Savage XL using 17/47 pinion

[edmondyp]

Does anyone try 17/47 tooth on XL?

I have try it, but the slipper clutch pad melt after 3 to 4 tanks oil. Is the ratio is too large that the slipper clutch pad cannot support?

 

[ohsnap]

I've been running 17 x 48 (which is close) on an original Savage and melted a couple of spur gears.
These days the slipper while not torqued down 100%, is real close.
If I recall it's out a 1/2 turn and then set with a second nut.
I used to have problems where if I did a quick 180 spin and then rolling backwards when I laid down some power it would unscrew the spur nut. Adding the second nut solved that problem and the meltdowns.

 

[Scrogg]

Your slipper clutchnut is not holding. The nylon in the nut is wore out. Replace it or use some red loc-tite on it. Give the loc-tite time to dry.