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Stripped wheel hex?

Old 07-30-2015, 07:03 AM
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I stripped out the screw on the wheel hex on my XB4 and was going to drill it out but didn't know if anyone else had any other tricks?

This is the part I'm talking about: http://www.amain.com/rc-cars/exotek-...409blk/p441104

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Old 07-30-2015, 07:15 AM
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Tricky one that, I'd try to pry it off with a flat screw driver, when off it should loosen up if you push the hub together.
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These work awesome. Used more than a few times and have always worked. Bought mine at Ace hardware.

http://www.amazon.com/Alden-4507P-Gr.../dp/B000Q60UOO
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Have you tried a bit of heat first ? The aluminum will expand quickly enough you may be able to get the screw right out , or at least expand it enough to pop it right off the axle . Then you have plenty of room to work
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Originally Posted by timannnn6
These work awesome. Used more than a few times and have always worked. Bought mine at Ace hardware.

http://www.amazon.com/Alden-4507P-Gr.../dp/B000Q60UOO
I've been meaning to pick some of those up but always forget.

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Have you tried a bit of heat first ? The aluminum will expand quickly enough you may be able to get the screw right out , or at least expand it enough to pop it right off the axle . Then you have plenty of room to work
I may try that...Just use an old soldering tip?
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Originally Posted by skeasor
I've been meaning to pick some of those up but always forget.



I may try that...Just use an old soldering tip?
I personally use open flame .... but a tip may work . I have a small pencil torch for plumbing that comes in really handy . Bic lighter , whatever .
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Originally Posted by wittyname
I personally use open flame .... but a tip may work . I have a small pencil torch for plumbing that comes in really handy . Bic lighter , whatever .
Thanks! I got it off by heating it up with the soldering iron and prying it off...It took some effort but was able to get it off without breaking anything else
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