Stripped Elite Mod fix

[Trick Parts]

My buddy stripped his motor mount holes in his Orion elite motor last night at the track. I just thought I'd let you all know that 2-56 screws fit nice and snug to repair the problem. You will have to slightly increase the mount holes in the motor plate to allow for the bigger screws.

[TFRMicro]

cool, so we could fix the stripped problem...

now we need someone to come one with a solution to fix the tabs...

I want to get a Elite mod too:(

[Whatup1049p]

I dont know about fixing the tabs, but i know how to prevent them from breaking.

I put some hot glue around the tabs so they would not bend a flex. So far its worked!

[Gale Force]

I used two 2x5mm cheese head screws. Works perfectly.

Team Orion has sent me new motor tabs...I'm out of commission till then.

[HarshGuy]

Here's how I fixed my broken tabs off of my elite:

http://www.arroyoc.com/elitefix.htm

[Turbo Cloud]

I had a problem like that in my stampede but i got it fixed by using bigger screws i am happy for your buddy for fixing it

[Gale Force]

HarshGuy - Thanks for the tip. It was very well explained and the pics are helpfull. Good Job!

Jay

[Trick Parts]

Yeah thanks for the Tab fix, he had to do that last night lol.

[TFRMicro]

I guess all the problem has solved for the Elite mod...:cool:

[MiMicro]

Yep, I did have the 'stripped' screw problem. After further investigation, I found that they are not stripped, however the stock screws are not long enuf. I am currently looking for some 2x6 shcs's for the motor.


I had to take quite a bit of material from the backcover to get the wire to fit, but it worked.



Great board guys,



Jason

[primetime]

Regarding the stripped screw problem, MiMicro is right. The button heads are not long enough. I used one of the other phillip head screws that the kit came with that is just a tad longer and the fit is awesome. It's the slightly curved head one not the completely flat screw. No modifications needed.