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SINCLAIR C5 CHAS posted:

HI just read the new topic about a metal gearbox insert .Check out my inserts that where made about two years ago and are still being made and sold by me ..

Ihave used them on one of my 24volt ones and they are great .











posted on: 16/05/2013 06:51:58

dave posted:

Nice piece of. Work chas
posted on: 16/05/2013 09:51:32

Dan posted:

Hi Chas,

How much are they? I need one of these
posted on: 16/05/2013 12:33:45

SINCLAIR C5 CHAS posted:

Hi there Dan regarding the inserts what you get is the alloy insert with the toothed cog and the Large bearing fitted .What is not included are the 3 cogs and posts Also the outer plastic case is not included ..
Regarding the price they are £65.00 + £3.00 posting

I know that they seem expensive but they do not wear out And the teeth are about 20mm long and I have to have them made up to order ..

Bye Chas
posted on: 16/05/2013 13:33:07

Dan posted:

What is not included are the 3 cogs and posts Also the outer plastic case is not included ..

I guess the posts are whats already in the gearbox that have the 3 cogs on?
posted on: 16/05/2013 17:46:50

SINCLAIR C5 CHAS posted:

Yes you are right you have to use your own cogs and posts ..

I only have one left at the moment but if any one wants any you will have to let me know ....
posted on: 16/05/2013 20:26:07

Dan posted:

Thanks for confirming that Chas. I've dropped you an email...
posted on: 16/05/2013 20:34:56

SINCLAIR C5 CHAS posted:

Regarding the metal gearbox inserts ..The last one has been sold ...But I will be getting more made up next week ....
posted on: 17/05/2013 18:16:49

Guest posted:

"HI just read the new topic about a metal gearbox insert .Check out my inserts that where made about two years ago and are still being made and sold by me .."

If its about mine, its drive gear not the gearbox insert, not steeling anyones thunder on that fella . Good piece though. M
posted on: 17/05/2013 18:35:21

SINCLAIR C5 CHAS posted:

Hi Marra I do realize that you are making the large drive gear cogs ...I have had them made myself but instead of 68 teeth(as the original)these one's had mine have 72 teeth and you have to get a belt to fit ...
Yours look great how many teeth have they got ???
I will download a photo of mine ...

Bye Chas
posted on: 17/05/2013 19:21:24

Dan posted:

Hi Chas,

Do you do any of these with a larger cog on the end? I assume a larger cog increases the top speed of the c5?
posted on: 28/09/2013 18:33:39

SINCLAIR C5 CHAS posted:

Hi Dan I can have any size made but you may find the belt will not fit you may have to have a longer belt but if you want one I could sort the bet for you no problem all I would need is how many teeth you want
Also an increase in speed will be less power
posted on: 28/09/2013 18:49:17

dave posted:

Chas are these still 65 quid ?
posted on: 29/09/2013 17:09:16

SINCLAIR C5 CHAS posted:

Hi sorry they have gone up to £75.00 the reason is that the alloy used to make them has gone up so the cost has been passed on to me
.So what I have done is to include the 3 posts and fitted them in the insert
Bye Chas
posted on: 29/09/2013 17:36:42

C5mick posted:

Hi Chas
I will email you about remaking parts soon.
Regards
Mick
posted on: 29/09/2013 22:26:33

dave posted:

Will this mod reduce belt slip on 24 v ?
posted on: 22/11/2013 10:08:59

SINCLAIR C5 CHAS posted:

Hi there Dave . Regarding belt slip there are a few things that cause belt slip
Teeth worn out
Belt worn
Belt not tight enough
Gear box drops of the lip that holds the motor up
Also accelerating to quick on the 24volt system
Bye Chas
posted on: 22/11/2013 10:30:59

dave posted:

Looking forward to trying this mod
posted on: 23/11/2013 13:22:22