spur gears.....

[bkunar5356]

how long do they normally last you? does anybody know of or use steel spur gears? why/why not? i was thinking of getting one for my rc10gt. actually i was thinking about making two, a 60 and a 66. i normally run either a 15/66 ratio or a 22/60 ratio. would this be a good idea?

 

[mcvickj]

Unless you set the gear mesh incorretly or you have a engine mount screw come loose a spur gear should last a long time.

 

[Domination]

i run a RRP spur and CB so they last me forever just need to make sure the mesh is correct.

 

[SkyMaxx]

The two answers given above are the major variable to the equation. If you get and maintain proper gear mesh, you can have a spur gear that lasts the life of the RC.

I have run both plastic and steel spurs. I prefer the steel (just like the sound of ringing metal as the gears go round). If you intend to run a steel spur, I suggest looking into RRP and also into getting a hardened steel clutch bell. Steel spurs can be rough on clutch bells if not properly set up and a hardened steel clutch bell kind of evens out the fight.

 

[bkunar5356]

Originally posted by SkyMaxx
The two answers given above are the major variable to the equation. If you get and maintain proper gear mesh, you can have a spur gear that lasts the life of the RC.

I have run both plastic and steel spurs. I prefer the steel (just like the sound of ringing metal as the gears go round). If you intend to run a steel spur, I suggest looking into RRP and also into getting a hardened steel clutch bell. Steel spurs can be rough on clutch bells if not properly set up and a hardened steel clutch bell kind of evens out the fight.

thank you! thats exactly what i was looking for. i didnt know if the clutch bell was hardened or not but i guess its not so a steel spur gear may ruin the clutch bell too. so i suppose if i decide to do that ill just buy a set with both. thanks for your help SkyMaxx

 

[SkyMaxx]

It never hurts to ask...and $20 is really not so much to spend on the right part for the job before the wrong part destroys your drivetrain.

So...yes, get the set.