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08-29-2012, 04:30 PM | #1 |
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My Hobie mirage drive jammed.
Last time it jammed, I thought I didn't insert it well. Today I found out it is not how I insert it, the "set screw" was way too loose . When the mirage drive jammed, you can still peddle it , but you can not lift it out ( to clear the kelp, landing etc...) . Simple fix , and don't let it happened to you . See below : the metal rod extended out and locked under the hull : jammed.jpg After hammered in the metal rod , set screw ( center of this picture) need to be tight : set screw.jpg |
08-29-2012, 04:47 PM | #2 |
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I've had the same problem of having a loose set screw at the sprocket rod as well as the (older) rods that extend into the fins. This was solved by placing some "locktight" on the threads= no more loose screws!
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08-29-2012, 05:08 PM | #3 |
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08-29-2012, 05:12 PM | #4 |
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There is a flat side on the center of the shaft drive. Is the set screw sitting tight on the flat part of the shaft? make sure it is... here is a video notice the flat part in the center of the shaft.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpAgDo5lb0I Last edited by driftwood; 08-29-2012 at 05:29 PM. |
08-29-2012, 06:05 PM | #5 |
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Had the same thing happen to my drives, couldn't figure out what the issue was until I finally spent time doing a little investigating. Reset the metal rod, tightened the set screw, haven't had any issues since.
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08-30-2012, 07:51 AM | #6 | |
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Hope these little smart "modification" can be built in future Hobie product. Not everyone have a Dremel tool in home.... Thanks |
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