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Learning the hard way sucks. I see I'm not the only one here who has with this tug.
So I'll start a list of what I've learned the hard way and recommend before use:
* Buy two (or more) 1/8th collars for the prop shaft. Install them between the shaft tube and the coupler. Make sure to use blue loctite and careful not to strip the set screws. Do not run the boat without the collar! (use the opportunity to lube the shafts) This will help prevent lost drive shafts.
* Check Motor Mount bolts to make sure they are the correct length, if they appear long, add washers or replace if necessary. They are loose from the factory. Secure them with blue loctite and dab silicon around them to keep them from coming loose from vibration.
* Check coupler set screws, use blue loctite, careful not to strip them out. Optionally, use a 4mm tap and re-thread the couplers to use 4mm stainless set screws.
* Check the servo mount and apply more epoxy as required. Use blue loctite to secure screws, careful not to strip the aluminum threads.
* Replace the bare steel set screws on the prop dogs and the rudder set screws with stainless steel. They rust almost instantly.
* Use the cheap props util the setup has been proven, then risk the expensive ones.
* Make sure to seal the hatch completely. There is no bailing system.
Hope this helps!
Note* Admin please edit, re-write or make adjustments where appropriate.
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SUZUKI KT120
So I'll start a list of what I've learned the hard way and recommend before use:
* Buy two (or more) 1/8th collars for the prop shaft. Install them between the shaft tube and the coupler. Make sure to use blue loctite and careful not to strip the set screws. Do not run the boat without the collar! (use the opportunity to lube the shafts) This will help prevent lost drive shafts.
* Check Motor Mount bolts to make sure they are the correct length, if they appear long, add washers or replace if necessary. They are loose from the factory. Secure them with blue loctite and dab silicon around them to keep them from coming loose from vibration.
* Check coupler set screws, use blue loctite, careful not to strip them out. Optionally, use a 4mm tap and re-thread the couplers to use 4mm stainless set screws.
* Check the servo mount and apply more epoxy as required. Use blue loctite to secure screws, careful not to strip the aluminum threads.
* Replace the bare steel set screws on the prop dogs and the rudder set screws with stainless steel. They rust almost instantly.
* Use the cheap props util the setup has been proven, then risk the expensive ones.
* Make sure to seal the hatch completely. There is no bailing system.
Hope this helps!
Note* Admin please edit, re-write or make adjustments where appropriate.
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SUZUKI KT120
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