Cautionary notice: Because all engines are not the same, Associated Electrics, Inc. does not accept responsibility for any damage to the engine, engine parts, or other components arising from following the instructions given below. Please read your engine manual for the engine manufacturer's recommended steps for the following procedure. For more info or assistance, do not contact Associated; please contact your engine manufacturer.
Stripped
gears |
Throttle/Brake linkage |
Motor mount screw(s) missing or loose. |
Missing screws need to be replaced or tightened in motor mount. |
The motor mount screws in the GT play an important part in keeping the chassis stiff. When those screws are missing or loose, then the chassis can flex, causing the spur and pinion gear mesh to change. Since the pinion gear is metal, it is usually the plastic spur gear teeth that get stripped.
To check if your motor mount screws are the problem, do the following.
1. Look at the bottom of the chassis and check if any motor mount screws are missing or loose. Apply a screwdriver to the screws to check for tightness.
If new screws need to be added, do the following.
1. Check your manual for correct screw part number and size and get new ones.
2. Screw them into the chassis and motor mount where missing.