Motor housing and waterproofing
I had a noob question that I'm hoping someone could help with.
I'm installing an aquastar (hobbyking) motor with water jacket into a new hull. Assuming you need to use a shaft seal on the output shaft of the motor as there is no seal present (that I can see) just a bearing with a dust case.
Would anyone suggest machining a round plate that houses an output shaft seal and bolts to the motor mounts? That would kill 2 birds with 1 stone but I was surprised that there is such little length on the output shaft to both achieve a good seal, and also couple the prop to as well. Unless you normally mount the motor further forward and achieve the shaft seal further back at the transom?
Thanks
Sam