4mm flex shaft with stock stuffing tube??

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  • syncronized77
    Senior Member
    • Jun 2010
    • 277

    #1

    4mm flex shaft with stock stuffing tube??

    Hey guys....

    Does anyone know if a 4mm flex shaft will work with the stock stuffing tube? The stock .150 flex shaft is 3.8099999mm.... do you think I have to remove the teflon tubing?

    Thanks!
    Go Brushless or GO HOME
  • snaychev
    Member
    • Dec 2009
    • 53

    #2
    I am going to try same within 7 days. Just waiting for the HOTR hardware to arrive.
    Will post info when have it in my hands. It will be a big mess if we need to change the teflon tubing.
    I start from there, where the engineering thought intend to stop. The sky is just a border between

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    • Diesel6401
      Memento Vivere
      • Oct 2009
      • 4204

      #3
      Just curious on why you would switch to 4mm vs a more standard .150 flexcable?
      - Diesel's Youtube
      - Diesel's Fleet
      "It is easier to be wise for others than for ourselves"

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      • syncronized77
        Senior Member
        • Jun 2010
        • 277

        #4
        the HOTR kit includes rudder/strut inline combo with flex cable, stuffing tube and teflon liner with drive dogs and prop screw...its a complete kit like the one that OSE provides....BUT

        the only difference is that the HOTR kit is roughly $30 cheaper and in stock LOL
        Go Brushless or GO HOME

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        • FighterCat57
          "The" Fighter Cat
          • Apr 2010
          • 3480

          #5
          FYI- 4mm is .007 inches larger than .150", so *SHOULD* slip right in.
          I know .130 cables fit in 3mm tubes (snugly) which is .012 oversize.

          You can run without a liner if it binds, just keep well greased.

          HTH & good luck!
          FighterCatRacing Team CHING BLING - Ching Bling. Brilliant, Advanced Sparkle for your hull.

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          • Diesel6401
            Memento Vivere
            • Oct 2009
            • 4204

            #6
            Originally posted by syncronized77
            the HOTR kit includes rudder/strut inline combo with flex cable, stuffing tube and teflon liner with drive dogs and prop screw...its a complete kit like the one that OSE provides....BUT

            the only difference is that the HOTR kit is roughly $30 cheaper and in stock LOL
            It's not the square drive is it, because that's just not going to last. Those break really easy. Your better off changing the bushings in the strut over to 3/16. Just remove the 4mm bushing install a 3/16 bushing then you can use a better .150 cable and 3/16 props. Their are not alot of props for 4mm systems. Anytime I get a china boat with 4mm stuff I change it ASAP. JMO of course.
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            - Diesel's Fleet
            "It is easier to be wise for others than for ourselves"

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            • FighterCat57
              "The" Fighter Cat
              • Apr 2010
              • 3480

              #7
              Originally posted by Diesel6401
              It's not the square drive is it, because that's just not going to last. Those break really easy. Your better off changing the bushings in the strut over to 3/16. Just remove the 4mm bushing install a 3/16 bushing then you can use a better .150 cable and 3/16 props. Their are not alot of props for 4mm systems. Anytime I get a china boat with 4mm stuff I change it ASAP. JMO of course.
              You can use the #129 K&S brass as a shim and install 3/16 props on the 4mm shaft.

              No doubt the .150 cable with 3/16" is a stronger setup.
              FighterCatRacing Team CHING BLING - Ching Bling. Brilliant, Advanced Sparkle for your hull.

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              • Diesel6401
                Memento Vivere
                • Oct 2009
                • 4204

                #8
                Originally posted by FighterCat57
                You can use the #129 K&S brass as a shim and install 3/16 props on the 4mm shaft.

                No doubt the .150 cable with 3/16" is a stronger setup.
                to both statements!
                - Diesel's Youtube
                - Diesel's Fleet
                "It is easier to be wise for others than for ourselves"

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                • snaychev
                  Member
                  • Dec 2009
                  • 53

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Diesel6401
                  Just curious on why you would switch to 4mm vs a more standard .150 flexcable?
                  Because it is standart for USA, not for Bulgaria i my case
                  Also if it is a weak setup i can always go to .150 and 3/16. But it need more time and work.
                  I start from there, where the engineering thought intend to stop. The sky is just a border between

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                  • snaychev
                    Member
                    • Dec 2009
                    • 53

                    #10
                    So it does fit. Spins almost freely, but i decided to move to .150 with 3/16 stub shaft to make it more simple for me :). Otherwise the greasing of the flexshaft will be a big mess i think.
                    Already ordered 3/16 lead teflon bearings and assembled flexshaft with bullet nut from Steven,
                    I start from there, where the engineering thought intend to stop. The sky is just a border between

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                    • FighterCat57
                      "The" Fighter Cat
                      • Apr 2010
                      • 3480

                      #11
                      Originally posted by snaychev
                      So it does fit. Spins almost freely, but i decided to move to .150 with 3/16 stub shaft to make it more simple for me :). Otherwise the greasing of the flexshaft will be a big mess i think.
                      Already ordered 3/16 lead teflon bearings and assembled flexshaft with bullet nut from Steven,
                      Nice! Any photos?
                      FighterCatRacing Team CHING BLING - Ching Bling. Brilliant, Advanced Sparkle for your hull.

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                      • snaychev
                        Member
                        • Dec 2009
                        • 53

                        #12
                        Not yet . I just took out the old shaft and tried the 4 mm flex and it fits , nothing more.
                        Wil post some photos during the upgrade. Waiting for the parts to arrive within 10to 15 days
                        I start from there, where the engineering thought intend to stop. The sky is just a border between

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                        • snaychev
                          Member
                          • Dec 2009
                          • 53

                          #13


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                          • snaychev
                            Member
                            • Dec 2009
                            • 53

                            #14
                            Today i am the happiest man
                            In the morning i understood that my wife is pregnant from 50 days,
                            and in the afternoon - few minutes ago the parts arrived in the office .
                            Soon will post photos when have progress.
                            Big Thank You to Steven Vaccaro for the fast shipping to Bulgaria
                            I start from there, where the engineering thought intend to stop. The sky is just a border between

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                            • snaychev
                              Member
                              • Dec 2009
                              • 53

                              #15
                              Last night i made the flat spot on the new 3/16 stub shaft and put Loctite 270 on the drive dog hex to lock it in place. This is the strongest thread locker i have ever seen It is like welded now.
                              Today i am going to change the bushings of the strut from 4 mm to 3/16 and tomorrow will be ready to install it to the hull.
                              I start from there, where the engineering thought intend to stop. The sky is just a border between

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