Universal Flex Shaft Set

 ShamrinHM 534 points

Hi Md Saifuddin, NO..shaft ini terlalu besar utk outboard Hornet F1..Saya membeli shaft ini tahun lepas tetapi setelah ianya sampai, saya dapati ianya terlalu besar dan untuk maklum awak,Hobbyking tidak mempunyai spare shaft utk Hornet F1..awak perlu membelinya di website lain atau eBay..hope this help.

 ShamrinHM 534 points

Yes it is, the prop shaft attached with the flex shaft..Hope this help.

 rabba 17 points

thanks shamrin, also is the prop shaft 5mm

 ShamrinHM 534 points

Mine, Yes the prop shaft is 5mm.

 waterlogged 2837 points

Sorry but the propshaft is the entire unit but this connects with a stinger and that is where the prop connects. A prop does not connect to this unit. The 5mm is the shaft's diameter, not the size of the prop fitting. the stinger's diameter can vary.

 waterlogged 2837 points

By rights there is no real Universal shaft. Each shaft should be purchased according to the length you need. Other retailers may stock up to 20 or more different sizes. By cutting these you leave the ends open to fray and cause a mess to anything they contact. I have had to chop a few inches from a few but I always get a friend to silver solder the end to keep the strands together. In an emergency I've used a gas heated soldering iron and used standard flux and solder. Not the best way to go but it got me through the day. I've seen the result of a cut shaft used in a beautiful boat. The motor mount became loose and the shaft slipped out of it's stinger and the complete shaft just opened up into a thrashing machine and ripped the transom, hull, deck and all equipment nearby to shreds.

 H-KING_SCOTT 5233 points

Yes it can be but you will need a really big soldering iron so that you can run solder into the area you wish to cut to stop the strands fraying.

 Lathalini 95 points

I was successful in cutting it with normal pliers.

 jam177 3 points

Thanks

 Kenneth Ablack 220 points

Try using a dremel or suitable mini die grinder with a cutting disc attached. Just tape the area to mark your spot to cut. You will be amazed at the clean cut without fraying. Please remember to wear eye protection.

 waterlogged 2837 points

Ken, once that shaft begins to spin it can't do anything but fray. Centrifugal force will cause the outer strands to open and unless they are soldered (preferably silver soldered)they will open. If you insist on using a bare end then make sure it's inserted into the shaft adapter near the motor. This will help to hold the ends together. Just remember to check it every time you go to use it. If the adapter becomes loose you could cause damage. I always carry a pair of spanners to keep it tight.

 waterlogged 2837 points

As long as it's long enough, no problems. If it's too long then neatly cut the excess off and get the end you cut silver soldered. Use the cut end in the shaft adapter near the motor. Take your time measuring it before cutting.

 waterlogged 2837 points

As long as it's long enough, no problems. If it's too long then neatly cut the excess off and get the end you cut silver soldered. Use the cut end in the shaft adapter near the motor. Take your time measuring it before cutting.

 waterlogged 2837 points

It's 2 years since I modified my F1 but I'm sure the drive shaft was thinner than this. A 5 mm shaft would have problems bending as far as you need it to. The motor is OK but again I recall slight modifications had to made to fit it in. I used the shaft which came with the boat. I gave it a good bath in hot grease, let it cool and then gave it a thick covering in grease. Make sure you give it extra greasings at regular intervals. Personally You should save your time and buy the new outboard HK have for sale. It's a bargain at $70.00 and will solve all your problems. I've ordered one even though the boat is running. I'll transfer the old one to another hull.

 david 4 points

the shaft is just a little longer than 12 inches

 vxquizit1 1 points

Google.

 Kenneth Ablack 220 points

12.92 inches if you want it exactly.

 tayothin 89 points

By the way specification and it's name is similar joysway product. However, Now no body can reply due to it dosen't delivery. I also wating.

 pete 1 points

it looks like the drive from the x blaze...same size length..dia 5mm..