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jamesan
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Y Motor threading defect?

I just got my Mk 4 kit.  I’m at step 31 where I screw the  Y motor holder to the Y motor.  The middle screw won’t go in and the hole on the Y motor appears to be filled with a clear hard material (glue?) and I can’t tell if the hole goes down to the required depth.  This appears to be a manufacturing defect.  What next?  Can I rotate the holder to use the three good holes or is cable orientation critical?

Posted : 26/12/2023 11:40 pm
jamesan
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Topic starter answered:
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Bottom Right is the problem hole.

Posted : 27/12/2023 12:56 am
jamesan
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RE: Y Motor threading defect?

I started a chat with tech support that I noticed in assembly guide website and they took care of it.  Thanks!

Posted : 27/12/2023 7:02 am
Justin
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RE: Y Motor threading defect?

What ended up being the issue? Just asking as it may be helpful to others encountering the same (or similar) issues.

Posted : 31/12/2023 9:38 am
jamesan
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RE: Y Motor threading defect?

Chat didn't say specifically.  I sent them the photo.  They said "Oh, that doesn't look good" and we immediately went down the path of sending a replacement Y-motor in the mail.  My guess is during manufacturing whatever process their supplier used to tap the screw hole failed.  Prusa gave me a great support experience.

I tried posting the photo into this thread twice and it doesn't appear for me.  Not sure why that is.

Posted : 31/12/2023 6:59 pm
JoanTabb
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RE: Y Motor threading defect?

Hi Jamiesan, 
what ever you did to insert your photo, added a load of formatting information which effectively prevented the picture from displaying. 

I removed these comments on an earlier post, and your picture now displays

 

Regards Joan

I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility. Location Halifax UK

Posted : 31/12/2023 7:39 pm
jamesan
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RE: Y Motor threading defect?

Thanks!  And now that it posts I can see my caption was wrong. 🙂  It is the bottom right hole that did not tap correctly.

Posted : 31/12/2023 8:08 pm
JoanTabb
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RE: Y Motor threading defect?

Is that better?

Joan

I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility. Location Halifax UK

Posted : 31/12/2023 10:08 pm
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