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Swapping a MT SL-1 into a Scaley Mini.
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Wed Oct 17, 2018 7:28 pmby noddaz
Ok, I am trying to swap a MT SL-1 into a Scaley Mini. Unfortunately, the original motor and the MT SL-1 have different length shafts. And the MT SL-1 shaft is too short. (Go ahead, laugh.) I have tried to solder a brass tube to the armature shaft, but that is a no go. (Why? I don't know). I assume that I did not get the armature shaft hot enough to solder to. Of course, I did not want to ruin the motor... Any hints?
Scott
Re: Swapping a MT SL-1 into a Scaley Mini.
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Wed Oct 17, 2018 9:52 pmby munter
try a BWA ff slimline motor...their shaft is longer.
Cant get one? ...Contact Al Penrose on
bwasales@hotmail.com
Re: Swapping a MT SL-1 into a Scaley Mini.
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Thu Oct 18, 2018 6:58 amby noddaz
That could be a plan. This car is needs to have a motor spec of 15k or less. What is the RPM rating on the BWA motor?
Scott
Re: Swapping a MT SL-1 into a Scaley Mini.
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Thu Oct 18, 2018 7:57 amby HomeRacingWorld
I might have one around here. If so, send it out.
Re: Swapping a MT SL-1 into a Scaley Mini.
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Thu Oct 18, 2018 11:10 amby beslotted
If Harry comes up dry, I've got some new 13k MRRC motors with 1/2" long shafts available.
Lynn
Re: Swapping a MT SL-1 into a Scaley Mini.
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Thu Oct 18, 2018 1:57 pmby Wobble
The classic Mini Coopers (and MGB) were originally released with 15k ff motors so if it needs toning down a 13k motor might be the only way, although I have watched a race where a guy took out the top podium position in a TransAm race with a Scalextric Cortina with a 13k ff motor.
Re: Swapping a MT SL-1 into a Scaley Mini.
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Thu Oct 18, 2018 3:54 pmby munter
The BWA motors are rated at 14.5k rpm.
If you dont have any luck getting one I have a few for sale, cheapish....shipping will be more than the motor though.
Re: Swapping a MT SL-1 into a Scaley Mini.
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Thu Oct 18, 2018 4:24 pmby noddaz
14.5 will work. Thank you for the information.
Scott