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Old 07-11-2004 | 11:00 AM
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Default break-in the motor???

Hello...

First sorry if this question has been asked before, but......

I am VERY new to speed electrics...I ordered the Schiada and it should arrive very soon.

I am planning to use some 7 cells with this boat.

Anyway...after some researches over the net, I found some infos about break-in the motor.

and it seems that there are 2 methods.

1. dry-method:
running the motor @ 1/3 of its voltage....2 cells..till the batteries are dead (empty)

2.wet-method
running the motor @ 1/3 of its voltage in purified water for 10-15 min
Then cleaning the motor and drying it.
Oiling the brush aso....

here my questions, its a kit motor..probably a 550 class...not sure.

Is it worth break-in the motor?
What method do you prefer?
IF I use the wet-method, can I use WD40 in place of oil?


Again sorry if this question has been asked before and thanks for any advices.

Wis