3s Motor stress and light burt smell…

[Velodromed]

The 3S 3670, 2659 surpass motor on my vorteks experienced a motor mount shift and the was running under heavy mesh for about 8 minutes before I figured it out. As I pulled the motor later I noticed a bit of bad burnt electrical smell.

Did I hurt or kill it? Still seems to operate smooth by hand. Just that smell..can’t be good even though it’s not very strong. Is it ok to run?

 

[Tex Koder]

You'll probably need to disassemble the motor ,do a visual inspection. Then give it a cleaning with some CRC Electronic Cleaner ,at the very least.

Cause that smell..
Just like the "smoke" you let out of electronic components..
Once you see/notice it, it's usually ALWAYS Not a good sign....

 

[Velodromed]

You'll probably need to disassemble the motor ,do a visual inspection. Then give it a cleaning with some CRC Electronic Cleaner ,at the very least.

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Cause that smell..
Just like the "smoke" you let out of electronic components..
Once you see/notice it, it's usually ALWAYS Not a good sign....

Ok cool I have That exact one. Thanks man!

 

[Sandracer_NL]

If the rotor still looks OK I would still run it, but reduce that 'heavy gearing' and check temps more frequently untill you feel comfortable they are not too high.

 

[Kla912000]

I would run it. Surpass motors aren't very expensive so even if it does burn up, it is easily replaceable. Plus, weren't you thinking about changing it to a Hobbystar 3050kv motor anyway?

 

[Velodromed]

I would run it. Surpass motors aren't very expensive so even if it does burn up, it is easily replaceable. Plus, weren't you thinking about changing it to a Hobbystar 3050kv motor anyway?

Lol You got a good memory my friend. Yes, I’ve got a new 3665, 3050 kv hobby star I’m going to install today. The surpass 3670,2650kv I plan on putting in my wife’s big rock so I just want to make sure it’s okay. She rarely runs the car more than 50% anyway so all should be fine. And you’re right, they are cheap so it really doesn’t matter.

If the rotor still looks OK I would still run it, but reduce that 'heavy gearing' and check temps more frequently untill you feel comfortable they are not too high.

Yep, dug up a new motor mount from my parts box and all should be good. Like I mentioned to Kla, this motor will go in my wife’s truck so it won’t be stressed at all. That’s a good point though I’ll watch it close on temperatures. Mainly I think I was wondering if a damage motor could short out and cause damage to the Esc. Doesn’t sound like it though. Much appreciated!

 

[Kla912000]

Lol You got a good memory my friend. Yes, I’ve got a new 3665, 3050 kv hobby star I’m going to install today. The surpass 3670,2650kv I plan on putting in my wife’s big rock so I just want to make sure it’s okay. She rarely runs the car more than 50% anyway so all should be fine. And you’re right, they are cheap so it really doesn’t matter.

Yep, dug up a new motor mount from my parts box and all should be good. Like I mentioned to Kla, this motor will go in my wife’s truck so it won’t be stressed at all. That’s a good point though I’ll watch it close on temperatures. Mainly I think I was wondering if a damage motor could short out and cause damage to the Esc. Doesn’t sound like it though. Much appreciated!