Quick Motor Cleaning Tutorial
First, your supplies...
A dirty motor, motor cleaner, compressed air, some paper towels, a well-ventilated space.
I start by removing the motor from the chassis. Some motor cleaners are plastic-safe but I would rather not take the chance and it's much easier to clean the motor once it's separated from the car.
Then I get a few layers of paper towel, fold them over and lay the motor inside. I orient the motor so I can access the screw holes.
I give it a few quick blasts of electrical parts cleaner, not too much or it will soak through the paper onto your hands...I am sure this stuff isn't good for you.
Once I am satisfied that I am not getting any significant gunk out of the motor, I hit it with some compressed air.
Then I set it on a paper towel in front of a fan and just put it all back together before I race. I usually let it sit for a couple of days before I put it back. It may not be necessary but I usually clean my motors a few days before races anyway.
A dirty motor, motor cleaner, compressed air, some paper towels, a well-ventilated space.
I start by removing the motor from the chassis. Some motor cleaners are plastic-safe but I would rather not take the chance and it's much easier to clean the motor once it's separated from the car.
Then I get a few layers of paper towel, fold them over and lay the motor inside. I orient the motor so I can access the screw holes.
I give it a few quick blasts of electrical parts cleaner, not too much or it will soak through the paper onto your hands...I am sure this stuff isn't good for you.
Once I am satisfied that I am not getting any significant gunk out of the motor, I hit it with some compressed air.
Then I set it on a paper towel in front of a fan and just put it all back together before I race. I usually let it sit for a couple of days before I put it back. It may not be necessary but I usually clean my motors a few days before races anyway.
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If you want to take it to the next step you can use bearing/bushing oil and comm drops to keep the motor running as smoothly as possible!
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Posted 02-23-2008 at 01:57 PM by cdog4w
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good point cdog.
You will have to lube the motor after cleaning it this way since the motor cleaner will blast away any lube on the bushings/bearings...I guess I need a part II. |
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Posted 02-23-2008 at 05:26 PM by MZRSpoon
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