Replaced pinion gear, set mesh, initial resistance.

[Texan45]

Hello, proud owner of a new V3 Kraton. I swapped the 12 tooth pinion gear with the 14, spent quite a bit of time adjusting mesh. With everything back in place there is a small amount of initial resistance when pushing the truck by hand. I can’t remember if this was the case before I swapped out. Could someone please let me know. Thank you. Chris in Canyon Lake.

 

[2fast4u]

Hello, proud owner of a new V3 Kraton. I swapped the 12 tooth pinion gear with the 14, spent quite a bit of time adjusting mesh. With everything back in place there is a small amount of initial resistance when pushing the truck by hand. I can’t remember if this was the case before I swapped out. Could someone please let me know. Thank you. Chris in Canyon Lake.

That is normal. The gear reduction in the drive line is reversed when driving the motor from the wheels and there is resistance from the motor due to the magnetic fields.

 

[Texan45]

Thank you for the explanation. That makes sense.