450SE V2 Tail Gearbox Problem

[chipbury]

I had a small problem with my 450 this morning. The noticed the belt was looking very tatty (strips of fibre hanging off) so i changed it. I have only done about 10 to 15 batteries as this is my shiny new chopper.
The cause was the idler wheel in the tail gearbox sliding off it's bearing causing the belt to run slightly off the edge. The wheel has taken the anodising off the inside of the gearbox where it rubbed. It's back in the air now after a minor service and a bit of bearing lock on the inside of the idler wheel.
Could be worth checking on any of your models.

[Thomas]

If you need any parts I have a spare - I broke mine at the bit that clamps to the boom and had to buy the whole thing so I have the wheel guide and both sides floating around.

[chipbury]

Thanks for the offer thomas - but luckily the only damage was cosmetic. I'll keep you in mind though for my next mid air disaster .