Castle 1717

[Unsullied_Spy]

Originally Posted by Pdelcast

We are changing the diameter for future motors to 5mm.

Glad to hear it Will the heli motors (with the shaved fins) have the 6mm shaft and the Monster Truck motors be 5mm? IMO that's the way it should have been from the start, but oh well.

The front bearing is 6x16x5, correct? Mine got some metal shavings in it from grinding the shaft down and needs to be replaced.

[Pdelcast]

Originally Posted by Unsullied_Spy

Glad to hear it Will the heli motors (with the shaved fins) have the 6mm shaft and the Monster Truck motors be 5mm? IMO that's the way it should have been from the start, but oh well.

The front bearing is 6x16x5, correct? Mine got some metal shavings in it from grinding the shaft down and needs to be replaced.

Yes, the heli motor will be 6mm, and the truck motor 5mm. It should have been that way from the beginning -- was an oversight on my part.

I'll have to get back to you on the bearing size - - working at home today (sick kids...)

[bruce750i]

Maybe the 5mm shaft rotors will be offered seperatly?If one wanted both size shafts for one motor.

[Pdelcast]

Originally Posted by bruce750i

Maybe the 5mm shaft rotors will be offered seperatly?If one wanted both size shafts for one motor.

Once we have the 5mm shaft in production, we'll offer a replacement rotor to those who got a 6mm and need a 5mm instead.

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by Pdelcast

Once we have the 5mm shaft in production, we'll offer a replacement rotor to those who got a 6mm and need a 5mm instead.

Good stuff, but will you swap out for the ones that were "modded" to 5mm...? Nothing against my skill, but I would much rather have a properly turned shaft than my half-assed attempt!!!!!

[Pdelcast]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

Good stuff, but will you swap out for the ones that were "modded" to 5mm...? Nothing against my skill, but I would much rather have a properly turned shaft than my half-assed attempt!!!!!

Sure -- but it will be about 6 weeks before I have 'em here.

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by Pdelcast

Sure -- but it will be about 6 weeks before I have 'em here.

No prob, I will most likely run this as is, see how it does. Thanks for taking care of us, means alot to me at least!

[Semi Pro]

Originally Posted by Pdelcast

Once we have the 5mm shaft in production, we'll offer a replacement rotor to those who got a 6mm and need a 5mm instead.

thankyou

[Urgeoner]

Yes, thanks Patrick! Would it be a core swap, or would you have us 6 mm guys just ship back the old motor?

[Unsullied_Spy]

I got a 6x16x5 bearing for mine and just an FYI is is the WRONG size. I need to measure mine again and order another bearing, this motor is proving to be a pain in the ass.

EDIT: Measure twice, buy once. it's 6x17x6. Boca has a good selection of them, should hold up as well or better than the stock one anyway.

[snellemin]

I finally got mine today. Post office beat up the shipping box pretty good.

1520 vs C40 hacker.

[Unsullied_Spy]

As far as mounting, I bought a Tungsten Carbide cutter for my Dremel (Part number 9903) and it made mince-meat of my RC-M motor mount. I widened the channels to accept the 4mm screws in about 30 seconds then spent a minute or two smoothing it out and it came out great.

Mounting in a Muggy is a piece of cake and there is plenty of room for gearing. There's still space between the motor and chassis and I can push the motor all the way into the chassis brace and have the rotor so close you could probably put a 9T pinion (or maybe smaller) on it and not have an issue. Can't speak for other 1/8th scales but with a quick bit of Dremelling on the mount it mounts up very well. I'm glad they put 4mm mounting screws on this motor, it's heavy enough that the extra strength may come in handy.

[Urgeoner]

Originally Posted by Unsullied_Spy

As far as mounting, I bought a Tungsten Carbide cutter for my Dremel (Part number 9903) and it made mince-meat of my RC-M motor mount. I widened the channels to accept the 4mm screws in about 30 seconds then spent a minute or two smoothing it out and it came out great.

Mounting in a Muggy is a piece of cake and there is plenty of room for gearing. There's still space between the motor and chassis and I can push the motor all the way into the chassis brace and have the rotor so close you could probably put a 9T pinion (or maybe smaller) on it and not have an issue. Can't speak for other 1/8th scales but with a quick bit of Dremelling on the mount it mounts up very well. I'm glad they put 4mm mounting screws on this motor, it's heavy enough that the extra strength may come in handy.

Glad to hear it was a success And looks great !

[Urgeoner]

Anyone know what the max rpm on 1520 is?

[snellemin]

Originally Posted by Urgeoner

Anyone know what the max rpm on 1520 is?

Mine says 60K max on the endbell.