MACK Model Products Gearbox
10-17-2009, 02:30 PM
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MACK Model Products Gearbox
I'm not sure if this is in the right section, but I'm looking for info/opinions on MACK Products gearbox. Anyone using them? Pictures of setups? Thanks in advance.
10-19-2009, 11:06 AM
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RE: MACK Model Products Gearbox
Gears are often a noisy affair. I just installed a nylon gear set originally meant for sailplanes in my WWII destroyer. Very quiet with fairly strong construction. But perhaps not strong enough for racing.
What is the application you are considering gearing?
What is the application you are considering gearing?
10-20-2009, 11:19 AM
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RE: MACK Model Products Gearbox
The application would be an 1/8 scale hydroplane using a 4 -stroke .91 engine. It wouldn't be a raceboat, but I was hopeful I could build a unique model with a more realistic exhaust note. The description on MACK's site says it can handle gas engines up to 1.5 ci but I'm doubtful the nylon gears would hold up. Just a pipe dream for now, I guess. Thanks for input, I appreciate it.
10-20-2009, 09:06 PM
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RE: MACK Model Products Gearbox
I have spoken to them before...the gentleman on the phone was less than enthusiastic about utilizing their gearbox in my setup, but I think if the gears were metal it would work fine. Do you know if their gearbox has bearings or bushings?
10-21-2009, 06:46 PM
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RE: MACK Model Products Gearbox
The gearbox you might be referring to (model 1541) appears to be constructed like the other gearboxes with oillte bearings. But I would ask MACK to confirm that. If he was hesitant to recommend it, you may have your answer - you may need a different gear box. Have you posted this question in one of power boat forums. This should be right up their alley.
10-22-2009, 09:40 AM
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RE: MACK Model Products Gearbox
Rcshipyard, thanks for the input on the oilite bearings. Yes, I have posted about this project in RCU and other powerboat forums and was told gearboxes are not practical in a nitro boat...added weight, parasitic driveline drag, etc. It seems most of the nitro enthusiasts are only interested in racing or all out speed, which is not the intent of this project. I did find an interesting setup here http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXJJJ1&P=Z that might work, it has steel gears and bearings, but I'm not sure 10% overdrive is worth the effort. I realize I am going against the grain on this one, what can I say, I'm a glutton. Thanks again for the info.
10-23-2009, 11:00 AM
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RE: MACK Model Products Gearbox
Thanks for asking and for the information. A truck transmission in a boat? Why not. I just mounted Electrifly's sailplane (2.5:1) gear in a new warship.
We don't see too many of our scale boats challenge the physical limits of nylon gears and oillite bearings. But, I can certainly understand why the nitro guys forsake the gearing.
We don't see too many of our scale boats challenge the physical limits of nylon gears and oillite bearings. But, I can certainly understand why the nitro guys forsake the gearing.
