Anybody ever thought of this?
08-13-2009, 08:48 PM
#1
Anybody ever thought of this?
I was just sitting here and i thought on a nitro engine couldnt you file a flat spot on the shaft of the engine and put a pinion gear on it just as you would do with a electric rc, also you wouldnt have to worry about clutches either.
has this ever been done?
has this ever been done?
08-13-2009, 08:53 PM
#2
um, theres a big problem with thats you woulldn't be able to coast or stop the car to a standstill, without stalling
08-13-2009, 08:56 PM
#3
with a "set screw", the clutch would only have one small point holding it on. with the "collet" there is a full 360 degree clamp around the shaft. the collet will hold much better. Plus you have to run a clutch with a engine.
08-13-2009, 08:59 PM
#4
yes i just thought of the problem.
Is it cause the whole shaft is connected with the piston/rod?
Is it cause the whole shaft is connected with the piston/rod?
08-13-2009, 09:00 PM
#5
That's not what he was talking about. True though.
08-13-2009, 09:01 PM
#6
Ok sorry nevermind that was a dumb question, i wasnt thinking of everything.
08-13-2009, 09:29 PM
#7
Copy and pasted from the electric offroad section.
I have thought of one thing, a tri tip instead of a hex tip. No more stripped screws! So the hex will be like a triangle. But, knowing how I think the next big thing will be an octo-tip.
I have thought of one thing, a tri tip instead of a hex tip. No more stripped screws! So the hex will be like a triangle. But, knowing how I think the next big thing will be an octo-tip.
08-13-2009, 09:29 PM
#8
What about a central set screw of somesort which adjusts camber angle?
08-13-2009, 09:39 PM
#9
ya chris like i said in my electric thread i think the oct will strip way easier than a hex
08-14-2009, 01:33 AM
#11
LMAO
SOMEONE NEEDS TO STICKY THIS ONEDoesn't everone need a laugh these days
08-14-2009, 01:47 AM
#12
Haha yeah I'd love to see you get the engine to idle with this idea 
08-14-2009, 07:44 AM
#13
08-14-2009, 10:17 AM
#14
you could do it, but for what or why reasons... it would be like a midget/sprint car..but you could invent a mini in/out box as needed in a full scale car... be kind of interesting getting an engine started, than burp the throttle to get it out of gear to idle...haha
08-14-2009, 02:57 PM
#15
you could do it, but for what or why reasons... it would be like a midget/sprint car..but you could invent a mini in/out box as needed in a full scale car... be kind of interesting getting an engine started, than burp the throttle to get it out of gear to idle...haha
