Castle 1717 in the LST

[lincpimp]

Ok so after I turned the shaft to 5mm I figured I would give it a try in the LST with the TDR mount. My TDR mount is setup for m3 thread screws with a 25mm spacing, the 1717 uses m4 screws with a 25mm spacing. I have a RCM neu front cover that I modded a while back to accept m4 countersunk screws to bolt onto the motor. It hasm3 threads spaced 25mm apart so I used some short m3 countersunk screws to mount it to the TDR plate, after I mounted the 1717.

I need to get another TDR mount, so I will have "the dude" drill and countersink the front plate for m4 size screws. Turns out my new 1521 1y also has m4 threads, so maybe I will have him make me 2 of those plates...

Anyways, here are some pics. The spur is a 59t, and the 25t pinion will not mesh quite close enough. This is not due to lack of adjustment in the mount, the 1717 contact with the tranny "foot". I can cut the "foot" down about 1/8" and re-drill the hole in it and in the chassis to gain the necessary clearance. However a 63t (stock lst 2nd gear) spur should work fine without any mods to the tranny.

Pic time!