Overheated E-flite Park 370 In-Runner Motor
11-05-2008, 02:34 PM
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Overheated E-flite Park 370 In-Runner Motor
I have an E-flite In-Runner motor that is set up as a direct drive with a Master Airscrew 6-3 prop, Hextronic 036 ESC with a Turnigy UBEC and either a 2 or 3 cell LiPol battery. At full throttle, it draws 13 to 15 amps and gets extremely hot . I believe that this motor is rated at 10 amps full throttle so I may be pushing it too much. If I were to install an E-flite EFLM 216 or 221 gearbox module, would that reduce the load and drop the temperature/excessive heat I am experiencing? Will appreciate any advice on this problem.
Dave Kovensky
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11-07-2008, 09:55 PM
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RE: Overheated E-flite Park 370 In-Runner Motor
The 6.6:1 ratio should be good for a 11x6 or 12x6 prop on a 3S LiPoly without the motor overheating. You'll get a lot more thrust but nowhere near the speed.
11-16-2008, 01:09 PM
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RE: Overheated E-flite Park 370 In-Runner Motor
Hi Matt,
Thanks for your input. I got an E-flight gearbox module and set it up with my 370 in-runner motor. Works fine! Runs cool and gives plenty of thrust with a EP 9.47 prop.
Dave Kovensky
Thanks for your input. I got an E-flight gearbox module and set it up with my 370 in-runner motor. Works fine! Runs cool and gives plenty of thrust with a EP 9.47 prop.
Dave Kovensky
