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Old 05-18-2006, 10:56 PM
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B4 hot heatsink

my esc in my b4 is getting very hot(hot enogh the heat sensor is kicking in) dose any one have any ideas or pics of how i can cut of make more air go around the heatsink on my esc it is in the stock location(AI ESC-SE B4)
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Old 05-19-2006, 03:33 PM
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Read my previous post on the OTHER thread that talks about the same information that YOU already posted. Ever tried research or reading a manual?
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yup read the manuals lots
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my esc in my b4 is getting very hot(hot enogh the heat sensor is kicking in) dose any one have any ideas or pics of how i can cut of make more air go around the heatsink on my esc it is in the stock location(AI ESC-SE B4)
stop using a 13t motor, and gear appropriately to the 13t.
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ok well dose anyone know how i can make more air flow through the body to help keep the heat down if i run without a body it gets hot but not worrying hot
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Old 05-19-2006, 06:50 PM
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if your esc is getting hot, then their is something wrong. when was the last time you cut the comm. improper gearing.

this is the reason you have not received a reply
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i just got this motor ran probebly 5 batteries and then it heated up i got it running and drove it in my basement for about another 5 10 mins so the motor probrbly has 1 hour to 1.5 hours
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