RC "How To" Rebuild Velineon Brushless 3500 Motor

[@blueinvt2177]

Just had to comment a word of thanks here for being very thorough! I’m attempting to rebuild one of the old can-old rotor Velineon motors...and they have changed the rebuild kit since your video...it no longer includes all the different bushing set ups that you need for the old can style. You video and the thorough shot of the instruction sheet was enormously helpful for me!! It is the only place I’ve seen the info I’ve needed to rebuild this motor. Thanks bud...keep up the good work.

[@darkeclipticheart]

Its recommended you do this once a year depending on how much you run your Motor. If you run through a lot of dirt and mud and really push your RC hard on a day to day basis, then rebuild it any where from 6-8 months.

[@countryboydollars9556]

I can't wait to see what's in my 5 year old slash motor never opened it at all

[@marshallzachan5916]

Mine's 3 years old, just run it through thick mud 2 days ago. SHITTING MYSELF

[@eankramer5274]

Same I haven’t even thought to look into my 5 year old stampede 😂

[@Subieboy58]

Well I have mine for 6 months and it broke already and sent it off already and getting it back soon

[@chadwiltse]

Mine only made it 2 months and not used much. Destroyed

[@Iskallt]

Weird to see an 8 year old video explaining exactly what i need now in 2020. Thanks! :)

[@douglascalhoun7041]

And now in mid 2021👍🏼

[@dp26-daniel]

@@douglascalhoun7041 now 2023

[@robertmitchell6315]

and now in 2024

[@x1337H4X0Rx]

A lot simpler to do than I had imagined.

[@GLTSA]

Thank you very much from Saudi Arabia. Great video, clear recording! My Rustler VXL is 4 months old. I will surely need this video one day. Best wishes.

[@tomv3361]

Thanks for the wrench-hammer tip!

[@A_a_ron_4_RC]

I had my slash for 7 months and I just had a bearing completely blow on me it's a horrible mess it damaged the spur gear and I need to rebuild the motor. There's those lil bearing beads everywhere in the motor and gear housing. I had a spur gear that I put on and I ordered a rebuild kit so when that comes I'll be going again. Great video Stay Awesome!

[@Issac_G]

had my ultimate for less than a month and all hub bearings seized up . and the truck has never been wet

[@mrpete3826]

Great up-to-date rebuild vid, thanks i'm rebuilding my velineon now can't believe how much dirt/grease was in side! what about the locktite for the 4 screws around the motor.. should you grease the rotor with marine grease? or any or lubricant? rsvp

[@synrene]

Awesome I just got one haven't done anything but I am definitely outing this video in my play list thank you for the advice

[@spcmcdgl]

Hey there - By chance would you know if I'd be able to follow similar maintenance steps for the Traxxas 2200kv motor that powers the E-Revo VXL 2.0? I accidentally landed in a ditch and the truck was half submerged for about 10-15 seconds. I'm concerned I'm going to have to do some comprehensive maintenance sooner than later. BTW - I followed your tips on how to sling water out of RC tires. That helped a ton! Although the first dremel hole was a tad messy :p Thanks for all the vids!

[@javyjav1977]

Are those bearings an better upgrade or just an stock replacement

[@threemsrc6964]

This video will help me rebuild mine! Thanks Jason.

[@kyleritchie4751]

your video just saved me from buying a new engine thanks!!! my bearing came out which was causing the shaft to spin unevenly and my car wouldn't start, so thank you for posting this video. think I should just replace the bearing or get the replacement package?

[@lorijackson9208]

Thanks for the vid. Do you know if the magnet the part of it you have your thumb on @ 6:35 is supposed to spin, while the two ends stay in place? Mine is acting like the magnet came loose, but not sure how it looks when working properly. Thank You

[@darkeclipticheart]

+Lori Jackson NO that is not supposed to spin. Its supposed to be a solid piece.

[@lorijackson9208]

+darkeclipticheart Thanks, put some loctite or permatex sleeve retainer on and working so far. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction

[@ematheson558]

Love these how to videos, I watch a lot of them whether I need to or not to fix my rustler properly, but they have helped me so much

[@EL_FEDERAL_252]

Hi there Dark, quick question.... can I clean the rotor with the contact cleaner, or it can be damaged if I do it??

[@CrazyFunnyCats]

Great vid dude 10/10👍🏎💨 Why did they get rid of that plastic cover ? Our 1/16 Revo doesn't have that Looks like it would keep moisture out .

[@nestorrangel6288]

So if i use mine like twice a week NOT full throttle constantly or mud how often should I rebuild?

[@christopherfarrell1568]

Im in the process of rebuilding and your video was great. I wish my bearing came out as easy as yours did. It actually broke so only the outer ring of the bearing is still stuck at the bottom so im going to try and figure out a way to get that out now. Thanks for your time though. Let me know if you have any ideas cause there is no guaranty that I'm going to finish tonight...

[@joshriver75]

Preventative measures aside, what indications would you get that a motor could use or need a rebuild? I bought a used slash pretty cheap for my son(its my first experience with a brushless motor). Pinion and spur were horribly noise and I just couldn't seem to get it adjusted right. I decided to remove the motor to inspect and realized it's not turning freely. It feels like a stepper motor in hand. I measure the voltage across the three poles by turning with a drill and all are about equal. I'm stumped?

[@cartere9981]

Electric motors have magnetic resistance when you're just turning them with your finger

[@darkeclipticheart]

I used a hack saw and cut a groove in it then I used a flat head screwdriver to unscrew it. Or you can use a torx wrench that is slightly bigger then a 2 mm allen wrench.

[@jefflakso]

What about lubeing the bearings? Is it recommended?

[@smallenginedude71]

fantastic motor. very well made. in my opinion one of the best on the market.

[@Mark-xu3ev]

one of the windings came out but it didnt get damged the motor seems to run fine but should i be worried about the loose winding?

[@darkeclipticheart]

The rotor itself is a solid piece of metal or should be.

[@MrDriveAndFlyRC]

Thank you very much. I plan on doing this hopefully it will help keep the temp down. Mine has been over heating with a 2S on my Stampede 4x4 9t.

[@havecanwilltravel3482]

Just picked up a motor with a front bearing collapse, so rebuilt it to put into my slash 2wd. I have a lot of end play on the motor (0.03 inch, 0.75mm). it is a new style case and new style rotor. (exactly as yours). i put the 3 shims in exactly as i took them out (in the same place as yours at the rear). how much end play should there be? shaft looks good with no visible wear, bearings fully seated. can I re-shim the motor (if so what type of shim are they as mine look like mica washers!) much appreciated for an answer as dont want to use my slash in case i wreck the new bearings (with the extra end play it sounds like the brass bushing is running up and down the shaft when i turn by hand causing a rattle noise)....

[@mrpete3826]

When do you know if you should rebuild or need to change the bearings in the Velineon..? This would help alot of my RC community Thanks.. does the motor begin to make more noise,have more play in the motor arm or..??

[@Vato_Loco_rc]

What would happen if you ran the motor with out the washers would anything bad happen?

[@darkeclipticheart]

Nope. You don't have to use any grease on the inside. Just make sure it's clean and you're good. Always a good idea to use locktite on screws that hold metal to metal.

[@alexisrojasgonzalez3810]

is it possible replacing the main shaft from the rotor?,thanks...

[@sanchoancho6510]

Your videos are great. I appreciate watching them and learning from you. You have saved me time and money. Thanks!

[@everpena6711]

Your vids have saved me tons of money for repairs for my Rustler VXL. Having this issue now... Is there a way I can replace one of the wire from the motor. Wire "A". Has been damaged and would prefer to use a silicone wire like the ones you got there. The ones the car came with have been cracking open.

[@darkeclipticheart]

Ever Pena Sadly no. Your best bet would be to use Wire Shrink Tube.

[@dirtfan4v]

Great instructional video. I recently experiences some concern with my Velineon motor in my Traxxas Ultimate. I have had the truck about 6 months. It has seen mud, snow, slush, water (bashing conditions). Just the other day I noted the motor as locked. I advanced the spur gear and it broke loose. I have applied power the motor since and it seems fine. I guessing that you would suggest it be rebuild. Thanks

[@asdkkf009]

Hi, two things. I am cleaing my motor right now. Mine has rubber sealed bearings?? Also, can I use break cleaner for the cleaning and can I spray crc on the motor at the end?

[@TraxxasRustler97]

Thanks! BTW i use Duratrax Power Shot. It's VERY helpful for stuff like this and what i mainly use it for--bearings.

[@JayDee-jc4us]

Would it be the same for a dynamite fuze brushless motor?

[@wildcardjoker]

I run on carpet oval so dirt isn’t a problem I ran flag pole race where u run an oval then around a tire. We can’t use reverse and I got stuck against tire so I was bleeping throttle and got some smoke coming out from car and got got hot. I let cool down hour or so and I notice it still has speed but a lil laggy on takeoff. I pull motor and everything looks really clean. Getting hot I’m not sure if sator or wiring might have gotten messed up. Didn’t know which. Bearing looks good actually whole motor looks good just notice lazy start then from before Checked all my gears and all them ok. Didn’t know if u might have answer. Thanks

[@outdoormike0505]

over a year my motor has slowed quite a bit (compared to my brother who just got a new motor thats way faster). does this mean i need a rebuild? or a cleaning? or is my motor damaged? plz help thanks

[@silverrick90]

throw your bearings in the freezer for a bit when seating them in the can and motor plate. less force required to put them in place because the cold will slightly shrink them.

[@darkeclipticheart]

Good idea

[@darkeclipticheart]

If you cant use plyers to unscrew it you can use a drill or cut a slot in it with a drimel or hach saw and then use a phillips screwdriver to take it out.

[@jaymon65]

Hey I am rebuilding my motor and I seem to have lost the washer do I really need it to drive my rc or can I use it with out it ?????

[@blakerobertson8008]

What type of glue would you use to Re glue the shaft to the magnet? Mine seems to work but once it has pressure it on it won’t spin

[@skirmich]

Were your bearings bad? or just submerge the car a lot?

[@darkeclipticheart]

Yes it would. In fact a bad bearing could do a lot of damage.

[@svendemeyer6278]

thx for the help!!! really needed it after a strand/beach run with my slash vxl 4x4 :D

[@nirsofer1]

best video of how to~~ velineon!!! thank you.

[@televisedsnail]

thankyou for the video! very easy1!!!! but! i have a big problem now.... the washers i wasnt supposed to throw away, well there was only one between the bushing and the rotar- it was a jumper!!! I CANT FIND IT ANYWHERE!!!!!!!!! if i run without that will i be begging for trouble?????????? PLEASE let me know. im half way through a tear down

[@jarodmaj27]

Thank you this video was extremely helpful

[@3DSownz]

Same here. I found out the hard way with burning up the bearing in about 2 months time. Cleaning will take place more frequently.

[@desertrider325]

Will this make breaking a lot better?

[@2369HECTOR]

Nice video,excuseme do you know if this rebuild kit is also for the Velineon 540xl motor? Thank you.

[@zacharysorrell1489]

It appears that the shaft itself (where i put the pinion gear on) is slightly bent, and i was wondering if there is a replacement that i could buy?

[@kristofferrydquist8384]

Big big thanks for this video, it was a great help and answered many of my questions!

[@gda882002]

i just used a small screwdriver and went thru the front of the can and tapped it out slowly hope that helps

[@TRAININGFLAME]

Do you think that a dirty, or seized bearing inside the motor would cause heat issues?

[@SVOCRAZY]

Thanks for a informative video, great work!!

[@jayc3472]

excellent video. and you answered my question as I was thinking it. about how often should you rebuild it.

[@piercetonforrest2459]

Does this make the motor faster or anything otherwise this helped a lot thanks.

[@darkeclipticheart]

No it doesn't help it go faster but it does help it run easier which means it will last longer.

[@STEVOD313]

Great stuff!👍👍👊👊📹📹

[@ubethejudge69]

i have a screw stripped out... shall i grind it off then use a drill?

[@tommygunz123]

did the motor spin pretty easy after the rebuild? I did the same rebuild and my motor doesn't spin that easy now

[@mrpete3826]

Hi, Darkeclipticheart are you sur you put your little plastic washer on the correct side? when I took my motor appart there was only 1 small washer on the opposite side to the brass bushing?? I dont know what side to put it back on:/ looking for an exploded view:)

[@mrpete3826]

yep, i was right, phew. check the exploded view on the instructions on the rebuild kit the small washer goes on the opposite side to the brass bushing. Have you had any issues with your motor? rspv thanks rc buddy

[@darkeclipticheart]

Yeah it does sound like the bearings inside the motor are giving out.

[@onealmr]

Hobbytown said I burnt out my motor from excessive heat. With me not being very mechanically inclined, will this rebuild kit fix my motor?

[@AcidTechnoMan5000]

Most important tool of the bunch? HAMMER !!!!

[@djandv]

I'm about to rebuild my 3500, thanks for the upload. Thumbs up =)

[@bigbassbosky]

could it be good to put some silicone oil on the bearings ... since they spin so fast ?

[@aaronchurchhill1508]

Bearing oil, yes. use a flathead screwdriver to take of the shields, and clean with motor cleaner, and re oil

[@andyr562]

Remember to silicone glue "fill in" the two extra motor mount holes,..... these extra screw holes allow dirt and sand a passage to the inside the can.

[@aaronchurchhill1508]

Aren't the covered by the plate?

[@offroadhooligans8701]

Can I use brake cleaner on the inside of the motor?

[@DargoDog]

Do you put any light machine oil on the bearing before you install them?

[@spagnolmat.bas.deconstruca984]

Is that the engine for the slash 4x4 68086-4?

[@outdoormike0505]

Thanks a ton man! i was gonna rebuild it after seeing this cuz its been 2 years since i got it and i havent touched the motor, plus i saw how cheap the kits were. so hopefully this will solve that problem. Thanks for the super quick response you helped me a lot! Youre the best!

[@darinsroka8234]

Thank you for the helpful information, just got my rebuild kit and this will help a lot.

[@darkeclipticheart]

Glad to have helped!

[@richardlorse690]

How do I get Off the bearing when it is complete broken so that only the outer ring of it stucks I can't pull it trough like you did

[@Random_dude1]

i bought a rc truck off marketplace, a slash 4x4 greg adler editiong, the motor is over 10 year old and i rebuild it next week

[@lossantoscity3249]

This is the main reason why a lot of us stopped using Nitro's, I mean nitro is really fun but the maintenance is like 10x harder. Still love the sound of Nitro though and for electric its the reliability.

[@prestong515]

Does the rebuild kit make it better then newspaper

[@thetrain5785]

Wow thats a rebuild hu! Looks like replacing 2 bearings and a bushing?

[@Snowtrails11]

my shaft spins freely by my fingers (motor w/o power or hooked up at all), with what seems like no friction. i bought it second hand and i have yet to take it apart until now (Was searching for a video to help with end housing) so i will try it, but i fear that the motor is shot due to it not accepting reverse input when on sport mode.

[@darkeclipticheart]

If you have he replacement bearings then knock them out with the method I show. The bearings won't always come out so easily and sometimes it takes a few hard wacks with a hammer before they begin to move.

[@RCevolution100]

Did you have an issue with one of you VXL motors or did you just rebuild it for the sake of maintenance.

[@darkeclipticheart]

It was an old motor and the bearings were shot. It was also having some heating issues.

[@joshdecker6067]

nice vid bro i would of never new what to do because i just got my motor and esc kit tonight the 9th so now if it craps out on me i will know what to do! thanks

[@rcghost9975]

is this a four pole system? Is the old one with screws on the side four pole too?

[@darkeclipticheart]

+Rc Ghost99 This is the old Motor. I don't know what the difference is between the new 4 pole and the old one.

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

One stator will have 4 poles, the other will only have 2..... A 2 pole looks like it was split in half, only 2 sections. 2 pole Motors are GARBAGE in the RC World, especially when low speed control is Important. The 2 pole COGS horribly!!

[@desertrider325]

What does the bushing do?

[@darrellhunley5706]

Ok thaks and love to see more mine moves but I no u dont have some of the cars but wold like to see more

[@KevinMillard68]

good video well done

[@gregstambuk]

Hi, I have a problem in my Traxxas,sound like slip something inside. First was the shaft inside the transmission,i fix that but still something going wrong,so i bought another one. After i fitted the noise still,so i think maybe can be the clutch or maybe the motor. My question is before i open,have any change the motor slip? I did a video,if you want i can send it to you to help to explain. Thanks a lot

[@jburson12]

How about changing out the shift itself if its broke

[@juggaloclown111]

um about the front bearing coming apart ya wats the best way to get it out mine is shreaded

[@sterlinghunt8496]

Can u do a sidewinder 3 from castlecreation

[@kinwaiification]

Hi, do you think then traxxas parts #4611 can be the the bearing replacement???

[@darkeclipticheart]

Kinwai Cheung Yes you can use those bearings.

[@3chasemanges3]

i had a question on the velineon motor is there a process u have to go through to break in the brushless motor please get backi to me thanks...

[@CrazyRCkids]

How do you fix a blown up magnet? The magnet in mine is shot and Traxxas won't replace

[@Roundworldproduction]

I live in a very dirty in viroment and my driveway Is rock and dirt so would I need to clean and rebuild more often

[@yorkrojas1452]

Awesome Job!!

[@greenstx]

what is the reason for this? if I overheat the motor and ruin it , will this rebuild fix it, or is this rebuild kit just some kind of maintenance for a working motor?

[@22lrjayden81]

It's maintenance and repair, it will improve the speed and overall performance of the motor

[@22lrjayden81]

I don't If this process fixes broken motors but you can give it a shot

[@greenstx]

ok thanks

[@ryannance6680]

Will it fix the recoil in the motor