RotaryRacer
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- Jul 18, 2004
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Hello,
I have a new Alpha Gen 1 and I discovered that one of the tabs is broken off of the main retainer nut at the input shaft. It appears that in shipping the u-joint yoke was not well supported and the yoke was pressed hard against a couple of the tabs and one broke off.
For one, it seems that the yoke shouldn't be able to break one of these off just in normal handling of the drive.
For two, can the drive still be used with an understanding that the tab that broke off does not encroach into the threads or sealing surface in any way.
I'll get pictures in a little but, but I would like any feedback I can get.
I have a new Alpha Gen 1 and I discovered that one of the tabs is broken off of the main retainer nut at the input shaft. It appears that in shipping the u-joint yoke was not well supported and the yoke was pressed hard against a couple of the tabs and one broke off.
For one, it seems that the yoke shouldn't be able to break one of these off just in normal handling of the drive.
For two, can the drive still be used with an understanding that the tab that broke off does not encroach into the threads or sealing surface in any way.
I'll get pictures in a little but, but I would like any feedback I can get.