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scarab63 03-25-2012 02:46 PM


Originally Posted by Biggus (Post 3648832)
Looking good! How think is the transom at the cut-out?

2.5”......I think ??? Cant remember.
We were worried about the gimbal studs going all the way through due to the meat of this transom. But worked out fine. Not much threads to spare though.

MD

Unlimited jd 03-25-2012 02:56 PM

2.75"

bwd 03-25-2012 03:17 PM

Wicked cool . Keep slaving away.

Biggus 03-25-2012 05:04 PM


Originally Posted by lil red (Post 3648842)
2.75"

I thought it looked extra thick. Industry standard is 2.25" when you make it thicker, you lose input shaft engagement into the coupler.

With the transom 2.75" you've lost .5" of input shaft engagement engagement. =Don't aske me how I know...had this issue years ago with a TRS boat. stripped out the splines in short time...

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but check the engagement. I had extended spline shafts made.

Kurt

88bullet 03-25-2012 07:44 PM


Originally Posted by scarab63 (Post 3648816)
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1.Cut the hole using this handy jig. Went conservative @ 17” X.
Decided to keep it a bit lower, may sacrifice a couple mph, but dont want the prop blowing out in a hard corner racing etc.....

2. Once the holes cut, put some resin in to preserve the hole.

3. HP gimbal assy

thats what they make shorties for lol. looking great guys. looks like it might get wet soon! you guys are moving along nicely!

Unlimited jd 03-25-2012 08:15 PM


Originally Posted by Biggus (Post 3648890)
I thought it looked extra thick. Industry standard is 2.25" when you make it thicker, you lose input shaft engagement into the coupler.

With the transom 2.75" you've lost .5" of input shaft engagement engagement. =Don't aske me how I know...had this issue years ago with a TRS boat. stripped out the splines in short time...

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but check the engagement. I had extended spline shafts made.

Kurt

Already planned on double checking that, thanks Kurt!

slpcamaross97 04-13-2012 04:11 PM

Whats the status? You figure out your steering?

scarab63 04-13-2012 05:15 PM

Making headway.
Steering is for sale in swap.
Ordering imco system from teauge, rams mount 6.75” off gimbal

JAIME 05-08-2012 01:27 PM

Hows Combat Zone comming along? I forgot when the race is.......but isnt it comming up and will it be televised? Recent pic's? Jaime

scarab63 05-08-2012 01:35 PM

Sold it


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