Clutch The original clutch used with the X-Cell was bolted directly to the fan hub. A dial indicator was required to align the start shaft. The original 0546-1, silver clutch drum used small start shaft bearings inserted into both ends of the pinion. This drum was used with the 0558 dual bearing start shaft bearing block on: The black 0207 delrin main gear was used on:
The slipper clutch was the initial constant tail drive. This was used at the bottom of the standard autorotation hub and was a variable drag unit between the main shaft and the main gear. The slipper clutch was used on:
The 1005 gasser used a uniball clutch and a clutch drum similar to the 60 size 0275. The clutch drum 105-64 was gold plated and the entire assembly was larger in diameter than the 60 size. All gassers used the 0207 delrin main gear.
Although these units shared many of the 60 size parts they did have their own clutch and drum assemblies. The 30/40 did share the 0207 90 tooth main gear with it 60 size big brothers. The 46 used a 96 tooth delrin gear. Refer to the plans diagrams for specifics. |
Drive with 0207 main gear and 0546 clutch drum |
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Drive using 0864 clutch drum and 0866 constant tail drive split gear |
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60 size uniball clutch |
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0558 Start shaft bearing block |