 

[BalsaDust]

Let us know the outcome this is a new one for me. One question they do warranty work but not repairs how does that work. If I need a servo fixed what do you do.

I guess if it's not a gear set or case components then you just have to buy a new servo. They told me on warranty work so long as it's still in warranty they just trash the old servo and send out a new one. I asked if I could purchase the motor and circuit board separate and am still waiting on a response.

 

[JAG]

I guess if it's not a gear set or case components then you just have to buy a new servo. They told me on warranty work so long as it's still in warranty they just trash the old servo and send out a new one. I asked if I could purchase the motor and circuit board separate and am still waiting on a response.

I think all they sell is the gears and case. And I think some of the gear sets come with bearings. I have one that is making a little more noise than the others. It sucks cause they are not cheap servos.

 

[stangflyer]

I have been so busy lately that I haven't had much time to visit my home. I did get hot off the press brand new photos of my G Force pilot bust for my 107 inch pilot Edge. And holy cow does he look awesome! I am excited to have him shipped and get him here so that I can install him in his new airframe. It was a long wait, but well worth every penny of the $167 I paid for him. Here is what he looks like. Way to go G Force!

And of course his new ride.

 

[Snoopy1]

I guess if it's not a gear set or case components then you just have to buy a new servo. They told me on warranty work so long as it's still in warranty they just trash the old servo and send out a new one. I asked if I could purchase the motor and circuit board separate and am still waiting on a response.

That is good to know because if it is out of warranty and stops it can not be fixed that is not good these servos are expensive and should be able to have them fixed. Man this making HH look good for equipment they will always try to fix it for you. Will have to keep this in mind for future purchases.

 

[Xpress]

No airplanes for me the past 2 nights, and seemingly it'll be a reoccurring theme the rest of this week and next week Discovered that my dads boat had a good sized water leak last weekend so it was time to replace the water pump. Well once I dug in I discovered a whole slew of things that needed to be replaced.

So far we've ordered a new alternator, water pump, timing chain cover, trim limit switches, starter motor, fuel pump, spark plugs, dizzy cap/rotor, plug wires, ignition coil, new battery terminals and hold down strap, and probably something else too I'm forgetting but I'll discover after I get it

And now I'm looking at possibly replacing the exhaust manifolds and exhaust manifold uppers. Cooling hoses will get replaced too as soon as I source them. But otherwise the thing runs great

 

[Snoopy1]

I have been so busy lately that I haven't had much time to visit my home. I did get hot off the press brand new photos of my G Force pilot bust for my 107 inch pilot Edge. And holy cow does he look awesome! I am excited to have him shipped and get him here so that I can install him in his new airframe. It was a long wait, but well worth every penny of the $167 I paid for him. Here is what he looks like. Way to go G Force!View attachment 96766 View attachment 96767 View attachment 96768 View attachment 96769 View attachment 96770 View attachment 96771

And of course his new ride.
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That is one good looking pilot but you have to admit for that kind of money it had better look dam good and it does.

 

[thurmma]

No airplanes for me the past 2 nights, and seemingly it'll be a reoccurring theme the rest of this week and next week Discovered that my dads boat had a good sized water leak last weekend so it was time to replace the water pump. Well once I dug in I discovered a whole slew of things that needed to be replaced.

So far we've ordered a new alternator, water pump, timing chain cover, trim limit switches, starter motor, fuel pump, spark plugs, dizzy cap/rotor, plug wires, ignition coil, new battery terminals and hold down strap, and probably something else too I'm forgetting but I'll discover after I get it

And now I'm looking at possibly replacing the exhaust manifolds and exhaust manifold uppers. Cooling hoses will get replaced too as soon as I source them. But otherwise the thing runs great

This is going to sound bad but, as long as you have the timing chain cover off, you may as well replace the timing chain unless it has very little time on it.

 

[Xpress]

This is going to sound bad but, as long as you have the timing chain cover off, you may as well replace the timing chain unless it has very little time on it.

That will be part of the inspection once it's off. The boat has 285 hours total run time on it with the block being rebuilt at about the 150 hour mark. It's pretty evident the PO did nothing to keep things clean and flushed out. I flush the engine after every weekend of being in the river because I don't like having to do this stuff