QUOTE: Originally posted by kbfcsme QUOTE: Originally posted by Don Gibson [I like weathered, because engines have dirty wheels except for the treads - which will become so after running. By the way, Brass wheels conduct electriciiy better than nickle-silver. Huh [%-)] [?] Brass track oxidizes and the oxidation does not conduct current, Nickle Silver track oxidizes but the oxidation DOES conduct current. (WRONG! ) andis is supposedly why brass track fell out of favor. So please explain to me how brass wheels conduct electricity better, but please not so loudly that my 1st run P2K stuff hears you. I replaced thier brass wheels with NS and they have never run better!
QUOTE: Originally posted by Don Gibson [I like weathered, because engines have dirty wheels except for the treads - which will become so after running. By the way, Brass wheels conduct electriciiy better than nickle-silver.
QUOTE: Originally posted by NPoggioli Could you guys tell me which wheels to order (i.e. catalogue no.) The NWSL on line catalogue is confusing. Thanks.
QUOTE: Originally posted by Don Gibson IT'S THE WHEELS. Replace those with JayBee or NWSL brass half axle's as DHarmon suggested
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