what would be some obvious signs of flex shaft problems?

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  • dreamland s4
    Senior Member
    • Dec 2010
    • 317

    #1

    what would be some obvious signs of flex shaft problems?

    ok, since i ran my hydro on 2x 3s 3500mah 40c (22v) in series i fried my seaking 120 amp esc. some say this could be due to flex shaft binding. can anyone point me in the right direction as to what to look for as far as signs of wear, damage, etc. on the drive shaft? thanks! i will post pics upon request.
    If the #2 pencil is the most popular, why is it still #2?
  • dreamland s4
    Senior Member
    • Dec 2010
    • 317

    #2
    k here are some pis that i took. they were taken from my camera phone. and a pic of my baby

    1st pic- collet area. as you can see its very smooth due to rubbing. (is that bad?)

    2nd pic- middle area of flex shaft (looks perfect)

    3rd pic- just after the strut area (looks very smooth and shiny just like the collet area (is that bad?)

    4th pic- penzoil marine grease (is that bad?)

    5th pic- my aquababy :)
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    If the #2 pencil is the most popular, why is it still #2?

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    • Steven Vaccaro
      Administrator
      • Apr 2007
      • 8724

      #3
      It hard to tell by the picture, but It look like one part of the shaft is very worn down. Is that correct?
      Steven Vaccaro

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      • Brushless01
        Senior Member
        • Apr 2010
        • 487

        #4
        Thats a 4s motor do not run 6s.
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        • dreamland s4
          Senior Member
          • Dec 2010
          • 317

          #5
          Originally posted by Steven Vaccaro
          It hard to tell by the picture, but It look like one part of the shaft is very worn down. Is that correct?
          thats the thing, i dont know if this is normal wear on flex shafts

          both ends have the same wear.
          If the #2 pencil is the most popular, why is it still #2?

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          • dreamland s4
            Senior Member
            • Dec 2010
            • 317

            #6
            Originally posted by Brushless01
            Thats a 4s motor do not run 6s.
            omg, it is isnt it?? geez, so do you think that was my problem?
            If the #2 pencil is the most popular, why is it still #2?

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