GM single speed availability...?

[GorillaMaxx360]

yes that pin needs to be replaced because it is weak under bl power and it will snap under pressure. In novembers issue of 2006 it expains how to fix this problem and mike can definatly tell you what you use to replace the pin with. i was lazy and decided not to follow the mag directions because it tells you to use a drill bit end for the pin (small bit [use part of bit where drill clamps down]) and i dont have that size drill bit so i used a hex size peice and used that as the pin. i used a peice of a 5/64 steel hexwrench but the way i did it i had to file and file and i eventually got it pressed in with some channel locks this way will sure hold but it definatly takes more elbow greese. and there is no garunteed fit.

[zeropointbug]

Nov. issue '06 what?

A drill bit end sounds good, it's good steel at least!

[mickeymoose]

The article that was referenced is in the Nov.2006 issue of RC Car action, an E-maxx owner said he used a #44 drill bit. He heated the shaft in a toaster oven set at 400 degrees and pressed the pin in with some channel lock type pliers. This may work for you as it did for him but it's not guarnteed to fit. I tried it and it would not fit so I made a pin out of some weld rod that I turned down to size on a lathe. It hasn't given me any problems since. Good luck.