How to Replace the motor in an Arrma Senton 4x4

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A little while ago I burnt out the motor in my Arrma Senton. I will be upgrading to brushless eventually but for me that is still a ways down the road. In this video ill show you how to replace the stock brushed motor in these RC trucks.
This RC truck has been very tough despite me mercilessly bashing it every time I drive it. the last motor burning up was a result of my own foolishness, other than that, I have not been able to break anything, despite my best efforts to do so.
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@johnfr07 Жыл бұрын

This helped me allot to fix my boy's RC. Thank you so much for the great and accurate explanation

@EJJ123 Жыл бұрын

First time owning a nice RC truck I had it one day and I got a little rock in the motor your video is very helpful to someone who is new to the hobby

@erinweatherly6539 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video!!! It was a one hundred percent accurate way to do EVERYTHING!! And I have an Arrma Granite. They have the same setup apparently! Thanks again!

@marshall1157 10 ай бұрын

just got a brushless, thanks for showing how to replace motor.

@Oni76 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Wound up here because I couldn't find in the manual how the motor removes, and this saved me a bunch of time.

@myleshuffman 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this video! My son's motor burned out in his Arrma Senton a couple of months ago, and I had no idea what I was in for. This was the first video that came up when I searched KZfaq. I was able to complete the job in about 25 minutes without any issues. Thanks again.

@fullandtenth6405 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help you out Myles, and thanks for watching!

@MonkeyNuttsRacing 9 ай бұрын

thank you so much, me and my dad stayed up all night taking the entire rear end apart, i would have never guessed you snap it right off

@darkstar189 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. Never would have known how to get the motor out without this. Had trouble getting that little gear off the old motor. It was really stuck on there. Happened to have a hammer nearby. Used the claw end and pryed it right off!

@dannymckinsey208 6 ай бұрын

It was a month ago I tore into this thing and got a new motor. Thanks for showing me what I forgot. It runs like new again!

@colmana11 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your help, this was exactly what I was looking for. Great Vid.

@jimmelching9524 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Not mechanical but got brushless motor and esc done! Thanks much appreciated

@getrhythmprograms 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man! This was incredibly helpful! Thank you. I’m a fan and subscriber. Thanks again!

@fullandtenth6405 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub! I really appreciate your supportive feedback!

@Chatterton21 2 жыл бұрын

Same here

@kilakituclothing Жыл бұрын

Yup. Was a great video. Appreciated the part about finding the play in the gear and motor just right

@originalrcfun7368 2 жыл бұрын

Love the thing, that you actually swap out the brushed motor with the exact same type of motor. All my Traxxas I've had was brushed, and stayed brushed.

@douglasferris4596 3 жыл бұрын

I just looked at the specs for the 5000 mAh 30c I ordered. It’s a ic3 plug. No adapter needed. I’m a newb. Glad I seen this video. I’m learning a lot from these vids. Thanks! 😅

@fullandtenth6405 3 жыл бұрын

Glad i could help! and hey, we all start somewhere, so don't be discouraged. This hobby is a ton of fun!

@cows1990 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing in real time what to do. 100%

@AyItsBigDrew 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid bud thank you!!! Nice info. New to the hobby!!

@fullandtenth6405 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Welcome to the fun!

@zbroomeful 8 ай бұрын

This was so helpful thanks so much dude

@keygannicholls23 11 ай бұрын

Very helpful! Thank you!

@fredd1666 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!! I'm brand new to the hobby and have the same senton. Needs a new motor and this was perfect for what I need to do. Thanks for sharing and explaining everything! Subscribed as well.

@51-FS 2 жыл бұрын

What motor did u go with

@fredd1666 2 жыл бұрын

@@51-FS Armma mega 12t brushed. It's the stock motor that it originally came with. Next time it needs replacing I think I'm going to upgrade to a brushless as well as up grade the batteries to 3s.

@51-FS 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah definitely worth it. I got the 85 amp set up. 3s and it's a blast. Tomorrow I'm getting the 130amp 4s set up and put the 85amp set up on my granite

@51-FS 2 жыл бұрын

U know u can run a 2s lipo with the set up u got now?

@fredd1666 2 жыл бұрын

I'm currently running the 2s. Not allot of hours or charges into them though and will use them after the motor upgrade. When the time comes I may go to 3s.

@taylorherrly4505 2 жыл бұрын

Worked perfect i was able to do it in the exact sametime and i was able to do service on my truck

@michaels4758 2 жыл бұрын

Easy way to adjust gear Lash is to use a piece sticky note paper in-between the gears hold tension to hold gears together tighten screws and you will have perfect lash.

@Iinustechtips 3 жыл бұрын

you should get those cheap 30 dollar brushless systems, they will last maybe 6 months, but the power is a day and night difference in my granite, wheelies all day, 45mph top speed

@connormatthews6148 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful keep it up

@fullandtenth6405 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I certainly will!

@larryswanson2894 3 жыл бұрын

You the man! Subbed!

@fullandtenth6405 3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! Stay tuned for more tips in the future!

@dillonpierce7599 3 жыл бұрын

Got the traxxas 12t to replace my stock motor..... same basic unit just made in texas vs wherever for the other one. Hopefully plug n play we'll see.

@justinfraziet6843 5 ай бұрын

So what size Lipo is in it? And did the stock ESC handle the battery upgrade ok???

@elishasrepairandmore3639 3 жыл бұрын

good video, I'm still debating about getting one, my last 4x4 vehicle was ecx ruckus 4x4, garbage, it kept scripping gears in diff

@fullandtenth6405 3 жыл бұрын

After having worked on many Arrma 4x4s, I have to say you almost need to be trying in order to actually break something. Very tough RC and they are not difficult to work on when you do need to.

@elishasrepairandmore3639 3 жыл бұрын

@@fullandtenth6405 ok cool thanks for the info, look like a fun Rc, I currently have the rustler, two slash, three ecx ruckus and the ecx amp monster truck

@ryankelso3545 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, great video. I'll be doing this as soon as I get a replacement motor. I was curious if you ended up having any trouble with the pinion coming loose since you didn't use thread locker?

@fullandtenth6405 3 жыл бұрын

I honestly did not run it much with the replacement motor so no, though I do realize that was a mistake. I ended up going with brushless after a while, and I did use thread locker on that pinion

@ryankelso3545 3 жыл бұрын

@@fullandtenth6405 thanks for the reply. I just did this replacement yesterday and didn't thread lock it, we'll see how long it lasts.

@theplayerguy4505 2 жыл бұрын

@@ryankelso3545 never use thread locker on the pinon never just don't ever .. it's so tiny if you use thread locker it will strip next time you try to break it lose

@brianreardon7700 8 ай бұрын

My engine is brand new but I broke of the little hook for the battery wire on the engine mount.. wonder is it’s even worth it to buy a new one and take everything apart? It really dose not effect anything.. it’s just bothering me haha

@dustinplee5067 3 жыл бұрын

In April I’m going to order the same one for $10 and $30 shipping and Can I use a 21 tooth pinon gear with that spur gear and what tooth does it come with

@nickwilliams6869 Жыл бұрын

I have arrma voltage Losi short course and i have this one coming and i have a onyx brushless motor that im going to put in

@douglasferris4596 3 жыл бұрын

The red thing with power switch on it, it beeps and boots when I hit forward throttle then it doesn’t beep and beep and hit reverse right away. Have to double tap reverse. So it delays pretty bad before reverse kicks in.

@srwomack78 3 жыл бұрын

the first time you hit reverse it's the brake. 2nd time is actually reverse. At least that's how my son's Arrma Granite is.

@colinmorand129 2 жыл бұрын

These 550s are way to small for the weight of the car , hence the overheating.I have done a 775 conversion for crawling with a 25t pinion and pulls like a train on 3s and 4s .

@northerncountryrailroad8939 2 жыл бұрын

A good tip is to put a piece of paper between the gears ti get the right mesh

@danielcarl219 Жыл бұрын

What kind of paper ?notebook or yellow note ?

@northerncountryrailroad8939 Жыл бұрын

@@danielcarl219 I usually use printing paper

@douglasferris4596 3 жыл бұрын

Just Got an arrma granite. The reverse throttle isn’t working right away have double tap basically no breaks. It’s brand new. Any idea why it’s doing that?

@fullandtenth6405 3 жыл бұрын

it could be a number of things like controller settings i.e. throttle trim, esc calibration or unfortunately manufacturing defect. best thing i can reccomend is if a hobby shop near you has experience with RC cars, try taking the car in have them look at it, they may be abe to help you diagnose the issue and fix it.

@dracan69 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@RamandChevyOwner 3 жыл бұрын

My senton comes with a 8.4 volt stock battery and when you put the 2 cell battery 7.4v will you loose any power at all and do you have any tire recommendations because I got mine 3 weeks ago and my tires are already tearing and going down on tread and I want to put a faster motor or battery in it.if you reply to me that would be really helpful

@fullandtenth6405 3 жыл бұрын

Upgrading your battery to a 2s will actually gain you a bit of acceleration, and if you go with one of the 5000 mah batteries you will get more run time as well. I made a video about installing Pro-Line tires, and I would certainly recommend either the trenchers or badlands from them. here is a link to the video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lb6fiblytcvLd6s.html And as far as the motor goes, Spektrum now makes a 3s setup you can get for a hundred bucks! well worth it. here is a link to that: www.spektrumrc.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=SPMXSEMC01

@RamandChevyOwner 3 жыл бұрын

@@fullandtenth6405 thank you

@douglasferris4596 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought this truck with and an extra battery the 5000 30c. I guess you need that extra wire/ plug adapter?

@fullandtenth6405 3 жыл бұрын

If the battery you got has the IC5 connector you will need the adapter to run the battery as the vehicle has an IC3 connector out of the box

@christianpieper8392 3 жыл бұрын

What tool u use to get the thing on the moter I need to take off to put on the new moter?

@christianpieper8392 3 жыл бұрын

4:30

@fullandtenth6405 3 жыл бұрын

what I used is an alan wrench that came with the vehicle. I believe it was a 1.5mm, though I cant remember the size for certain.

@estate-tidus1007 3 жыл бұрын

Get a Ifix it kit they work great for all these screws and easier on your fingers.

@fullandtenth6405 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I opted for an RC specific toolkit that my local hobby shop had, but the reasoning is the same, makes the job much easier!

@douglasferris4596 3 жыл бұрын

The receiver is the red box thing lol. I’m learning

@Yovani1400 2 жыл бұрын

is my motor blown because it steers but it does not go?

@darkstar189 Жыл бұрын

The symptoms for my bad motor was as follows: turn remote and car battery on and they wouldn't beep telling me they were synced up. But I could steer the car no problem. I could hold down the trigger and nothing would happen. While holding the trigger, I used my other hand to spin the drive shaft and suddenly the motor would spring to life and tires spin for a few seconds(watch you don't get your fingers pinched). Replaced the motor and all fixed and WOW is the car a lot faster and smoother than I remember.

@dyb2tc Жыл бұрын

I stripped the small gear screw 😢

@guywithabrokenwheel1159 3 жыл бұрын

If you blew the motor why wouldn’t you just get upgrade to brushless? A cheap brushless esc and motor would cost less than a new 12 turn arrma motor

@fullandtenth6405 3 жыл бұрын

At my local hobby shop, a brand new 12 turn motor from Arrma costs 22 dollars. The cheapest brushless setup I can buy from the same place would cost me about 100 dollars. Amazon.com does have some motor and esc combos for as low as 30 dollars, however (and I am willing to be proven wrong) I highly doubt that these would compare to even the cheap setup at the hobby shop. Based on my experience, these cheap brushless motor and esc combos are not very durable, difficult to setup, and less powerful and efficient than the name brands that cost more. So to answer your question, a brushed motor replacement is still cheaper, and it is easier than converting to brushless. The extra speed from a good brushless setup is nice though, so I see where you're coming from.