That doesn't make any sense. I haven't modded for a while now but if you can change the HLMT on a map that does have a soccer ball and a fly mobile such as a hornet on Avalanche it should work. Also you should be able to swap dependencies.
The towel trick can work but it also can't. If it already has the red ring it can't hurt to try. Just put a towel around it and leave it running overnight.