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    I guess they need a 1/4 shaft ,, I figured turning a 457/3 I would be good,, but I guess the 11 HP destroyed the 3/16 shaft is 50 ft live and learn what about the long motor shaft does that need to be cut so the collect is a little closer to the motor I'm thinking it should ,,

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    I run 1/4” with mine.
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    I guess the 11 h.p. electric would be simular to a 90 size glow engine , 1/4 inch shaft for sure.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RaceMechaniX View Post
    I run 1/4” with mine.
    Thanks guys Tyler what about the Long motor shafts I have at least 5/8 of exposed shaft behind the collet thanks chris


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    Chris, if the shaft was a 5mm diameter size i would cut it down shorter but being an 8mm it should be fine at that spacing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rol243 View Post
    Chris, if the shaft was a 5mm diameter size i would cut it down shorter but being an 8mm it should be fine at that spacing.
    Yes it 8 mm thanks man


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    Chris,
    I don't like extra shaft off the end of the motor if I can avoid it. I did cut the stock 2028 shaft down so I only have room for a thrust washer if needed and the collet.
    If cutting the motor shaft means you need to replace the flex shaft too, then it can probably wait.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RaceMechaniX View Post
    Chris,
    I don't like extra shaft off the end of the motor if I can avoid it. I did cut the stock 2028 shaft down so I only have room for a thrust washer if needed and the collet.
    If cutting the motor shaft means you need to replace the flex shaft too, then it can probably wait.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RaceMechaniX View Post
    Chris,
    I don't like extra shaft off the end of the motor if I can avoid it. I did cut the stock 2028 shaft down so I only have room for a thrust washer if needed and the collet.
    If cutting the motor shaft means you need to replace the flex shaft too, then it can probably wait.

    -Tyler
    You know I knew that,, I just needed a little push LOL , reciprocating mass like that hanging off the end of the shaft could do some damage if suddenly goes out of balance , where if it was cut shorter and closer to the case it would be much safer and less vibration thanks Tyler
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    Yea and me too lol need that push ,,,I have to re do the drive line anyway to 1/4". I'll just take the cut off wheel to it thanks Chris

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    pretty hard to bend 8mm hardened steel thats only about 1 inch long.

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    The biggest reason is to reduce the radial forces on the bearings from any imbalance in the coupler and/or shaft.
    Shorter shaft and a snug fitting coupler are key.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rol243 View Post
    pretty hard to bend 8mm hardened steel thats only about 1 inch long.
    not at 30,000 rpm better safe then sorry thanks guys !!!!

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