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Re: Question

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Originally Posted by Kyle
What motors are you using and how are they set up? Is the sound a metal on metal scraping sound?
He pointed out the "rookie drive train". Assuming you are using both CIM motors, Make sure the setscrews on the gears are grinded down and loctited. Moreover, Use lubrication (Lithium-based grease) on the gears. That should make it run much smoother. If you have done all of the above that I just pointed out, inspect how you are lining up each gears. Please do keep in mind, that it wont run VERY smoothly, its a transmission, it is going to make a little bit of noise.

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Thanks Alex for pointing out that it was discussed in one of the updates. It's update 4, and its on page 5.

Update- When assembling the transmissions, please reference the Tips on page 2-5 of the Transmission Manual. Most importantly, ensure that all the setscrews are secured wtih Locktite threadlocker and that the internal gears are lubricated with a lithium-based grease.


-Arefin.

Last edited by Arefin Bari : 03-02-2005 at 21:23.