Trackmaster transmission

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Re: Trackmaster transmission

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The hole sizes I had were the measurements from my original Trackmaster side plates. The bearings were really tight in them too but I kept their sizes to try out. They really did need to be opened up a little though.
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Re: Trackmaster transmission

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Yeah I'm always a fan of making the holes smaller and sneaking up on it on my own stuff. Customers just don't like it much haha

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Re: Trackmaster transmission

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GoMachV wrote: Thu Aug 29, 2024 5:14 pm
coxbros1 wrote: Thu Aug 29, 2024 5:00 pm but the bearings dropped right in perfectly!
After the feedback I adjusted the holes to the sizes I typically use. I don't like to modify customer files when supplied but once I sell to others I definitely try to add my $.02 haha
I forgot it was for rc10, lol...it worked out well considering!
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Re: Trackmaster transmission

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When was this transmission available?

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Did Trackmaster make a direct drive transmission too?

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Re: Trackmaster transmission

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brn2fly wrote: Sat Jan 04, 2025 5:36 pm Did Trackmaster make a direct drive transmission too?
Yes
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Re: Trackmaster transmission

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1911Colt wrote: Fri Aug 30, 2024 11:12 am When was this transmission available?
Mid to late 80s
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Re: Trackmaster transmission

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Hardened steel Factory Works outdrives drilled to size with a carbide drill bit and installed. It's nice to have this transmission complete.
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Re: Trackmaster transmission

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Frankentruck wrote: Sat Jan 04, 2025 6:39 pm Hardened steel Factory Works outdrives drilled to size with a carbide drill bit and installed. It's nice to have this transmission complete.
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What kinda speed and pressure did you run that drill bit at?
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Re: Trackmaster transmission

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TRX-1-3 wrote: Sat Jan 04, 2025 7:51 pm
Frankentruck wrote: Sat Jan 04, 2025 6:39 pm Hardened steel Factory Works outdrives drilled to size with a carbide drill bit and installed. It's nice to have this transmission complete.
What kinda speed and pressure did you run that drill bit at?
Probably too high of RPM and I eased it through in small increments on my drill press.
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Re: Trackmaster transmission

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coxbros1 wrote: Sat Jan 04, 2025 6:01 pm
brn2fly wrote: Sat Jan 04, 2025 5:36 pm Did Trackmaster make a direct drive transmission too?
Yes
I’ll post pictures of what I have when I ge home from my work trip. I don’t think I have any on my phone.

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