Kraton Stripped Screws, correct screwdriver

[Arrmahelpmeplease]

Hey AF!

Im currently trying to remove the motor from my Kraton 6s as im going to install a Hobbywing combo.

Tried removing the screws from the motormount for the first time ever and they strippef straight away. I was using the correct screwdriver and i didnt do anything wrong.

Well, i don't know how to get the screws out now as they are very stripped. I need advice on how to remove them

Cheers

 

[BashTillBroken]

Cheap tools will strip screws you might have to bite the bullet and buy higher quality one MIP are good but they cost 15 a driver if you have a Dremel use it to make a deep line and use a flathead to get it out or use a stripped screw driver on a drill
edit: also use heat to loosen it

 

[Arrmahelpmeplease]

Cheap tools will strip screws you might have to bite the bullet and buy higher quality one MIP are good but they cost 15 a driver if you have a Dremel use it to make a deep line and use a flathead to get it out or use a stripped screw driver on a drill
edit: also use heat to loosen it

I used an expensive screwdriver so it cant really be that

Cheers

 

[BashTillBroken]

Well they do use cheap screws so that’s that
Just use aftermarket screws i use titanium ones there expensive but never strip and make the rig lighter

 

[Arrmahelpmeplease]

i cant get the damn screw out still

 

[BashTillBroken]

Did you try the dremel trick?

 

[Tex Koder]

Get a Dremel & thin cutting wheel (wear Eye protection!) cut One slit into the remaining head -WITHOUT slicing the head in half ,of course- and use a large flathead screwdriver to try and back out the screw...
BUT First you need to put a torch to that to melt the Loctite that's holding those damn screws.
Ask me how I know.

Sorry I know have any pics...
I was Too Pissed Off trying to get those EXACT same screws off of mine ..
https://www.arrmaforum.com/threads/dumpster-fire-or-a-diamond-in-the-rough.58743/page-5#post-911523

 

[Adiabatic]

Those pan head screws are made from low grade steel and are prone to stripping even with a good driver. As others said, a rotary tool and cutting wheel to slot them and then a large flat head screwdriver for removal should work. Replace them with cap or button head screws with washers if you don't want it to happen again.

 

[BashTillBroken]

You could allways grab it with a vice grip and slowly get it off

 

[EJunlimited]

I just drill the heads off, remove the part, then a pair of vise grips or pliers on the exposed thread and take the remainder of the screw out that way.

 

[BashTillBroken]

I just drill the heads off, remove the part, then a pair of vise grips or pliers on the exposed thread and take the remainder of the screw out that way.

If you break the tip off though your screwed

 

[305HemiGuy]

As others have suggested, Dremel. I just had to Dremel a motor mount screw last weekend, I replaced it with a higher quality screw from the hardware store.

 

[Arrmahelpmeplease]

You could allways grab it with a vice grip and slowly get it off

Screw had no chance against my anger. It is now loose

 

[BashTillBroken]

Screw had no chance against my anger. It is now loose

View attachment 292236

What ended up working?

 

[Hector_Fisher]

If you break the tip off though your screwed

Pun intended????

OP, i would grab something cheap like this hex head screw in 18mm length:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/382843366239
Doesn't have to be stainless steel, regular carbon steel would work (is preferred) if you can find it. But would be plenty of gripping strength.
The other alternate is m4 socket head screw, you'll need a 3.0mm hex bit, but it's significantly more area to prevent stripping the screw.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/123297965237

 

[BashTillBroken]

Pun intended????

Yes

 

[Rji]

Invest in decent drill bits. I found Hella are t

he best

 

[Bbqguy52]

I use these

 

[Arrmahelpmeplease]

What ended up working?

I sawed it with a knife since i has nothing else

 

[slick2500]

Those pan head screws are made from low grade steel and are prone to stripping even with a good driver. As others said, a rotary tool and cutting wheel to slot them and then a large flat head screwdriver for removal should work. Replace them with cap or button head screws with washers if you don't want it to happen again.

The stock motor screws on theses rigs suck for sure. I've never had screws strip so easily as those things did even after hitting them with a torche.