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It is suspected that the 4-wheel drive, when coupled by wheel tracks, makes the motors fight each other.
It is suspected that the 4-wheel drive, when coupled by wheel tracks, makes the motors fight each other.


The new splined motors are [these from Surpluscenter]:
The new splined motors are [https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=9-9327&catname=hydraulic these from Surpluscenter]:


[[Image:splinedmotors.jpg]]
[[Image:splinedmotors.jpg]]

Revision as of 03:57, 29 November 2011

Introduction

LifeTrac wheel couplers suffered catastrophic failure when used with tracks.

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The key on the motor shaft sheared. We put on thicker couplers, and LifeTrac currently works - but we will not take it through destructive testing prior to testing splined motors.

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It is suspected that the 4-wheel drive, when coupled by wheel tracks, makes the motors fight each other.

The new splined motors are these from Surpluscenter:

Splinedmotors.jpg

Removing Tracks, Adding Quick Connect Wheels