Cranks but doesn't start, runs fine on stock ECU. MS3x, unshielded wires?
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I assembled 3 MS3s now and you're right- those screws are the worst part. I usually pre-thread the holes with some 'sacrificial' sheet-metal screws of the same size. They're sacrificial because after using them for a few holes, their heads get all mangled from exerting a lot force with the screwdriver.
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I assembled 3 MS3s now and you're right- those screws are the worst part. I usually pre-thread the holes with some 'sacrificial' sheet-metal screws of the same size. They're sacrificial because after using them for a few holes, their heads get all mangled from exerting a lot force with the screwdriver.
I use #4 sheet metal screws from lowes that are stronger than the black ones to first drive in, then I'll replace with black screws. otherwise I've snapped way too many black screws in cases.
I can snap the black ones by hand hold each side with a wrench and twisting. I cant with the silver ones...
the cases didnt used to be this tight. it was never an issue before -- but now it's my least favorite part of building ms3xes.
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I've had numerous issues with the screws as well. Surprisingly, when I switched from using a screwdriver of proper size to a small 12V impact driver with proper sized bit, my problems seemed to go away. I can assemble and remove the screws without mangling the heads. I've snapped heads off with a screwdriver, but never with an impact, go figure.