Iflight needs to not use so much locktite on that bottem screw because I can't get mine off at all. I ended up stripping the screw head before I could get it off. I got it off with some pliers but I need to take apart more than one motor and this second one is giving me so of a time. it's not stripped too
That is strange, did not have that issue with any of the motors. Thinking maybe your screwdriver is compounding the issue. You can also try warming up the screw with a soldering iron first as well.
@@calebyoung1018 Ya that would do it. See if you can invest in some high quality drivers. The ones you see in our videos are actually over 10 years old. :)
@@mattbfpv7172 that was my issue, for some reason the torque on the Allen key acts different than a hex screwdriver and strips it. if you want success you need to use a hex screwdriver.
You're welcome. I have extended the motor leads but I haven't tried to remove the entire lead and solder on a larger one but it looks easy enough to do.
No problem. It can be done without a press but the top bearing is fairly tight and you need to be careful when hammering the bearing in that you only put pressure on the outer ring.
Could just be some dirt in the motor, bad bearings, or a bent bell. It may seem to run okay but wearing prematurely, vibrating, or using more power. Try taking one of them apart and see what is going on.
Yes you will need to remove the motor from the arm, otherwise you can't get the bottom bearing out. If you need to use a press to push the bearings out then you'll also need to de-solder the motor wires.
They use thread locker from the factory on the screw. You can use your soldering iron to heat up the screw before attempting to remove. If you have a Dremel, use it to cut a slot in the screw, then heat the screw up and use a flat head screw driver to remove.
@@Mangorille good tip for the next time, my 4 new xing 2207 motors arrived me today. had it to learn the hardway. (i didnt have a dremel, so i couldnt try it out) thanks for your tip with heating it!
Use a soldering iron on the bolt to heat up the loctite. Works great.
Yes that does help!
Iflight needs to not use so much locktite on that bottem screw because I can't get mine off at all. I ended up stripping the screw head before I could get it off. I got it off with some pliers but I need to take apart more than one motor and this second one is giving me so of a time. it's not stripped too
That is strange, did not have that issue with any of the motors. Thinking maybe your screwdriver is compounding the issue. You can also try warming up the screw with a soldering iron first as well.
@@Mangorille Thanks for the suggestion. I think my issue was that I was using an allen key
@@calebyoung1018 Ya that would do it. See if you can invest in some high quality drivers. The ones you see in our videos are actually over 10 years old. :)
If the bottom screw is not a hex for an allan key, then what is it? I’d love to maintain my motors without stripping each screw .
@@mattbfpv7172 that was my issue, for some reason the torque on the Allen key acts different than a hex screwdriver and strips it. if you want success you need to use a hex screwdriver.
Great video. I learned a lot. Thank you 🙏
Our pleasure!
Nicely done 👍 I should invest in a little press myself, definitely come in handy in th future.
Thanks bud! You definitely should, it's a great tool to have around for these kinds of things.
Thanks for the video. I have Xing-E motors and they are quite nice.
Our pleasure. They're great motors, can't believe after all the punishment only needed 4 new bearings in total.
Thankyou for a smashing tutorial most helpful, have you by chance attempted a resolder of longer motor leads for this motor.
You're welcome. I have extended the motor leads but I haven't tried to remove the entire lead and solder on a larger one but it looks easy enough to do.
Will have to do without a press. Thanks!
No problem. It can be done without a press but the top bearing is fairly tight and you need to be careful when hammering the bearing in that you only put pressure on the outer ring.
Thank you so much for this video it's exactly what I needed
Exactly the same happened to me with the DC5
Awesome, glad to hear that!
Where do you get the bearings?
My local hobby shop carried them.
My 4 brotherhobby R6 are sounding the same. So it's not in good condition anymore? I've crashed so many times but it still performs well.
Could just be some dirt in the motor, bad bearings, or a bent bell. It may seem to run okay but wearing prematurely, vibrating, or using more power. Try taking one of them apart and see what is going on.
@@Mangorille will do. I started looking for 9x4x4 motors
Is it mandatory to take the motor off ?
Yes you will need to remove the motor from the arm, otherwise you can't get the bottom bearing out. If you need to use a press to push the bearings out then you'll also need to de-solder the motor wires.
What size of bearing?? 693??
They're 684ZZ 4X9X4
Haha I've had so many of those Traxxas cross tools.. now i know what there good for.
Haha, mine is from about 15 years ago! :)
@@Mangorille ya same here.. im sure I still a few laying around somewhere.. never really used them.
nice
Thanks bud!
meanwhile my screws are fucked, so i need to get 1 new motor..
Did the screw head strip or is it just really hard to open?
@@Mangorille the screw head is totally overdriven.. the screw was so tight that with all strengh i could use the screw just got overdriven.
They use thread locker from the factory on the screw. You can use your soldering iron to heat up the screw before attempting to remove. If you have a Dremel, use it to cut a slot in the screw, then heat the screw up and use a flat head screw driver to remove.
@@Mangorille good tip for the next time, my 4 new xing 2207 motors arrived me today. had it to learn the hardway. (i didnt have a dremel, so i couldnt try it out) thanks for your tip with heating it!
@@paineth2 No problem, happy flying!
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