Set screw Info
 

Regarding the set screw that holds the pinion on. Here is some info you may or may not be aware of. There are several different flavors of set screws, there are round, cupped, knurled, pointed, etc. For RC applications the cup set screw seems to be the most common. It has a small depression in the end that forms a cup on the end of the screw, this creates a circular cutting surface that digs into the shaft and helps hold it in place. The reason it is used for RC is because it provides good holding power without too much damage to the shaft. There is a variation of the cupped screw called the knurled set screw that is bascially a cupped screw with some raised points that provide a slightly more secure grip. The set screw with the highest grip is the pointed set screw, but it also causes the most damage to the shaft surface which could make the pinion more difficult to remove. One common cause of a cupped set screw not holding the pinion on is after repeated use the cup is basically smashed flat and no longer cuts into the shaft (see the last picture) so use a new screw if your pinion seems to slip.

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r...rk413/cupx.jpg
Cupped set screw

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r...3/knurledx.jpg
Knurled set screw

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r...3/pointedx.jpg
Pointed

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r...cuppedused.jpg
Cup screw that has been smashed flat from use

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r...413/cupped.jpg
Actual photo of a new cup screw

RE: Set screw Info
 

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RE: Set screw Info
 

YOu also forgot the type of tool that is require to torque it down with.http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/js/f...wink_smile.gifThe allen wrench, the slotted screw driver and splind driver or torque wrench. Now whos the smarter one?

RE: Set screw Info
 

Smarter? I do not see how that applies. A bit of helpful information is always welcomed.

Thanks for the info, Shark [sm=thumbs_up.gif]