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Unread 05-06-2008, 16:08
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Re: Backlash

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Originally Posted by vivek16 View Post
That sounds like a pretty good idea. Would you recommend threading the aluminum itself or doing a through bolt? It seems like just threading the aluminum should be plenty strong.

thanks, Vivek
I thread the aluminum and use #10-24 button head screws. Center of tapped hole is (radius of bearing plus 1/8") from center of bearing.

I have built all my gearboxes at nominal center to center for the gears. I also run for 5-10 minutes with the wheels off the ground for break in without lube, than lube with lubriplate and run on the ground.
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