Changing out motors
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Changing out motors
I have a PK Trojan that I flew about 4 days a week, 3-4 times a day average last yr, yesterday on my second flight I noticed a squealing sound coming from the motor at full throttle. I landed the plane and took it home to check out, I pulled the cowl off to make sure nothing was rubbing, and it was'nt, the motor still had a squealing sound at full throttle. Im guessing the barrings are finally going out in the motor. I do have a motor and ESC from a PK FW190 which is almost new, the problem is the motors are a little different, the motor for the Trojan (part# PKZ4416) is a little smaller and the motor for the FW 190 ( part # PKZ5116) is a little longer, and heavier. The replacement motor for the Trojan is just over $40.00, so my question is should I try to put the motor from the FW190 on the Trojan, or would it be better to just buy the original replacement motor. My biggest concern is if I put the FW190 motor on the Trojan will it throw the ballance completely off? Any advice on this will be greatly appriciated.
Paul
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There are cheaper roughly equivalent motors to that PKZ4416... this one is an ounce lighter, $25 cheaper, but might be better: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...er_850kv_.html