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Unread 24-01-2012, 07:39
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Re: p60 Gearbox not working with motor.

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Originally Posted by JamesCH95 View Post
Likely that the bolts that connect the motor to the transmission are too long. Try cutting them down or buying shorter bolts.
If the motor spins freely when mounted to the plate, it's not the mounting bolts.

I have a feeling that the 550 shaft might be a little long or that the gear might not be pressed onto the 550 far enough. I know we have run into problems like this in the past.
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