Those will work fine GRTTSOU
Noisy Vortech DrySide FIX!!
- Thread starter dahenley
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Those will work fine GRTTSOU
I did these replacements on 2 of my 8 MP40s already, but today doing # 3 and 4 threw me off.
The backside (under the sticker) shaft does not have the grove to hold the shaft while unscrewing the screw in the magnet.
It's completely flat - so removal of the magnet is impossible as the shaft spins with the screw...
Any suggestions???
The backside (under the sticker) shaft does not have the grove to hold the shaft while unscrewing the screw in the magnet.
It's completely flat - so removal of the magnet is impossible as the shaft spins with the screw...
Any suggestions???
Done!
Once the first 1/16 of a turn was done the magnet got lose and I can no longer hold it to unscrew it...
todd rose
Member
I have the same issue. You say take the motor out of the housing? Does the motor come out easy?? I tried..... Seems like it's in the housing rock solid....
dahenley
New member
wow, sorry for not payinig attention.
once your start to unscrew it, then the magnet stays and the screw spins.
tilt the magnet a little to create pressure between the cap of the screw and shaft the screw goes into. (or slide a tooth pick in between and it will do the same thing.
once the screw is loose, you should be able to place your finger over the back of the motor. (this is where there should have been a flat head to hold the shaft) with the screw broke loose, your finger pressure should be enough to hold the shaft and un-do the allen holding the magnet.
dahenley
New member
Todd, are you working on a MP10 or the MP20/40?
if a 10, then once the allens are un-done, you have to cut the rubber around the cord to remove the motor assy. (see the pictures a page or 2 back)
then, your holding the motor in your hand (with magnet attached)
wrap your one hand around the motor, and your index finger around the magnet (that way the magnet stays still) then you can break the screw thats holding the magnet on loose. once its loose, you can do as i described in the post above to finish removing the magnet/screw from the motor assy
dahenley
New member
another thing to do, is to once the motor is out of the plastic housing,
take the 3 phillips screws out. then the front plate, magnet and bearing/magnet assy will slide out the front.
this should allow you to grip the black inner magnet with your hand and un-thread the screw that holds the flat magnet off the front of the assy.
just a thought.
take the 3 phillips screws out. then the front plate, magnet and bearing/magnet assy will slide out the front.
this should allow you to grip the black inner magnet with your hand and un-thread the screw that holds the flat magnet off the front of the assy.
just a thought.
dahenley
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Gtownguy487
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Amazing thread, Always rely on Reef Central to come up with awesome ideas to make the old new again
todd rose
Member
It's a 40
dahenley
New member
Todd, have you broke the screw loose yet? or is that what your having problems with?
if you can hold the magnet, and break the screw loose, then you should be ok. if you cant get the screw loose, then....... ask a buddy to try lol..
(just ensuring, Righty tighty, lefty loosey)
if you can hold the magnet, and break the screw loose, then you should be ok. if you cant get the screw loose, then....... ask a buddy to try lol..
(just ensuring, Righty tighty, lefty loosey)
dahenley
New member
Take this suggestion with caution!!!
There is a device called a "impact Driver"
it looks like a screw driver, but its about 1.25" in diameter, and you hold pressure with it (on the screw) and hit the handle with a hammer. this force pushes and turns at the same time.
If you have a mechanic friend, you may ask them if they have one.
this tool should not be used by the un-experienced or un-trustworthy...
just another option.
(you will have to hold the magnet so it doesnt turn while he uses the impact driver.)
There is a device called a "impact Driver"
it looks like a screw driver, but its about 1.25" in diameter, and you hold pressure with it (on the screw) and hit the handle with a hammer. this force pushes and turns at the same time.
If you have a mechanic friend, you may ask them if they have one.
this tool should not be used by the un-experienced or un-trustworthy...
just another option.
(you will have to hold the magnet so it doesnt turn while he uses the impact driver.)
todd rose
Member
No. If you look at the photos iI posted there is no slot in the shaft for a screwdriver to keep the shaft from turning when trying to remove the screw...I guess I could dremel a slot in the shaft?
dahenley
New member
does the screw spin inside the magnet when you try to un-screw it?
if so, then the impact driver might help.
of, you could place a piece of wood down (because it will dent a wood table, use a piece of scrap)
this will be a 2 person job, or 3 handed job....
place the motor assy bearing down and screw up.
hold the magnet, and use your screw driver and start unscrewing. then have the 3rd hand hit the screw driver
your not aiming for a hard hit, but a mild hit. your going after the vibration and/jarring of the hit to help loosen the screw from the shaft.
(i was a mechanic for a long time before going back to college... .thats where these techniques are coming from)
if so, then the impact driver might help.
of, you could place a piece of wood down (because it will dent a wood table, use a piece of scrap)
this will be a 2 person job, or 3 handed job....
place the motor assy bearing down and screw up.
hold the magnet, and use your screw driver and start unscrewing. then have the 3rd hand hit the screw driver
your not aiming for a hard hit, but a mild hit. your going after the vibration and/jarring of the hit to help loosen the screw from the shaft.
(i was a mechanic for a long time before going back to college... .thats where these techniques are coming from)
