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RC-Monster Mike · 01.24.2005, 10:23 AM

Not a bad idea. A key to not snapping the shaft on a 1/8 shaft motor is placement of the pinion gear itself. If the pinion is out at the very end of the shaft, it is much more prone to breakage. The closer you can mount the motor to the spur gear, the better, as this keeps the pinion closer to the motor and eliminates this problem.

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RC-Monster Mike Site Owner Offline Posts: 4,915 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: PA	01.24.2005, 10:23 AM Not a bad idea. A key to not snapping the shaft on a 1/8 shaft motor is placement of the pinion gear itself. If the pinion is out at the very end of the shaft, it is much more prone to breakage. The closer you can mount the motor to the spur gear, the better, as this keeps the pinion closer to the motor and eliminates this problem.