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The Vehicle Frame The Thruster Assembly
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The Vehicle Frame
Step 4

PURPOSE:

    To attach motor mounts to frame

     

MATERIALS:
  • Vehicle frame
  • 3 Motor Mounts
  • 6 #6x 1/2" Screws
  • Washers
TOOLS:
  • Marker
  • Phillips Screwdriver
  • Drill
  • 3/32" drill bit
 


Figure 5: Motor mount placement.
PROCEDURE:
  1. Hold motor mounts against frame in locations shown in Figure 5.
  2. Mark vehicle frame through holes in motor mounts.
  3. Take 3/32" drill bit, and drill holes through the marks on the frame.
  4. Place washers over the holes in the motor mounts, and place a screw through each washer and motor mount hole into hole in vehicle frame.
  5. Using the screwdriver, loosely attach motor mounts to the frame. (Don't over-tighten and strip plastic).

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