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Old 11-21-2002 | 06:56 PM
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Default HELPPPPPP ! firebat!!!!!!!

The idea behind breaking in motors is to shape the brushes for maximum contact with the commutator and minimize arcing. Two plain old alkaline D flashlight cells in a Radio Shack battery holder is normally adequate for the job. Run the motor for about 15 minutes or so, in the direction it will be running in the airplane. There are all kinds of breakin methods, but this one does just fine.