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PostSubject: Worn and Loctited Set Screw Removal   Worn and Loctited Set Screw Removal I_icon_minitimeThu Sep 02, 2010 9:38 pm

So i need to switch the shaft on a 4130 axigold outrunner from the factory one to a longer piece of shaft from mcmaster. It sounds easy enough just loosen the set screws and swap right?

WRONG life of course sucks as usual and the set screws refuse to budge. I assume they've been loctited because whenever me and my friends try loosening them the allen wrench just bends then slips and the head seems to be getting worn so we dont know how to get it out with out damaging the motor.

SO the question is WHAT DO I DO? how do i get a stubborn set screw out of a hole when the hex is worn and its loctited in?
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PostSubject: Re: Worn and Loctited Set Screw Removal   Worn and Loctited Set Screw Removal I_icon_minitimeFri Sep 03, 2010 12:12 am

left handed drill bit/ screw extractor would be my suggestion
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PostSubject: Re: Worn and Loctited Set Screw Removal   Worn and Loctited Set Screw Removal I_icon_minitimeFri Sep 03, 2010 2:03 am

plus two there like miracle workers anymore
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PostSubject: Re: Worn and Loctited Set Screw Removal   Worn and Loctited Set Screw Removal I_icon_minitimeTue Sep 07, 2010 6:04 am

Quote :
plus two there like miracle workers anymore

What? I really don't understand what you mean.



If you can get the 'shell' free of the stator (typically by removing a retaining clip), some heat may loosen the loctite (but it might also loosen the glue that holds the magnets in).

Then do what Will said.
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PostSubject: Re: Worn and Loctited Set Screw Removal   Worn and Loctited Set Screw Removal I_icon_minitimeWed Sep 15, 2010 7:43 pm

What kind of allens are you using i know for a fact the l ones don't work very well try using ones from the rc side check out integy they work well also try heating it up a little.
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PostSubject: Re: Worn and Loctited Set Screw Removal   Worn and Loctited Set Screw Removal I_icon_minitimeWed Sep 15, 2010 7:54 pm

I actually ended up drilling them out and taping the next size up
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PostSubject: Re: Worn and Loctited Set Screw Removal   Worn and Loctited Set Screw Removal I_icon_minitimeWed Sep 15, 2010 7:54 pm

I actually ended up drilling them out and taping the next size up
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PostSubject: Re: Worn and Loctited Set Screw Removal   Worn and Loctited Set Screw Removal I_icon_minitimeWed Sep 15, 2010 10:25 pm

i was agreeing with will

I have a tendency of breaking bolts cause i go from working on tractors/construction equipment to small stuff so i have an entire set of different easy-outs
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PostSubject: Re: Worn and Loctited Set Screw Removal   Worn and Loctited Set Screw Removal I_icon_minitimeWed Sep 15, 2010 10:48 pm

I had to buy an .028" allen, just to have a peek inside some little motors... affraid

I hate the tiny stuff....i.e. torque to 2 ounce inches ???? what!!
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PostSubject: Re: Worn and Loctited Set Screw Removal   Worn and Loctited Set Screw Removal I_icon_minitimeWed Sep 15, 2010 10:57 pm

hate small stuff, look at this https://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=35319&id=1634274424#!/photo.php?pid=1105678&id=1634274424&ref=fbx_album
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PostSubject: Re: Worn and Loctited Set Screw Removal   Worn and Loctited Set Screw Removal I_icon_minitimeWed Sep 15, 2010 11:15 pm

who's Josh zimmerman and what am I looking for?

all i see are dogs, cars dirtbikes???
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PostSubject: Re: Worn and Loctited Set Screw Removal   Worn and Loctited Set Screw Removal I_icon_minitimeThu Sep 16, 2010 12:19 am

o wow
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PostSubject: Re: Worn and Loctited Set Screw Removal   Worn and Loctited Set Screw Removal I_icon_minitimeThu Sep 16, 2010 11:37 am

josh is the builder of deranged http://www.buildersdb.com/botpics/6746.jpg
and dont you see the .0138" drill bit? =P
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PostSubject: Re: Worn and Loctited Set Screw Removal   Worn and Loctited Set Screw Removal I_icon_minitimeThu Sep 16, 2010 9:37 pm

ya, at work this summer dughi and jeff landrum were using .012 end mills!
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PostSubject: Re: Worn and Loctited Set Screw Removal   Worn and Loctited Set Screw Removal I_icon_minitimeThu Sep 16, 2010 10:35 pm

you must have to spin that thing to the moon in order to cut properly
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