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letting the magic smoke out of a motor.
Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2021 3:22 pm
by JosephS
In my rc10t2 I had been running an associated DS spec motor that came with the car. Yesterday it started letting out a lot of smoke. It doesn't seem like it's over geared, it wasn't hot. as well the esc and the battery seemed to be just fine.
It lost significant speed while running before I noticed the burning smell.
What causes this? is there a way to rehab the motor and keep it going. Is it a goner?
Re: letting the magic smoke out of a motor.
Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2021 3:59 pm
by juicedcoupe
It wasn't designed as a rebuildabe motor, but that doesn't mean that it can't be done.
As long as there isn't physical damage, it should be salvageable. But do you have the tools to do it?
Re: letting the magic smoke out of a motor.
Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2021 11:58 pm
by JosephS
juicedcoupe wrote: ↑Sat Oct 30, 2021 3:59 pm
It wasn't designed as a rebuildabe motor, but that doesn't mean that it can't be done.
As long as there isn't physical damage, it should be salvageable. But do you have the tools to do it?
I am pretty certain that I don't.
Re: letting the magic smoke out of a motor.
Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2021 12:14 am
by juicedcoupe
If nothing else, I'm sure that the brushes are trashed and the comm probably needs to be cut. Its also possible that there is further damage, if it got hot enough to smoke and noticeably slow down.
Re: letting the magic smoke out of a motor.
Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2021 12:25 am
by RC10th
What gearing were you running?