NESS Flamethrower (Lighted T-Jet)

Remember when you'd turn off the lights to race your flamethrower. We do it again with a little pancake using independent front ends and double flanged rear hubs to give the classic a grown up feel.

Chassis Specifications
Aurora or Model Motoring T-jet chassis copper only

The top plate or chassis maybe not be trimmed
No weights can be added to chassis

No venting, lightening or trimming allowed

No metal bearings allowed

Guide Pin maybe glued
Maximum width 1 inch
 

Armature

OEM Aurora or Model Motoring

Grey two tip Lam maximum

Minimum ohm of 16.0

Balancing is not allowed

Truing is not allowed

No rewinds or de-winds allowed

Electrical System

Pick up shoes - open (maybe restricted)

Skis are not allowed

Pick up shoes springs - open

Brushes – copper composite flat brush only (maybe scored)

Lighting

One OEM Aurora Light or LEDs with resistor is allowed

Wiring maybe ran through chassis in stock holes to stock pickups

Wiring maybe connected under the rivet plate/pickup shoe retainer

Wiring should never come in contact with track 

Bulbs can be glued into body or loose

Magnets

Aurora or Model Motoring stock T-Jet only

Shimming is allowed with plastic or non-ferrous material

No polymer or AFX magnets
 

Gears 

Aurora or Model Motoring Brass - stock or stock replacement 

Beveled gears are not allowed 

Gears may be polished/sanded 

Shimming is allowed with plastic or non-ferrous material Stock Aurora crown gear or any other aftermarket crown gear for 9-tooth pinion.

Axles and Wheels

Front - double flange 1" wide independent or solid allowed
Rear– plastic double flange rear
Shimming allowed inside and outside of chassis
Axles – open, no carbide
 

Tires
Front and Rear Tires - Slip on silicone only.
Minimum front tire height .350 inch
Minimum rear tire height .360 inch
Maximum tire width 1 inch
 

Bodies
Any Aurora (t-Jet type) , Johnnie Lightening, model motoring , dash, etc.
Injection molded, no resin, no Lexan
No Body weighting allowed
Body must have front and rear glass
Convertible must have all cockpit components
Minimum body weight 3.5 grams

Headlights can be cut out for bulbs

A non-lighted body can be used

Two screws are required