Flex DOA
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Burning Brakes
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From: Rocky Mount NC
Flex DOA
I've heard nothing but good things about the Flex XC 3401 VRG. Ordered one and got it in yesterdays. I plugged it in and squeezed the power button. It rotated about a quarter of a turn and stopped but the motor was still humming. My first thought, just my d**n luck. I unscrewed the backing plate and removed it. 
One of the gear housing screws was out of its hole and lodge between the housing and the orbiting gear. No doubt, a quality control issue. I freed the screw, put it back in its hole and TIGHTENED it down.
I plugged it back in, turned it on and everything worked. Use my 100,000 mile ex-company car as a mule and proceeded to play with my new toy. I’m looking forward to getting serious with it. I’ve still got the ex-company mule and my wife’s two cars to perfect my skills on before I let it loose on my Vette.
One of the gear housing screws was out of its hole and lodge between the housing and the orbiting gear. No doubt, a quality control issue. I freed the screw, put it back in its hole and TIGHTENED it down.I plugged it back in, turned it on and everything worked. Use my 100,000 mile ex-company car as a mule and proceeded to play with my new toy. I’m looking forward to getting serious with it. I’ve still got the ex-company mule and my wife’s two cars to perfect my skills on before I let it loose on my Vette.
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I've heard nothing but good things about the Flex XC 3401 VRG. Ordered one and got it in yesterdays. I plugged it in and squeezed the power button. It rotated about a quarter of a turn and stopped but the motor was still humming. My first thought, just my d**n luck. I unscrewed the backing plate and removed it. One of the gear housing screws was out of its hole and lodge between the housing and the orbiting gear. No doubt, a quality control issue. I freed the screw, put it back in its hole and TIGHTENED it down.
I plugged it back in, turned it on and everything worked. Use my 100,000 mile ex-company car as a mule and proceeded to play with my new toy. I’m looking forward to getting serious with it. I’ve still got the ex-company mule and my wife’s two cars to perfect my skills on before I let it loose on my Vette.
One of the gear housing screws was out of its hole and lodge between the housing and the orbiting gear. No doubt, a quality control issue. I freed the screw, put it back in its hole and TIGHTENED it down.I plugged it back in, turned it on and everything worked. Use my 100,000 mile ex-company car as a mule and proceeded to play with my new toy. I’m looking forward to getting serious with it. I’ve still got the ex-company mule and my wife’s two cars to perfect my skills on before I let it loose on my Vette.
Obviously keep an eye on that screw. Hopefully it works fine for you.
Excellent idea to practice a little first. I have now done two cars with my flex and I know I'm ready for the vette. Now I just have to get moving on it!
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From: Wilson NC
I've heard nothing but good things about the Flex XC 3401 VRG. Ordered one and got it in yesterdays. I plugged it in and squeezed the power button. It rotated about a quarter of a turn and stopped but the motor was still humming. My first thought, just my d**n luck. I unscrewed the backing plate and removed it. One of the gear housing screws was out of its hole and lodge between the housing and the orbiting gear. No doubt, a quality control issue. I freed the screw, put it back in its hole and TIGHTENED it down.
I plugged it back in, turned it on and everything worked. Use my 100,000 mile ex-company car as a mule and proceeded to play with my new toy. I’m looking forward to getting serious with it. I’ve still got the ex-company mule and my wife’s two cars to perfect my skills on before I let it loose on my Vette.
One of the gear housing screws was out of its hole and lodge between the housing and the orbiting gear. No doubt, a quality control issue. I freed the screw, put it back in its hole and TIGHTENED it down.I plugged it back in, turned it on and everything worked. Use my 100,000 mile ex-company car as a mule and proceeded to play with my new toy. I’m looking forward to getting serious with it. I’ve still got the ex-company mule and my wife’s two cars to perfect my skills on before I let it loose on my Vette.
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Burning Brakes
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