I have upgraded this engine to PS2 and we're having difficulty with the tack mount. The reader that comes with the engine is one flat to the board and is way to far away from the flywheel. I am not too enthused about trying to change the tach board (soldering that small gizmachy is not my cup-o-tea!). I was wondering if anyone knew the specs on the motors in this engine? Worm size, thread length, etc. The Proto one part # is BE-0000032.
Thanks.
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they offer three different tach spacings. I ordered all three before. I don't have the numbers near me. It would probably be easiest for you to order more if you don't wish to solder them.
I haven't got my hands on this engine yet to offer any more help.
Here's all the different choices from the common parts list.
| Tach Reader board (no spacer) | AG-0000033 | for Mabuchi motor w/ 30mm flywheel |
| Tach Reader board (1.5 mm spacer) | AG-0000047 | for Mabuchi motor w/ 27mm flywheel |
| Tach Reader board (2.2 mm spacer) | AG-0000041 | for Pr Steam with 30 mm flywheel |
| Tach Reader board (no spacer w/ resistor) | AG-0000048 | for LocoSound board in tender 30mm |
| Tach Reader board (1.5 mm spacer w/ resistor) | AG-0000054 | for LocoSound board in tender 27mm |
| Tach Reader board (no spacer) with hole in pcb | AG-0000058 | for RK L-3 Mabuchi w/ 30mm flywheel |
Thanks John, I have that info, what I'm fishing for is a motor replacement with the tach reader bracket already attached. Have already used two brackets trying to get the silly thing spaced right and before a wipe out the tach reader.... From my perspective replacing the motor would be easier, lol.
That's going to be a lot more expensive.
That's going to be a lot more expensive.
Naw, my employer is a hobby shop/MTH service station! 
I don't think MTH service stations get motors for $2, at least we have never gotten them for that price. 
Ohh, I hear ya, but my time/skills versus cost makes buying a motor much more economical.
Charly, What size is that flywheel? 27mm? An alternative is using brass and plastic strips as spacers and epoxy to the motor. Allowing the tach reader to get closer to the motor. Or a dremel to cut into the plastic bracket to allow closer spacing. Otherwise I am with John, get the right reader, probably the 47. G
I think it's a 27mm but it's home and I'm at the store. I think I have a reader with 1.5mm offset, but I hate soldering on those little buggers.
If you buy the proper reader, you just have to solder the wires, much easier than the little chip. Truthfully, the chip isn't that bad, it's a thru-hole part.
If you buy the proper reader, you just have to solder the wires, much easier than the little chip. Truthfully, the chip isn't that bad, it's a thru-hole part.
And now the next time this problem presents itself, you'll just jump right in and change the wiring.
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