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Re: Props for Hovercraft
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lugnet.technic
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Fri, 7 Feb 2003 19:39:40 GMT
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In lugnet.technic, Mark Haye writes:
> I have this part (from <set:8855>) and I have been unsuccessful in my attempts
> to power it to any significant speed. The problem is that the prop and z24 gear
> are permanently molded to a 3L axle which goes through a 1x4 Technic beam.
> Having only one bearing point (the 1x4 beam) for the prop axle allows too much
> "wobble." Trying to drive it at high speed results in LOTS of friction (in my
> experience). I have not had the heart to cut it apart and modify it to try to
> overcome this problem.
Have you considered using lubricant between the 1x 4 beam and axle? I know I
did, many times, but never got around to do it. Do you think it might reduce
the friction enough?
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| I have this part (from <set:8855>) and I have been unsuccessful in my attempts to power it to any significant speed. The problem is that the prop and z24 gear are permanently molded to a 3L axle which goes through a 1x4 Technic beam. Having only one (...) (24 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.technic)
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