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Old 08-30-2012 | 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by goehm
I just got my BCE and got it put together. Question for ya tho since you're here!

My kit came with a washer to raise the motor mount/diff a little off the chassis so the center gear doesn't hit. Threw me for a loop because the gear kept rubbing and binding. Turns out that the washers are wide enough such that it sticks out past the mount and rubs the gear. Essentially it eliminates any of the machined pocket below the gear. I thought it was hitting the chassis, but after I realized it was hitting the washer I dremeled it and all is good.

I was wondering if anyone else reported that issue? Seems like narrower washers are the key, so I'm keeping my eye out for some.

It does NOT rub on the metal gears since those are spaced out from the motor plate side, but the plastic ones have wider gears and sit real snug against the motor plate.

Thanks,
GO
Hi Go:.. Yes we have been trying to find the perfect spacer,
but as you and Will have mentioned, we have a nice small one
but the ID is a pita to get the screw through, and the large
will rub on the plastic gears your way of grinding the edge off
is great.. it will allow good clearance for both gears. Also a little tip is once
you get yours set up, just put a little spec of CA and they will stay right
in place.. Thanks for your guys input.. keep us posted on you track/Racing
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