Kraton Has anyone had problems with the pinion gear not staying tight on the kraton

[Chop3398]

I just replace my motor on the kraton because I believe that the Motor shaft was ruined and wouldn't hold my pinion gear well I replace the motor and pinion gear and the problem is not resolved pinion gear is still slipping off shaft can anyone help me solve this problem

 

[Kauaiguy]

I just replace my motor on the kraton because I believe that the Motor shaft was ruined and wouldn't hold my pinion gear well I replace the motor and pinion gear and the problem is not resolved pinion gear is still slipping off shaft can anyone help me solve this problem

Are you using locktite?Put a drop on the pinion and a little on the motor shaft.Use heat to remove.

 

[Chop3398]

Are you using locktite?Put a drop on the pinion and a little on the motor shaft.Use heat to remove.

I just got a good look at the pinion gear and the set screw look like it melted inside the gear hole does that come from gear mesh being too tight

 

[Kauaiguy]

I just got a good look at the pinion gear and the set screw look like it melted inside the gear hole does that come from gear mesh being too tight

Can you post a picture? If you didn't use locktite,the set screw will back off during use and round off the end of the setscrew.You probably need a new pinion/ setscrew.

 

[Tink]

Get a new 4mm set screw most hardware stores have them and use blue locktight

 

[justpassedu]

Make sure when screwing the set screw you are doing it on the flat part of the motor shaft , also use a dab of blue loctite on the set screw before tightening it down and yo I should have no problems again .

 

[Vanning]

Use new Loctite and use red as long as you have a soldering station to remove it later. Loctite goes bad after a while and it stops working. You have to get a new tube every so often. Keep it in a plastic sandwich bag so it stays fresh longer.

 

[ParkRacing]

Always use Loctite medium strength on metal to metal screws. I always use it

 

[Vanning]

The Kraton comes with red Loctite on the pinion screw and between the gear and shaft. You have to heat it up real hot to remove it. Even use a pinion puller if needed.