Landing gear motor question

[WaltBennett]

I was installing a 'Y' to vent our second battery (was never done by previous owner) and noticed that the landing gear motor and gear box are somewhat loose & can wiggle a bit to the point that the motor will rub slightly on the square shaft when running. Everything works OK, but is this normal? I can't see anything to tighten other than some screws that appear already tight.

 

[twindman]

Wobble is normal. Not sure about the rubbing. If it isn't wearing down any metal parts, it is probably okay.

 

[klickm]

Walt,
Mine displaced enough to hit the shaft. Had my dealer evaluate and they installed a new gear box which solved the problem. I'm sure KS approved the new gear box.
Mike

 

[HOOK-MOC]

I used a metal strap with holes to stabilize mine.

 

[WaltBennett]

I've some strapping laying around somewhere - think I'll do that tomorrow. Thanks for the replies!

 

[Rondo]

We just had our front landing gear and gear box replaced down in Little Rock on our way back to Omaha and the gear box was extremely loose and I asked the Tech about it and he told me they have to be somewhat loose but not like ours was because it nearly turned a 180 on the shaft when drive motor moved or tried to move the landing gear down and up. The new gear box that he put on has a metal enclosure and he said they are a whole lot better than the ones that come stock on the Montanas because the housing on the stock gear box is plastic and definitely have problems.

 

[1retired06]

We have always noticed the wobble with no problems. However, last winter I replaced the plastic gear box with better quality all metal box, and the wobble pretty well disappeared.