Just an FYI, McMaster can produce custom shims. It's about $60 for a pack of 16 shims in a specific thickness. Perhaps not economical for an individual unless you are Joe Warren, but a group buy could spread the costs of several thicknesses...
I would agree with Mike on using a 3 blade prop to begin with, usually an Octura X series is the most forgiving. I usually would recommend a X440/3 to begin with and step up a X447/3. The new Tenshock 2240 motors have double the power of the older AQ motors. Log your data from the Castle...
To second what Don mentioned I have done the same and used some anaerobic gasket sealer from Loctite.
https://next.henkel-adhesives.com/us/en/products/industrial-sealants/central-pdp.html/loctite-518/BP000000153476.html
Probably best to just put the right side bracket on there. Switching to a SpeedMaster flat bottom hydro strut will only help if you run both brackets. The brackets are also considerably wider which likely means it will interfere with your rudder pushrod and some notching will be required...
Selling a spare 101RS that is setup for 45% nitro that I no longer need. Many gallons have been run through the motor. Has a little pinch left but seals nicely with a plug in the head. Carb is brand new and comes with the original 3rd channel needle, AM round collet and box. It’s ready...
Hello Joern, I am just heading to Europe for the week so i will need to check when I return next Sunday. Yes I would consider trading 2 sets for 2 engines.
The "hot pipe" was a nickname for the Quickdraw tuned pipe they sold with their engines. It has since become one of the best pipes for gas motors. Compared to other early gas pipes, the QD pipe was produced in steel compared to aluminum.
I don't like them! There are a pain to configure especially in a 2P boat. They add extra wire. They add resistance and another failure point. What you have pictured might work for a 75A setup, but try that on a 350A setup with twin batteries.
Understood James,
I do not have many spare parts for it. I am running mine in a 20 year old Road Runner clone which is well paired for the power of the OS.
-Tyler