Originally Posted by
Wheetie
Motor is a reedy mach 3 17.5 esc hobbywing stock v3.1 timing on motor is at 40 degrees.
It's early in the morning and my brain isn't functioning, but what is a 17/31?
Your gearing sounds like you're close. I'm not sure what timing people are using on the Reedy M3, but if your temp is 115 after eight minutes you have nothing to worry about. Most people shoot for anywhere from 160-180 depending on manufacturer. How is the performance compared to others? Personally, I'd add a few teeth to the pinion and turn up the timing to shoot for 160 after eight minutes.