Starter Shaft Problem

[vercenik]

Hi,

Somehow I could not find a way to make the starter shaft work properly. The one that came with the kit which use 1 set screw has gone bad after a few runs. I have ordered the upgraded version with 2 screws squeezing the shaft but whatever I do, the hex adapter is slipping over the starter shaft. In my last effort I screwed it so hard that one of the screws has broke down inside the hex adapter. I started from the scratch and then installed a second upgraded starter shaft and again it does not work.

What kind of starter shaft are you using ? I lost my confidence in Outrage ones and want to try a Align Trex 700 one which holds with 2 set screws however the lenght of the Trex 700 starter shaft is around 82 mm and Velocity use 60 mm.

Any advice on the starter shaft ? ıs there a starter shaft from any manufacturer around 60 mm in lenght 5 mm in diameter and suitable for 10 mm one way bearing ?

[crashagain]

I used a dremel and made a couple of flat spots for the set screws to hit. No problems since, that was 6 months ago.

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[guygate88]

I used a Trex 600 cup, it has two set screws and fits like a glove!

[Wurger]

I ordered a new starter shaft for my Velocity 50... I was glad that the 2 screw squeeze one was out of stock and the original one was back.

Who ever designed this.. and thought it was a good idea... and all the others responsible for thinking it was a good idea and letting it through... well... :arggg: You're whats wrong.
http://helidirect.com/r50n993ss-outrage-start-shaft-assembly-new-velocity-p-21772.hdx

Now for the good news. I ordered this:
http://helidirect.com/r50n952ss-outrage-start-shaft-assembly-velocity-p-13839.hdx

It is not the same as the original part pictured. The shaft has a single flat spot for one of the grub screws and a little bit away it a hole in the cup for another. This is an improvement.

Now as long as the material isn't cheluminum, I will be quite joyful. Oh hell, ill still enjoy it while it flies...

[Bob O]

Darnit, the links don't work.

I have a V50 kit due to arrive by UPS today. I'll check the starter shaft to see which one the kit comes with now.

[Wurger]

You're right. I also went through the parts list on helidirect.com but there doesn't seem to be any start shaft part listed in the Velocity 50 section now. :wow2:

Theyre gonna make us go back to that old belt start we see in vintage RC heli videos.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-QUsTVJMxA#t=4m20s

[Bob O]

That's awesome how you made it so the video started playing right when they were starting it up!

[gilligansc]

love the antique helis with new electronics...I have one I'm scared to fly!
Good luck with the starting problem....that belt looks like it takes someone with big $&@# to work!

[Bob O]

Darnit, the links don't work.

I have a V50 kit due to arrive by UPS today. I'll check the starter shaft to see which one the kit comes with now.Here's a pic of the one in my kit. It has one grub screw and a flat spot on the shaft. :) Though it appears that mine isn't stainless.

http://www.helifreak.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=234292&stc=1&d=1308180858

[Wurger]

Its back!
http://helidirect.com/r50n952bss-outrage-start-shaft-assembly-velocity-p-23750.hdx

[AnTi Taco]

i used a t-rex 700 starter shaft top part only and been working great ever since no more stripping the cupler or set screws coming loose

[discoferret]

I had to get a new starter shaft for the velo. How the hell can this be better than the old version? Every time I try to start the engine the coupling slips..Is there a special way to install it without it slipping?

[AnTi Taco]

I had to get a new starter shaft for the velo. How the hell can this be better than the old version? Every time I try to start the engine the coupling slips..Is there a special way to install it without it slipping?

the new style one still slipping on you? if so

just get the t-rex 700 one theres no way it will ever slip its a nice tight fit...i must of went through 5 stock ones