A quickie on pinion size.

[Danger Close]

I know this has been discussed but I have not found a clear answer relating to my question: I converted my SCX10.2 to the v1 style trans with an aluminum trans case and stock motor plate. I am running a Crawlmaster Pro 13t with 11/56 gearing however I want to gear it down a bit more. It looks like I am almost our of room for proper mesh with the 11t pinion and was wondering if I can still get the gears to mesh properly with a 10t. With the v2 plastic transmission I had to modify the motor plate and transmission case to get the 11t to mesh properly (hence one of the reasons I converted to the older style transmission)

[HahnsB2]

I wanna say 11/56 is the lowest you can go without going to a bigger spur (which can cause driveshaft clearance issues) or making more clearance to move the motor closer. I had 10/56 in one of my rigs but I couldn't quite get the mesh as close as I wanted, it was very close to good though.

[Danger Close]

Originally Posted by HahnsB2

I wanna say 11/56 is the lowest you can go without going to a bigger spur (which can cause driveshaft clearance issues) or making more clearance to move the motor closer. I had 10/56 in one of my rigs but I couldn't quite get the mesh as close as I wanted, it was very close to good though.

Thanks, I placed an order. I guess I can try elongating the slots in the motor plate a little with a round file if I need to. Another option which I may also do in addition is running a slipper eliminator with a Robinson 58t spur. I believe those still fit under the spur cover.

[ferp420]

if you cant get the 10t to mesh get a 57t spur it should be bigger by just enuff to get the mesh right and lower your gearing alittle bit more

[Postclanker]

I get a bit of gear lash with a 10/57t ... never thought it might be a bit small
All metal gears I might add....sounds a bit like a chain saw
Will try an 11t pinion and see how that works

[Danger Close]

A plastic option in 57t would be nice but I am having trouble finding one. I enjoy having a quiet rig.

[Voodoobrew]

I run a 96t 48p spur and a 9t 48p pinion that is trally close to a 64t 32p spur in size. I just run stock drivelines and never had clearence issues.

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[Postclanker]

Originally Posted by Danger Close

A plastic option in 57t would be nice but I am having trouble finding one. I enjoy having a quiet rig.

I don’t think i’v Seen a 57 or a 58 in plastic

[Voodoobrew]

If you get a slipper eliminator from incision or can't, remember the name of the other company I think it's locked up RC then you can get a spur from Kimbrough. Or maybe the one from Kimbrough will just fit or you have

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