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Old 10-09-2013 | 08:16 PM
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Default Does reversing motor effect mechanical timing?

Silly question. Running an 8.2E with Tekno. The configuration needs the motor to be reversed. Had to replace the bearings in my Reedy 1512 1800KV the other day. When putting it back together, I realized I forgot to mark and notice where the timing cap was adjusted. Then I started wondering where I should set it...not that I could find a mark or anything. Not sure if it matters on this motor anways...but the question remains, if the motor runs in the reverse rotation, is the mechanical timing effected? I know electronic, though my hot wire should compensate for the electrical timing since that is where I am telling it to reverse..but mechanically? Sorry if it seems silly, but I dont have an electrical kinda brain..or am I over thinking it? Just trying to not overheat the motor.
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