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gas boat drive unit question - 7/10/2003 4:36:04 AM   
Zman-RCU


 

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From: Lakeland, FL,
Status: offline 		Hi All,
I am new to the gas boat scene but have been rc'ing for a long time. I just picked up a rtr package from a fellow on internet. I noticed when I slide the flex cable in all the way there is about a 1/4" space left between the back of prop shaft and the flex cable housing unit. (I am pretty sure I probably didnt get these hardware names right but hopefully you guys know what I am talking about). Should I snip a little flex cable so this meets flush or is this space suppose to be there?

Thanks a bunch,
Mike
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answer - 7/10/2003 6:27:56 AM   
hifonixs


 

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Status: offline 		leave the space its there to make up for the flex of your motor mounts. if you cut it, it will put all the stress on the strut

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gas boat drive unit question - 7/10/2003 7:09:53 AM   
CB540


 

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Status: offline 		It is there for a reason,When the flex shaft turns it tightens up and gets shorter.Leave a 3/16" spacing for this or the drive dog will eat the strut up.Chris

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gas boat drive unit question - 7/10/2003 3:27:46 PM   
Zman-RCU


 

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Status: offline 		Thanks makes sense, thanks a bunch for the help!!
Mike

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gas boat drive unit question - 7/10/2003 8:35:07 PM   
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Status: offline 		Are you using teflon washers in between the dog and the strut? That helps it even more.

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