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  1. 03-04-2011, 08:17 PM #1
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    Default Need info on "Servo Savers"

    I've seen these critters advertised , seems mostly for cars. Thing is that my tunnel will flip & the resultant pull when the lower unit slaps the water takes out my servo. Is it possible to adapt a servo saver to my application with a push/pull servo arm ?

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    Hmmm....not sure about this, but does seem like a good alternative to loosing servos. Are you looking to obtain one as I should have one or two laying around? I know the one's I have are made to fit Futaba servos...LMK...

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    Quote Originally Posted by HOTWATER View Post
    Hmmm....not sure about this, but does seem like a good alternative to loosing servos. Are you looking to obtain one as I should have one or two laying around? I know the one's I have are made to fit Futaba servos...LMK...

    -Kent
    Kent, I'm using servos that take Futaba arms. Would it be possible to show pictures of how they mount/fit ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by properchopper View Post
    Kent, I'm using servos that take Futaba arms. Would it be possible to show pictures of how they mount/fit ?

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    Sure!...here are a couple of bad pics (LOL!) of one mounted on a Futaba servo...
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    This may work for you Tony. http://www.servocity.com/html/122ss_double_end.html

    I have seen guys use quick links (less the screw), fuel tubing, and lock collars.

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    Quote Originally Posted by HOTWATER View Post
    Hmmm....not sure about this, but does seem like a good alternative to loosing servos. Are you looking to obtain one as I should have one or two laying around? I know the one's I have are made to fit Futaba servos...LMK...

    -Kent
    According to what I see, it seems like I could get one to work. What kind of a transaction do you have in mind ? Edit : OOps, I'll need a double arm like the one Doug suggested, $ 6.95 at servo city; I think I have about that much left after WW VII !
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    Quote Originally Posted by D.Smock View Post
    I have seen guys use quick links (less the screw), fuel tubing, and lock collars.
    Here is a pic of how I did something like this..



    In this case it is for a throttle servo for a gasser that vibrates pretty bad.

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    Out there are shaft type servo savers for rock crawler trucks. I use to have those in my G1 crawler. You made think they might be suitable for boat rudder links too. Surely they are a bit thick thus may need some mod in the rubber boot.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Himalaya View Post
    Out there are shaft type servo savers for rock crawler trucks. I use to have those in my G1 crawler. You made think they might be suitable for boat rudder links too. Surely they are a bit thick thus may need some mod in the rubber boot.
    Where can I find them ?
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    http://www.tcscrawlers.com/Ofna-Heav...r-p-16255.html
    how bout this one, for over 200 oz/in servos.
    If my boats upside down then who owns the one I thought I was driving the last two laps?
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    Quote Originally Posted by siberianhusky View Post
    http://www.tcscrawlers.com/Ofna-Heav...r-p-16255.html
    how bout this one, for over 200 oz/in servos.
    Thanks. The one Doug suggested looks more applicable since I use a push/pull config rather than a single arm. I'm giving the "fuel tubing" solution some thought as well.
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    If it was me I would consider trying one of these used in large scale rc cars.
    http://www.rc-car-online-shop.de/cgi...-servo%20saver
    Here is also one
    http://www.rc-car-online-shop.de/cgi...0servo%20saver
    With ball bearings
    http://www.rc-car-online-shop.de/cgi...0servo%20saver

    I will require some modifications to your steering system but the saver is very durable and accurate.
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