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Unread 12-02-2004, 15:08
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Re: Transmission Problems

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Originally Posted by kingpin3787
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THIS IS TEAM 1340
WE THINK OUR TRANSMISSION FOR THE DRILL MOTORS ARE BAD.
WHEN WE GO IN REVERSE ONE OF THE MOTORS STICK & GRIND & ITS SOUNDS HORRIBLE COMPARED TO THE MOTOR THAT WORKS FINE.
ANY ADVICE OR WEBSITE THAT YOU THINK CAN HELP HOLLA BACK @ US. !!!!!!!!

Are you actively shifting the gears, or are you using a single fixed gear?

Generally, the above problem is due to the transmission popping out of gear.

If you're shifting, check your shifter to be sure it can generate (and hold) enough force to keep the transmission in gear.

If you're not shifting, you'll need to add something to the drill motor to keep the shifter in place, or else it will pop out of gear. You can make a spacer-collar to put around the outside of the motor, you can make a spacer ring to put in the transmission itself, or you can maybe think of a creative way to tie-wrap it in place.

-Chris
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