02-14-2012, 06:33 PM | #1 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SD
Posts: 535
| motor burning problem
I have a problem with my scx10 burning or releasing smoke from the motor. I just installed a second TEKIN 35T on the stock Axial ESC. Not even a third run and it toasted. Vehicle runs strong and about 30 mins into the run it looses power. I kept giving it throttle and then the 35T blew smoke. I noticed too that it runs kinda hot, but don't know if that may be normal. Can ESC settings have anything to do with this? Also, I'm using Gens Ace 2s lipos. any help is appreciated - thanks fellas |
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02-14-2012, 07:04 PM | #2 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Francisco
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| Re: motor burning problem
I would say that you probably have a bind in your drivetrain somewhere or your gearing is too high. I think you are overheating the motor, can you keep your finger on it or is it too hot?
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02-14-2012, 07:48 PM | #3 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: 07456 N. NJ USofA
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| Re: motor burning problem +1, drivetrain binding or overgeared. I vote for overgeared which is smoking your motors. |
02-14-2012, 10:15 PM | #4 | |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SD
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| Re: motor burning problem Quote:
yeah, it's too hot to leave my finger on it. how can i lower my gearing? everything is factory from axial...except the Tekin 35T. RTR out of the box i belileve it had a 27T. Also, I have my dragbrake at 50% and the tires lock even when descending. There is some roll resistance when the throttle is in neutral. | |
02-14-2012, 10:25 PM | #5 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: sacramento
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| Re: motor burning problem
how tight is your gear mesh |
02-14-2012, 10:38 PM | #6 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: No Cajones en El Cajones
Posts: 495
| Re: motor burning problem
Put the majic smoke back in it and try a 17 or 18 pinion, set mesh with a piece of paper between the gears.
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02-14-2012, 11:02 PM | #7 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Back from vacation!!!
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| Re: motor burning problem
I vote mesh...........
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