Help! Chassis screw damaged - how to recover?
#1
Help! Chassis screw damaged - how to recover?
Now, this is my present for I don't know what...
Trying to remove the screws underneath the battery posts so that I could add extra spacers and make them 2mm taller, I got one of the screws damaged.
There was thread lock in there, since the posts are aluminum.
I did use proper tools and all. But it still happened.
Chassis is carbon on the 502X.
Anyone knows what to do to recover? - I need the screw removed.
Trying to remove the screws underneath the battery posts so that I could add extra spacers and make them 2mm taller, I got one of the screws damaged.
There was thread lock in there, since the posts are aluminum.
I did use proper tools and all. But it still happened.
Chassis is carbon on the 502X.
Anyone knows what to do to recover? - I need the screw removed.
#2
Now, this is my present for I don't know what...
Trying to remove the screws underneath the battery posts so that I could add extra spacers and make them 2mm taller, I got one of the screws damaged.
There was thread lock in there, since the posts are aluminum.
I did use proper tools and all. But it still happened.
Chassis is carbon on the 502X.
Anyone knows what to do to recover? - I need the screw removed.
Trying to remove the screws underneath the battery posts so that I could add extra spacers and make them 2mm taller, I got one of the screws damaged.
There was thread lock in there, since the posts are aluminum.
I did use proper tools and all. But it still happened.
Chassis is carbon on the 502X.
Anyone knows what to do to recover? - I need the screw removed.
#3
Tech Elite
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Now, this is my present for I don't know what...
Trying to remove the screws underneath the battery posts so that I could add extra spacers and make them 2mm taller, I got one of the screws damaged.
There was thread lock in there, since the posts are aluminum.
I did use proper tools and all. But it still happened.
Chassis is carbon on the 502X.
Anyone knows what to do to recover? - I need the screw removed.
Trying to remove the screws underneath the battery posts so that I could add extra spacers and make them 2mm taller, I got one of the screws damaged.
There was thread lock in there, since the posts are aluminum.
I did use proper tools and all. But it still happened.
Chassis is carbon on the 502X.
Anyone knows what to do to recover? - I need the screw removed.
#4
You can use an ez out tool or do what most RC racers do. Use a small cut off wheel to grind a clean line on the head of the screw. Turning it into a flat head screw basically then use a flat head blade to remove it. Try to remove it as soon as you are done cutting the groove. It will be hot and loosen the loctite.
Since I am unfamiliar with both, could you please provide some link for each?
#5
Photo would be helpful. I've had luck using a dremel to create a slot in a socket head screw that the socket had rounded but with the carbon chassis you're going to have to be really careful. Another option is to drill the head off of the screw. Again you're going to need to use care and I'd keep it wet to try to keep it cool.
#6
Tech Elite
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That is what to do. When cutting the groove in the cutoff wheel WILL get some carbon chassis too. Do as little as possible that allows you to get a small flathead screwdriver firmly in there. TIP > a new cutoff wheel is larger diameter than you need. If you grind it down in diameter it will cut the chassis less. And like he said be careful about heat, get that screw hot enough and it can fry the carbon.
#7
Tech Elite
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I keep these in my hauler bag at all times.....has saved me, and many fellow racers numerous times. Takes me all of 30 seconds to get out a damaged bolt. Go to Home Depot or Lowes....it's like $20 for the three piece set.
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#8
What about drilling the screw head?
#9
I keep these in my hauler bag at all times.....has saved me, and many fellow racers numerous times. Takes me all of 30 seconds to get out a damaged bolt. Go to Home Depot or Lowes....it's like $20 for the three piece set.
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#10
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I would try and drill it then. The rounded hex in the head will help you keep the drill centered. Go with a drill just slightly larger than the bolt (1/8 should do) and just go slowly. You should be able to get the countersunk portion to pop off and still have enough of a nub remaining to grip with a pair of pliers. Apply some heat to the nub before you try to remove it to break down the thread lock.
#11
I would try and drill it then. The rounded hex in the will help you keep the drill centered. Go with a drill just slightly larger than the bolt (1/8 should do) and just go slowly. You should be able to get the countersunk portion to pop off and still have enough of a nub remaining to grip with a pair of pliers. Apply some heat to the nub before you try to remove it to break down the thread lock.
#12
Tech Master
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I mean really ? Did you even look ? I bet you didn't ....
This is the best option you have , although others will work , this is quite a handy item to have. It runs counterclockwise . If not , the drill is the way to go . I loath those stupid dremel stripes people always leave on the bottoms of chassis
This is the best option you have , although others will work , this is quite a handy item to have. It runs counterclockwise . If not , the drill is the way to go . I loath those stupid dremel stripes people always leave on the bottoms of chassis
#13
#15
I have used Craftsman Screw-outs with success.