Andrew Johnson Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 AAARRR! I've rounded a bolt on mt rc car its a engine bolt, Allen key hole rounded to the point I cant grip it. What can I do to remove it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 53HRA Posted January 30, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2017 Invest in a dremel if you don't own one. Great tool and it's always handy! Simply use it to grind down a slot in the screw and remove it using a flat head screw driver. Jobs a good un 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locky Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Threadlock used? If so heat it up, try heating anyway. Try a torx head and force it in. Dremel a slot usually last resort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellaFlush Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 I've got to the point now where I just go straight for the drill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian w Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 1 minute ago, HellaFlush said: I've got to the point now where I just go straight for the drill 100% yes :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Johnson Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 its at that point for Dremel. Thanks. What model has everyone got? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locky Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 You can get non-branded ones from like Aldi/Lidl and bits from ebay, which are cheaper and usually just as good as branded. Diamond cutting discs is what you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Johnson Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 yer, got the bits ill just use a small drill which I have. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellaFlush Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 43 minutes ago, Andrew Johnson said: its at that point for Dremel. Thanks. What model has everyone got? I'm in the middle of rebuilding a Hong Nor X1 CRT with a one off chassis Also If you haven't already i'd invest in some quality hex tools, makes the world of difference. I use these https://www.modelsport.co.uk/eds-racing-products-4-piece-allen-driver-set-1.5-2.0-2.5-3.0mm-/rc-car-products/29674 Had them for over a year now and still have yet to even scratch them. Tips are like new still. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Johnson Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 Got it! What car has everyone got? Also who is from the west midlands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Johnson Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share Posted February 1, 2017 got another question! My car now starts on starter box. The fuel consumption is high and the noise is ear shattering. How can I reduce them both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locky Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 What car/engine/pipe? Nitro is loud, some like it and some dont, go brushless if it is a problem. How long is a tank of fuel lasting? If you are on full throttle for most of time then it wont last long, anywhere between for example 10-20 mins but it depends on engine/tank size. Some pipes are a bit quieter but usually more the nature of the tone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Johnson Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share Posted February 1, 2017 the engine size not sue of. The pipe is a long one with small out let. Its a Carson model. Not sure on what brand. I think it is the % of fuel I'm using I might need to higher it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locky Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 1 hour ago, Andrew Johnson said: I think it is the % of fuel I'm using I might need to higher it. I suggest you find out the engine size or search about this model. Typically 0.12-0.18cc use 10-20% nitro fuel. The higher the %, usually the faster it goes, but it also depends how you tune it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Johnson Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 yer. I might get 20% fuel as I'm using 15% at the moment with it. Tuning is my m8s department. He's got a temp gauge to do it properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Has this bolt been removed yet? Al. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Johnson Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 yes its been removed. Going to have new ones made. The engine size is about 18. 21. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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