didnt think it was possible.... but i broke mikes motor mount. - RC-Monster Forums

jokerjustin · 12:28 AM

well after getting back into rc i went to the local track today and was messing around... truck was doing amazing when i saw two double jumps i wanted to make into a huge quad jump....
well i hit it the first time and came up a bit short... to make a long story short i tried about 7 times and never really got the landing just right.... once i got home i took the top off my truck and see that my motor is hanging at an akward angle... i ended up snapping 2 of the 3 motor mount screws inside there holes

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its the first model of the revo mount i bought years ago......

will get pics up soon but the wife has the camera.

TexasSP · 12.11.2009, 12:28 AM

I think correct wording would be you broke the screws and not Mike's mount, because unless I missed something the mount itself is still in tact.

Where you using stainless screws? If so that is a mistake. 12.9 steel is the best bet on RC's especially on the motor mount.

jokerjustin · 12.11.2009, 12:30 AM

yea the mount is intact but its usless now =( the screws broke at about 1/2 ways into the hole and really roughed up the threads coming out

Semi Pro · 12.11.2009, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by jokerjustin

yea the mount is intact but its usless now =( the screws broke at about 1/2 ways into the hole and really roughed up the threads coming out

retap it for larger screws.............. problem fixed, the go learn to drive

rawfuls · 12.11.2009, 12:40 AM

I think he should just use a sawzall and cut it in half and get that screw out. Then epoxy it back together.

(Please don't do that, that's a joke... Refer to the lug nut bolt thread)

And yeah, retap it for a larger screw!

05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by rawfuls

I think he should just use a sawzall and cut it in half and get that screw out. Then epoxy it back together.

(Please don't do that, that's a joke... Refer to the lug nut bolt thread)

And yeah, retap it for a larger screw!

im speachless!!

but yea, either get a ezout? are they called? or drill it out. then tap it for a bigger bolt (itll be stronger anyways)

jokerjustin · 12.11.2009, 12:53 AM

not sure if i can tho.. i dont think that theres enough material around the holes to have a strong retap... guess i can always try

_paralyzed_ · 12.11.2009, 12:55 AM

pics! and next time you're trying a double double vid!

What's_nitro? · 12.11.2009, 02:28 AM

I say save yourself a lot of time/effort/trouble and buy a new one. Consider it a lesson learned.