Wanted... Charity case :) 540 Motor (Stock for SS)

[Phil_H]

My Sport tuned is new and won't fit my Sand Scorcher, the stock original is in a bit of a state.

 

Anyone want to donate me a Motor that will fit 

 

Thanks 

[WillyChang]

Original SandScorcher not re-re? Afaik they only like plastic endbell 540s. 

SportTuned would be same longer can as modern metal endbell 540s.

Plastic endbell Mabuchis include the various RS540SD Black Motors, whether Red or Blue endbell... they'll be same size.

How far gone is your original? Unless it's totally rusted out or the endbell has melted from a seized bushing or arcing brushes... googleup on "water dipping" 

[Phil_H]

It's an early one... with the different gear case (gap where the rear of the rear arms attaches).

It's not worn at all, so don't really want to replace it.

[WillyChang]

I meant your old motor  any life left at all in it?

[Backlash]

Also, if you have any other vintage RC's, have a look at those and see if they have a 540 motor with a black plastic end bell that you may be able to put in your Sand Scorcher, and then put the Sport Tuned motor the other car??

[Static Age]

You can modify the vintage gear casings to accept modern motors. It's not hard, I've done it with three of my SRB's.

I can understand that some people don't like to though. 

[Phil_H]

I'm going to attempt to repair the old one, clean it up and re-solder the connectors.

I was also thinking about opening up the gear casing a bit to take a new Sport Tuned. I'm not to bad with a Dremmel  

[Static Age]

The dremmel method works well but takes a while. If you use a slightly larger sanding drum in a cordless drill its a lot quicker & you get a more even finish.