Motor swap

[xjchase]

I would like some opinions. I bought a novak 55t terra crawler motor for my venom but when I try to take the motor plate screws out they just try to strip. Dont really no what to do . I personally didnt put the crawler together so I have no clue if there is another way to get the motor out another way.

[Exocaged]

you should be able to pull the rubber plug out on the opposite side of the motor and get to the 2 motor mount bolts. Unless it has a pinion bigger then 20 tooth the big plate can stay on the gearbox.

[xjchase]

Originally Posted by Exocaged

you should be able to pull the rubber plug out on the opposite side of the motor and get to the 2 motor mount bolts. Unless it has a pinion bigger then 20 tooth the big plate can stay on the gearbox.

Thanks man ill try that

[Exocaged]

did you get it?

[Docwolf]

Do the heads of the fastener strip? You could use a torx bit.

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[xjchase]

Originally Posted by Exocaged

did you get it?

Havent been home to try it im anxious though.

[xjchase]

Originally Posted by Docwolf

Do the heads of the fastener strip? You could use a torx bit.

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Yes they are stripping when I try to loosen them. I think whoever put it together used red loctite on them.

[Docwolf]

I doubt that, I had one do it to me on a used unit i bought. The combination of the plastic compound used and the threads on the fasteners and the cheap material used for fasteners all lead to this happening. i got lucky and only had one do it, you weren't so lucky. there is no reason for that type of thread used on these screws.