How to run in brushed mini-z motor [advanced]

[@ligerbearrc-no6jp]

Ah, the memories. It's been about 20 years since I raced 10th scale touring, and I'd forgotten all about running in the motors under water. We also use to just dip them in water running for a few seconds to clean them occasionally. As for drying, we also used compressed air (gently) to speed up the drying process. Thanks for the info!

[@smalleaglefpv3186]

Great video! All your kids are very helpful. Just want to know if taking off the large capacitor makes the motor faster. Thanks.

[@Chippadron-wq6xc]

Yeah so I use alcohol and a spot of toothpaste for run in with one AA battery for 5 min.. far better results as the grit in toothpaste polishes comm..and seats brushes better,, trick from reedy motors we did in the 80’s

[@jspearm1983]

I notice that the motor in this video doesn't have the yellow box stock fuse or small red (capacitors?) wired in-line. Do you think that affects how much current it will draw when breaking the motor in? I have the iCharger 106B that I am using to break in my mini z motors. On my charger, the user is required to select both the Amps, and the Voltage. It appears you only have to select voltage on your charger and the charger will let the amps go to whatever level is required to reach that voltage. If I set my charger to run 1.0 amp, and 2.5 volts, it maxes out on amps before it hits the selected voltage. It will run 1.0 amp but the voltage only gets up to 1.75V.

[@haniffblackwood2708]

Very helpful.🤔🤔

[@liljohn1064]

Sewing machine oil works well.

[@TriAdX]

I saw another video where, after the water run-in, they run the motor for like 30 seconds in Isopropyl Alcohol to help dry out the water. Why do you say to not run the motor in alcohol. Also, as someone else asked. is there a reason to remove the yellow capacitor?

[@simonaioana89]

i would also want to know the thing with alcohol

[@electromod6369]

Because Isopropyl burns like gasoline. You could start a fire if a spark happens..

[@TriAdX]

@electro mod eh. I don’t think that’s the concern.

[@jesusherrera2749]

Spark could ignite alcohol potentially

[@thefriendlyteenager726]

Can you allow the capacitor to get wet?

[@sideburn]

What’s the average live of a stock mini-z motor?

[@barryzulkowski9002]

I guess this video is ok but I always have second thoughts when someone calls an electric motor an "engine".

[@Ruben3D]

How many time under water?

[@WobbelyTable]

One time 25-30 min 3-4v

[@pierrick1705]

@@WobbelyTable in the video you show 2.5v for 2-3 hours and here you say 25-30 mins at 3.4v your channel is so confusing.