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Title: Clam gearbox conversion.
Post by: E Z turn on Feb 19, 2023, 01:17 PM

Has anyone tried converting a 2023 Clam Gearbox to the first-generation Clam plate ? Looks to me like enlarging the opening for the bearing and drilling new mounting holes and maybe raising the drill mounting vise.  Anyone tried it or have ideas. I can get a new gearbox for good price and its got me thinking.

Title: Re: Clam gearbox conversion.
Post by: BIGDEERHUNTER63 on Feb 19, 2023, 04:04 PM

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Title: Re: Clam gearbox conversion.
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 20, 2023, 12:37 AM

I have added a regular/box to a gen one Clam Plate ..just centered it and drilled four holes . You will have to raise the drill stand  ...I used a piece of 1" aluminum square stock.

Title: Re: Clam gearbox conversion.
Post by: E Z turn on Feb 20, 2023, 06:02 AM

Thanks Hardwater. That was my plan. I have used the 1st generation clam plate since it came out. I use a Milwaukee M18 and 8 inch Nils and 6 inch Mora with quick connects to switch back and forth. Long story short the M18 is getting old and so am I. Let you know how it works out.

Title: Re: Clam gearbox conversion.
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 20, 2023, 11:12 AM

This video gives a rough idea ...the gear box is discontinued after a debacle with the components ...but the idea is the same .

 

Title: Re: Clam gearbox conversion.
Post by: E Z turn on Feb 26, 2023, 06:25 AM

I converted to the gear box, and everything went pretty much as you said. Had to adjust the trigger assembly a little but no problems. Tested yesterday on Lake Vermilion. 30 + inches ice. Worked OK.
 Thank you Hardwater for the info.