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Old 05-31-2013 | 03:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Brian C.
Hey guys is anyone have problems with stripping the spur gear? I'm on my 5th one and its meshed correctly... I have other cars that are 3yrs or old and never stripped a gear...
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Originally Posted by Rawwolf View Post
I had read earlier in this thread that the plastic motor brace will cause the motor to flex and then you will shred the spur. If you run with out it the motor will only flex with the motor mount thus keeping the pinion and spur moving together.

I agree, I have found also that the motor mount needs locktite and recomend checking for loose screws every time your in the pits. The chasi flexes alot and anything under the motor( like the rear brace) just hits the motor like a hammer on big landings.
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