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optima/ultima pinion

Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 9:16 am
by sdrob
hello everyone, i have a couple of restoration projects going at the moment and need a little help.. i have a optima, turbo optima, ultima sideways and a original ultima.. my question is what is the pinion i need for these.. the manual says a 15tooth but no mention of the pitch..??
i'm also in need of the very expensive spur/centre gear.. are there any other options to replace this gear?? no one making repro parts of these yet???
cheers

Re: optima/ultima pinion

Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 10:18 am
by GoMachV
Pitch is 32, and unfortunately no aftermarket currently for the counter gear. One member has modified his motor plate to fit the traxxas cluster gear but it's a different ratio- not sure how it would work for you. Also not sure the gear cover still fits

Link: http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=33609&p=364761

Re: optima/ultima pinion

Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 9:21 am
by sdrob
thanks for the reply, time to start buying more parts..
quick question tho.... what is the difference between the 3 hole and 6 hole spur/counter gear version 1 and version 2???

definately keen on the traxxis gear, have a modified set of optima plates that i wont use in a resto so might have a play...