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Front Belt Lifter For LiPo Battery

PARTS NEEDED:
HPI #Z530 M3x18 flat head machine screw (HPI #Z087 M3x20 is OK also)
Two 3x6x2.5mm sealed bearings / VXB Kit7033 (www.vxb.com)
Two 3mm washers / Dubro #2109 (The washers act as a belt guide)
One 3mm Lock nut / Dubro #2101

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Loosen the front belt tensioner.

Replace the self tapping motor mount screw (the upper forward screw when looking at the motor mount) with the HPI #Z530 M3x18 flat head machine screw (HPI #Z087 M3x20 is OK also) - spray a little oil on the screw before you install it = the oil makes it go in easier because you are basically re-tapping the hole as you drive the screw in & the oil also makes the screw come out easier later.

Put on one 3mm washer smoother side towards bearings / install two bearings / install second washer smoother side towards bearings / install lock nut - DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN - leave a little wiggle room so washers & bearings rotate freely.



The washers act as a belt guide.

Remove the upper deck / cut out section shown in picture.



Reinstall the upper deck.

Adjust the front belt tensioner.

Check to make sure the edge of the belt clears the battery holder - if not, remove the battery holder and file / sand some meat off of it.

Now is a good time to re-route your ESC wires.



Your belt will now clear the top of most standard soft case 2c 5000mAh LiPo packs and not slap or drag on the upper deck.

Added bonus = you have more front belt tensioner adjustment.