woozer71

iTrader: (23)

I would like to know what is the best method to run in a 540 motor? I have heard of so many ways and would like your comments on this subject.

noobie

hi

i didnt know much about running them in, i was told to run in 1.2v cell for a few minutes.... i accidentally left it running for about 2 hours... coz i forgot about it... i ran it in a race a few days later... .. i was racing my mini in the novice 4wd tourer class as there were only 2 mini entrants... i was running down stock tourers in the straight

here are some quotes

"damm that is a fast mini"

"that is the fastest mini i have ever seen"

"my mini doesnt go that fast"

berger

iTrader: (1)

Run it in 7-up or water with washing up liquid in for 30 seconds, remove and dry, then oil up the brushings and spin it by hand a few times. Should be good to go.

Mad Mackem

iTrader: (12)

Some people are usin the pulse break in mode on the Much More Motor Master or APS but I'm not sure what settings to use.

qwerty

hi i was wondering with water dip ... do it untill the bushing start to touch the comm?

the shape will be like this is like an 'E' where the tips just start to touch the comm....

or run it in untill the bushing goes like this (


THANKS

loopedeloop

If your asking about silver can 540's,

Start at 2v for 1/2 hour , reoil, then 4v for as long as you can stand it (hours)

Keep oiling occaisionally.

The brushes in these motors are very hard and a bit of patience really pays off.

As noobie said......"

AEDave

Running Mardave v12s on the oval in UK all the top guys water dip their motors and use brake cleaner or WD40 and cotton buds to clean the comm between heats.

Makes a very big difference!!!!

woozer71

iTrader: (23)

I have heard of people running there motors in braso at 2 volts for 40minutes, than cleaning the entire motor than oiling the bushes. Has anyone else heard of this?

Homer Allman

Make sure you get that brasso out of there with motor spray. A loose bushing with increase HP!

Team Duratrax

I've even heard of running a 540 motor in Cola

Sean

wolfman76

How long can you get out of these motors before you have to replace them

ford_racing

iTrader: (6)

basically till their magnets become weak, bout every 7-8 meetings

Hebiki

iTrader: (26)

Coca Cola... rubbing alcohol... water.. Sprite... 7-up. its all been done. TRUST ME.

careful not to break it in too long. although some silver cars have HARD brushes.. some do not.... i was breaking one in.... forgot about it.. when i came back from watching my dvd... the motor had stopped. the BRUSHES WERE GONE!

never tried brasso though

Team Duratrax

Around 4 months of regular use each day.

Sean

wolfman76

What does Braso do