[Rvjimd]

Tom,

I made a round 1/4" plate to raise the swing gear just to get it up off the deck so the pinion had a bit of clearance. So, I think I can flatten the top of the motor clamp a bit and then I will make some braces that screw to the flat top frame to hold it all together, since the motors basically split the flat part in two parts. As long as it doesn't look like the body sits up too high I should be okay. It should actually improve the digging geometry for a drag bucket.

I would love to do the central power scheme but you are right. It is just really small to make all that work. I am going to proceed with the current motor placement and try to work out the pads function . Still messing with tumblers and alignment issues.

Jim