DBXL won't start now

[Phill2]

It just needs a new pin.
If you don't have a spare you can cut down a drill shank of the right size to fit.
Use a dab of Loctite on the grub screw when you instal it.

 

[DougStar]

It just needs a new pin.
If you don't have a spare you can cut down a drill shank of the right size to fit.
Use a dab of Loctite on the grub screw when you instal it.

Hope you still have the grub screw?
Phill's plan is solid??

 

[scallopking]

what's the grub screw, is that the set screw? Do I need to take the back off to get to it? Never changed this before. thanks again guys for all your help. i have my buddies I can still his screw and fix his later once I know how to do mine.

 

[DougStar]

Wait for one of the guys with a dbxl and take some pics post so r can see what's what??

 

[Phill2]

what's the grub screw, is that the set screw? Do I need to take the back off to get to it? Never changed this before. thanks again guys for all your help. i have my buddies I can still his screw and fix his later once I know how to do mine.

A grub screw is what we call a set screw down here.
I'm not sure about the DBXL but you can usually just take the bolt out of the top of the bearing holder and let it drop down allowing you to take the dog bone out.

 

[cbaker65]

what's the grub screw, is that the set screw? Do I need to take the back off to get to it? Never changed this before. thanks again guys for all your help. i have my buddies I can still his screw and fix his later once I know how to do mine.

LOL....just bash his & fix it later!

 

[Seandonato73]

Yeah you should be able to.get it snuck.out by removing the center bearing holder. Use lock tight on it when you go back together with it. Losi has a pin kit for the dbxl
http://www.davesmotors.com/fastlane-flm90015-driveshaft-rebuild-kit.html
It's cheap an handy. I'll try to get some pics tonight when I get home.

 

[scallopking]

thanks I think the center bearing holder is right underneath the exhaust next to the engine. right?

 

[Seandonato73]

Yep cant miss it looks like a little tower on the driveshaft

 

[scallopking]

okay, i am not mechanical but with all good help was able to get the "tower" up to dislodge the arm. this should be so easy. how do you get the arm and pin in the back? The only way is if I insert it through the top hole and let it drop into place but then you don't have the grub screw on it. Wow, how armature can I be.

 

[Phill2]

okay, i am not mechanical but with all good help was able to get the "tower" up to dislodge the arm. this should be so easy. how do you get the arm and pin in the back? The only way is if I insert it through the top hole and let it drop into place but then you don't have the grub screw on it. Wow, how armature can I be.

I'm not understanding.
Can you post a pic?

 

[scallopking]

sure and I appreciate the help.
i must be missing a step here. once i have the arm assembled it will not go into the rear assembly.

 

[Seandonato73]

There should be a set screw to take out of the pinion side to let the couple slip off. Once off you should be able to assemble the rear joint and get the set screw for the pin in from the rear of the coupler. Then it's just back together.

If you cant figure it out let me know.... I'll take some pics of mine have to start teardown to fix it any way.

 

[Phill2]

There should be a set screw to take out of the pinion side to let the couple slip off. Once off you should be able to assemble the rear joint and get the set screw for the pin in from the rear of the coupler. Then it's just back together.

If you cant figure it out let me know.... I'll take some pics of mine have to start teardown to fix it any way.

Sounds good to me

 

[scallopking]

Thank you, I'll give it a try tomorrow.

 

[Seandonato73]

For your amusement.....
First two pics are the set screws you need to take out.
Pic 3 take those two screws out (can take the screws out from the chassis plate from bottom too)
Pic 4 pop it out
Pic 5 ( kinda hard to see) theres your set screw access.
Please excuses the lack of engine I'm starting my tear down.

 

[scallopking]

Seandonato73 - thanks. Very, very helpful. I got it changed out. I really appreciate taking time out to post these. Thank you!!

 

[Seandonato73]

No problems mate. Glad to help. When they crap oit again get the flm center shafts and boot them. Much better design

 

[scallopking]

getting some flm right away. thanks for the tip!

 

[Seandonato73]

Go look at my thread theres some modifications need done to them. But the pins cant fly out and that's the important thing.