Stripped motor thread...

Originally Posted by jnev

Really have no idea what to do. I was switching the motor mount on my CRT.5 from a free one I got to Mike's mount, and when putting the motor onto the new mount, the screw just kept on turning forever. I tried a new screw and the same thing, so I know it is the motor.

Any recommendations on what to do? I need this thing running by this weekend, because I am going on vacation and am bringing all my rc's to run. I was thinking about trying a tiny bit of epoxy on the thread and just make sure none gets into the motor.

What do you guys think?

You probably need to tap it out a size larger. Be careful not to get metal pieces inside the motor.

[jhautz]

what motor? If it has removeable end bells like the lehner or newer Nues (pun ) you could take it off and opent the hole to the next size up.

Also, Most motors have 4 mounting holes in the front. Cant you just turn it so you are using the other 2 mounting holes?

CA glue may be a temporary fix. Simply put a tiny amount on the threads of the screws, and then carefully thread it in. Don't put so much that it gets on the innards of the motor though.

That may be a temporary fix.