rebuilding a scx 10

[m1009cucv]

got one off a old friend a good price or so i thought.. saw a lot of water.. needs bearing.. anyway the wb8 drive shaft pin seems to be rusted in place.. broke 2 drivers and twisted my craftsman

so any ideas? before something else breaks. thanks

[mitchr97]

Fast eddy has $20 bearings. oil or liquid wrench for the drive shafts ( or just put some oil in the cupler, and just move it ind circle slowly with your hand, with a paper towel around it) when you take the axles apart, clean 'em out, pack it with aqua grease, then when you put it back togather, put 3x6mm skrews in the 4link mounts to keep the water out.

[Devil Inc]

For the rusted grub screw, do apply some liquid wrench/break away, etc. Then maybe try a hot soldering iron to heat it up a bit. Hopefully, you didn't round out the screw any. Best of luck

+1 on a set of bearings from FastEddies.

[m1009cucv]

didnt think of that might be rounded by now. i will try it

[theloudone]

if its rounded out. get a wrench that's just a little bit to big for the screw. put it in the freezer so it will contract. then take it out and put it right into the grub screw. wait for the wrench to warm up and expand into the screw. it creates a super tight fit for the wrench and you should be able to pull it right out. ive done it before it works

[m1009cucv]

great thanks good to know

[m1009cucv]

yes they are bother rounded.. will try the freezer trick... that doesnt work ill drill it out and use a nut and bolt.

[underdog75]

Hey it's probably too late, but take a tiny drill bit and drill out the center of the screw. Take your time so you don't hit the threads. Once the hole is made, it will weaken the outer part of the bolt and it will come free. Also you can buy an easy out for a couple dollars and it will work the same way.

The trick is to patient and take your time while drilling it out.

[m1009cucv]

took a while but i go it.. kinda messed up the joint but i got it done. can still use the joint