RMG 280 GEARTRAIN NOISE

edmorales · Post by **edmorales** » 03 Jan 2004, 12:40

I have recently purchased a pre-owned IOM fitted with an RMG 280 sailwinch. Is it normal for the geartrain to make noise while operating? I just want other's opinions , because the Futaba S3801 sailarm servo on my Tamiya W60 is more quiet when operating. It is noisy even with no load, e.g. the sheets unattached to the jib/main booms. Any advise for a newbie from a person with more experience shall be appreciated. Thanks

edmorales · Post by **edmorales** » 03 Jan 2004, 13:57

JB-
thanks for the advise, i was just checking the RMG page and a new winch, model 280D cost $225 (export). i'm not sure if its USD or AUS$.
regards, ed

ron · Post by **ron** » 04 Jan 2004, 00:33

Also, you should use no grease on the gears. This attracts dirt which is noisy and causes wear, accordly to Rob Guyatt.
Ron

edmorales · Post by **edmorales** » 04 Jan 2004, 07:29

that's exactly what the owner's manual says, no grease and wd-40 as it can damage the plastic gears. i was just concerned about the noise but now that i know that its normal i can sleep better