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  • Diegoboy
    Administrator
    • Mar 2007
    • 7244
    #1

    What options do I have?

    I need a set of the "Mini Hydro Hardware" for one of my projects. It's on hold, but I'm doing the research for it now.
    The Micro HW as stated on OSE is...
    Originally posted by : OSE Store
    .094 Flex Cable with 3mm propeller shaft
    Link
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    The Micro HW as stated on MiniCatRacing is...
    Originally posted by : MiniCatRacing
    3mm Flex shaft 4mm prop shaft
    Link
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    Now that I'm totally confused, and have successfully confused you too, I have a question. (or two)
    I have a .098 Octura flex cable with a 1/8 shaft.

    Will the strut work with my cable?

    If, NO. What strut can I use?

    Are there any metal props in 3MM (or is it 4mm)?

    Do you have any other suggestions for HW to use?

    *note: I want to use the 1/8 shaft in order to use metal props.
    *note: It is for the Pro Boat Mini-cat.

    Thanks guys!
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    • Diegoboy
      Administrator
      • Mar 2007
      • 7244
      #2
      The stuffing tube isn't set in place, nor it it cut to length yet. It won't stick out like that when I'm done!
      "A quick temper will make a fool of you soon enough."
      . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bruce Lee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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        • Mich. Maniac
          Banned
          • Apr 2007
          • 1384
          #3
          what is 3mm in inches.. .118 I believe. So about a .020 difference. You should be ok using that with the strut you want. 1/8 prop shaft is .125 so you should have clearance

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            • Diegoboy
              Administrator
              • Mar 2007
              • 7244
              #4
              So is it 3mm as listed on OSE?
              ...or is it 4mm as listed on MiniCatRacing?
              "A quick temper will make a fool of you soon enough."
              . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bruce Lee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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                • Mich. Maniac
                  Banned
                  • Apr 2007
                  • 1384
                  #5
                  ok and yes your cable should work with the 3mm strut, I sure dont see many if any props for 3mm though

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                    • Steven Vaccaro
                      Administrator
                      • Apr 2007
                      • 8718
                      #6
                      Let me help, Its not 4mm :D
                      Steven Vaccaro

                      Where Racing on a Budget is a Reality!

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                        • Diegoboy
                          Administrator
                          • Mar 2007
                          • 7244
                          #7
                          Thanks Mich. Thanks Steven!
                          "A quick temper will make a fool of you soon enough."
                          . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bruce Lee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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                            • Diegoboy
                              Administrator
                              • Mar 2007
                              • 7244
                              #8
                              Steven, I'll be placing an order for that HW and a few more things. I just have to play "catch-up" first
                              "A quick temper will make a fool of you soon enough."
                              . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bruce Lee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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                                • Meniscus
                                  Refuse the box exists!
                                  • Jul 2008
                                  • 3225
                                  #9
                                  OK, it seems there's still a conflict of info on this subject:

                                  Is it 3mm or 4mm?

                                  Specs on Minicat Racing website shows 4mm: http://www.minicatracingusa.com/specs.html
                                  Specs on OSE website shows 3mm: http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/products.php?cat=51

                                  So has anything changed or is the Minicat website wrong?

                                  And while we're at it, if it is 3mm, what size shim is everyone using to get to 1/8"?

                                  Thanks for the input!
                                  IMPBA: 7-Time FE World Record Holder "Don't think outside the box. Rather, refuse to admit that the box exists in the first place!"
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                                    • egneg
                                      Fast Electric Addict!
                                      • Feb 2008
                                      • 4670
                                      #10
                                      If the strut is 3mm or .118 and your drive shaft is .125 you will need to ream out the strut to get your cable to fit or use a different bushing. If the strut is 4mm or .157 you will need to sleeve it to .125 to use it.
                                      IMPBA 20481S D-12

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                                        • Diegoboy
                                          Administrator
                                          • Mar 2007
                                          • 7244
                                          #11
                                          Egneg, I think he is asking, since a discrepancy has been identified, why has it not been corrected? If not, Meniscus, would you elaborate for us?
                                          "A quick temper will make a fool of you soon enough."
                                          . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bruce Lee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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