Mikester311

I have a HPI RS4 with a .12 Nitro star which I am replacing with a Nova Rossi cx-12. Both engines are basically the same engine side by side.... My question is: How do you take the propeller hub off the Nova Rossi cx-12? I can't seem to get it off.. Comparing it to the other engine and the instructions, it looks like it should come right off?? I can't put it in my car until I can figure out a way to get it off I don't think? Thanks for the help!
Mike

RaZ_Tx

use a small 3 jaw gear puller or even a battery cable clamp remover can be found at most automotive parts stores

Mikester311

You know I tried a pair of pliers and vise grips to pull and twist it off, but it won't budge. According to the instructions it looks like it should just pop off. The space between the hub and the engine shaft is so tight I don't know how I would get a gear puller or battery clamp behind it to pry it off. I can't even get the smallest jewelers screwdriver behind the hub to pry it off? Maybe I just need to put a little more muscle into it? lol
thanks,
mike

proptop

My Feedback: (8)

If it's pressed on to a collet, try warming it up a little. A butane lighter, or a propane torch will work. Just warm it though, because you don't want to damage the seal on the F. bearing. Then a little gentle persuasion should pop it off...

Mikester311

Proptop,
I'll give it a try... Thanks for the advise!

Mikester311

I heated it up a little and it poped right off!
I with I would have known that trick when I started trying to take it of 2 days ago. lol
thanks!
Mike

Billyman

My Feedback: (1)

The obvious problem was that you have a HPI RS4 with a propeller.

Unstable

thats the new "forced air induction" model they came out with.

proptop

My Feedback: (8)

I thought it was one way to make the car REALLY FLY!