old motors

[EMUTT]

Ok does a electric motor that has just been sitting around for years lose its power? And do the motors from say the 80s use more power than new motors?

[Trubble]

Originally Posted by EMUTT

Ok does a electric motor that has just been sitting around for years lose its power?

I suppose the magnets could become degraded and lose their magnetism, but all mine seem to work well enough. Could also be that the bushings or bearings have gummed up on ya.

Originally Posted by emutt

And do the motors from say the 80s use more power than new motors?

Depends on the number of winds, and if there's any corrosion where the wires are connected to the commutator. But if they're in pretty good shape, they should be extremely comparable to 'modern' motors.

[EMUTT]

I haven't tried any of the motors my wifes uncle has a lot of old rc racing stuff and I'm curious if it would be worth checking into getting some of his motors. They all shouldve been well taking care of prior to him storing them.

[crawlhog]

i had an old motor from my first blackfoot, put it in in one of my trucks and it was still as strong as it was in the 80s

[Charlie-III]

You should be fine.
Just make sure the bearings/bushings for the armature are lubed.

[EMUTT]

Awesome thanks for the replies guys now lets see what i can get my hands on "back to the future style"

[Charlie-III]

I still run 27T brushed motors from 20 years ago. When I dyno them, they pull almost the same numbers they did back then.