My Delta Force 33" Mono build

[Raydee]

Hey I had to skimp somewhere to afford the Hydra and the Neu motor

[highndry]

Ray,

Thats a fairly significant gap between the drive dog and the stinger. If you're not going to use a thrust bearing I wld narrow the gap. I have basically the same set up, but with only ~ 1/16 gap and no problems. My friends with similar set ups have had problems w/ no thrust bearing and that much gap.

For what its worth..

Mike

[highndry]

I just saw its a 1521. Definately narrow the gap or install a bearing...might save you a motor.

[highndry]

We call those Delta FArce's. Truth is they run just like the real deal.

[Eyekandyboats]

i dont think you know what you are talking about....
or your talking about something t different that WE dont know what you are talking about

[Raydee]

Mike all my motors have thrust bearings installed with that size gap, so far after building boats for 15 years I haven't had a problem. Thanks for the heads up though.

[Raydee]

We call those Delta FArce's. Truth is they run just like the real deal.

HAHAHAHA I like that! I might have some vinyl made up with that name

Team Delta FARCE

[highndry]

Sorry..didnt know. Just didnt want to se another Neu blown out

[Raydee]

Sorry..didnt know. Just didnt want to se another Neu blown out

I hear ya, a bud of mine had a 1527 grenade on him for that exact reason. That would def ruin anyone's day. If you look closely in the motor pic you can see the 8mm thrust bearing up against the motor can. I am trying a new setup on this motor with a 8mm needle type thrust bearing. The local bearing expert here in buffalo claims that they will handle much higher loads than the 8mm ball type thrust bearings. I guess we will see.

[highndry]

Was Taylors' contensious comment directed to me? It is that kind of absurd, unnecessary post
that is counter-productive to the whole idea for which these forums were established. Seems to me that if you don't have anything positive to contribute, or have self-esteem issues that can only be satiated by trying to run someone else down, you should keep unnecessary worthless comments to yourself.

[Eyekandyboats]

LOL...i do. i think out loud.
usually anything i say needs to be taken with a grain of salt.

[Avanti]

my feigao has no problem running with the neu powered boats in our club sorry not everyone is will to drop that kind of cash on a motor

[Raydee]

Well it turns out the "High Load Needle Bearings" were a load of crap. They were horrible and not only slowed the boat real bad but they grenaded half way through the second run today. I hear a loud squeel and then the boat took off and gained at least ten mph. When I brought the boat in the needles were completely gone and rolling around the hull. Looks like its back to the regular ball type thrust bearings.

[Eyekandyboats]

yep. i was going to tell you that but..... i know some people don't appreciate my criticism so i shut up, i don't want people to think any thing! LOL

[Raydee]

Next time speak up and save me the problems. I swear you don't know when to open your mouth and when to keep it shut sometimes