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    I'm wondering if anyone might have some input on using the electric trim motor in the Carbon Cubs on a plane mover? I have an old gas-powered Powertow that I modified for use as a taildragger mover. The gas engine is temperamental and I'd like to replace with an electric 12 volt motor. The trim motor seems like it might work well. But........?

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    Default Re: electric trim motor for another application?

    Quote Originally Posted by Dan L View Post
    I'm wondering if anyone might have some input on using the electric trim motor in the Carbon Cubs on a plane mover? I have an old gas-powered Powertow that I modified for use as a taildragger mover. The gas engine is temperamental and I'd like to replace with an electric 12 volt motor. The trim motor seems like it might work well. But........?

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    Talk to Bill Watson on this. He has a nice setup. MK
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    Default Re: electric trim motor for another application?

    Quote Originally Posted by Mark Keneston View Post
    Talk to Bill Watson on this. He has a nice setup. MK
    I have used 1950’s ford starters. They have a 5/8 shaft that except a pulley

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    Quote Originally Posted by lbell View Post
    I have used 1950’s ford starters. They have a 5/8 shaft that except a pulley
    There is a guy in Spokane that uses electric wheelchair motors. He even made a tailwheel tug that he controls with a RC controller.

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