Sorry for the delay guys. My ISP had the neighborhood out of service all day for an "upgrade"
Anyway, Here's the mod I did to the Pro Boat BJ, & Pro Boat Mini-V. Would have done the SW26 if I didn't get the Jet drive...
This is going to be difficult to explain since I have never seen the apache.
*Note: I didn't pull the stuffing tube on the BJ because it was already the right size!
Parts list:
.130 flex shaft with 3/16 stub shaft (.098 - 1/8 for the Mini-V)
#130 Brass tube (7/32 x .014) <-- Strut bushings
1/4 brass tube <--Stuffing tube
Octura Coupler Flex Hex 5mm to .130 Cable Short <-- Brushless motor
-----> or <-----
Octura Coupler Flex Hex 1/8" to .130 Cable <-- Stock motor
Sleeve retainer like loctite 603 (If you don't buy the assembled flex cable)
7/32 drill bit
1/4 drill bit
Instructions:
Pull out the Motor
Pull out the drive shaft
Remove the strudder
Using needle nose pliers, Grab the stuffing tube in the boat, and twist to free it from the silicone or epoxy holding it in place. If it widens the opening in the transom a bit, don't worry because the new tube will be a bit bigger.
Pull the stuffing tube out through the back of the boat after it breaks loose.
Drill the transom hole for the tube with the 1/4 bit
Drill the other end with the 1/4 bit also
Cut the 1/4 tube to the same length as the stock tube removed
Install the 1/4 tube in the hull, Use epoxy to hold it in place
Remove the brass bushings from the strudder (short piece at each end)
Drill the strudder with the 7/23 bit.
Measure and cut the 7/32 tube to the length of the strudder (1 piece)
Install the 7/32 tube in the strudder
Assemble the flex shaft (if needed)
Install the teflon liner in the stuffing tube, cut to length (to the back end of the strudder)
Grease and install the flex cable in the boat
Couple it to your motor that I forgot to tell you to install.
Add a prop... I think you can take it from there.
Last edited by Diegoboy; 10-23-2007 at 08:51 PM.
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