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Old 08-16-2012, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Marv
Novak ESC & Novak fan - - -

How do I tighten the female connectors in the fan plug?

The connection is too loose...

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I've tried two different fans / same problem...

Do I spread / pinch the male pins (and hope I don't break anything)?

OR

Just get / make a Y harness & plug into receiver - the connector is tight when plugged into receiver port.

I still have 1 more fan to install (motor) and I'll need an open spot for a transponder - how may things can I jump off of the receiver?

ALSO - the ESC to receiver connection isn't real tight... Is this a concern?

Is this an option - http://www.shopatron.com/products/pr...ber=5721/135.0
The newer Novaks use a smaller pin/spacing on the fan plug than the old traditional JST style ones. They call it a "mini JST." I've had some success with spreading the pins and putting a drop of Shoe Goo on the base of the plastic to insure it doesn't come loose, but that is not an ideal solution and I've always worried about breaking off the pin. Some of the aftermarket fans I've bought came with a smaller micro plug that I used to make an adapter and that works better. This could also be adapted...

http://www.shopatron.com/products/pr...9.0.0.0?pp=10&
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