mr_matt

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Hello,

Has anyone figured out how to modify BVM sport wheels/brakes to use a 1/4 inch axle?

Thanks in advance,

seanreit

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It won't work without a custom bushing. I looked at it pretty hard. (at least I could not figure out how to do it)

I am in the process of making a new wheel for that application with 1/4" axle or 3/16", but I'm not sure when it will be complete.

mr_matt

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You mean like these?

http://www.servocity.com/html/bronze_bushings.html

ianober

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I ordered some of those Matt and they work pretty good. I used them on my old F-15 gear and had to drill them out a little to a metric size but they are good bushings, good price too.

lov2flyrc

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Matt,
If memory serves me, there is not enough wall on the wheel to drill them out for 1/4" bushing. Could be done but it would move the bushings closer together and not sure you wind up with enough surface area in width by doing so.
Todd

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Sean, if you're going to be cobbling up new wheels, why not consider enough material in the hub area to accommodate perma lubed flanged bearings? [link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LX3284&P=7]Here's an example [/link]from Tower Hobbies. I was able to counterbore some other mfgr wheels to take the 3/16" ID version of these bearings and the wheels are still going strong. Just my 2¢ worth.

seanreit

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I was not aware of flanged bearings. I will look into it Mike. Anyone know a commercial source?? I hate to pay $5.00 for what costs .50

lov2flyrc

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Dont know about .50... you get what you pay for in a bearing. Cheapies will fail quick on our wheels
These might do... http://www.vxb.com/Merchant2/merchan..._Code=3-16inch

lov2flyrc

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or ceramic
http://www.vxb.com/Merchant2/merchan..._Code=3-16inch

lov2flyrc

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Hmmm....
One method I haven't seen tried is a needle bearing? Wonder why...