ProLine Ambush woes

[Brian5582]

So I bought a ProLine Ambush for my son right after Christmas and was originally impressed by the little thing but it didn’t last long. It’s under a month old, has only been used in the house or in the garage. I think it’s probably got about 1.5hrs use on it. He was using it today and it started sounding funky... Long story short the pinion gear is stripped. I can’t find any details on it and it’s also discontinued. Does anyone know what size gear it is? I would assume it must be a fairly common size. It’s mangled to the point I can’t really count the teeth on it. I am going to try emailing ProLine also. If I have to buy a complete motor with gear I will. The little things aren’t exactly cheap so I would like to get it going again. I guess he’s going to be getting that TRX4 he’s been asking for sooner than later.

Thanks in advance for any help. I am just getting back into RC after about 10 years so I am trying to reacquaint myself with everything.

[spoo76]

The Proline Ambush pinion and Spur are the same 0.3 mod as all the 1/36, 1/24 Losi micros, ECX Barrage/RGT Adventurer, and a few others. Just make sure to set the mesh properly and everything spins smoothly before reassembling

Sent from my LGMP450 using Tapatalk

[spoo76]

BTW the pinion is likely 10t or 11t. Could even be 12. I'd just look for a 10t. Use a small dab of CA or super glue to secure the new pinion if the motor shaft isn't splined.

Sent from my LGMP450 using Tapatalk

[Brian5582]

Awesome! Thanks for the quick reply. I am guessing you are right with the 10T. Looks way too small to be much bigger but they can’t be much money so maybe I will just grab a couple of a few different sizes.

[Jkoutlaw]

Have you found a replacement pinion for this yet. If so which one did you use. I am in the same boat as you right now.

Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

[raydaddy]

Call pro line they have some parts for the ambush in stock