Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Topping it off

Made the 'thrust box' last night.

The prop shaft will be supported by three bearings mounted to the box bulkheads and will run right through the middle of the box. Cantilevered out from the front end of the box will be the prop hub and to the rear the drive sprocket/spool. Inside the box will be the ratchet hub and the brake rotor. I'll get the bearings mounted this evening and slide the shaft through for alignment.

This box will be sandwiched between the two prop pylons at the very top of the chassis.