motor timing

[hobbyteam]

Hi everyone,

i recently got the LRP crawler 3 motor.It says that is TIMEABLE and on the endbell has the + and - signs.

The motor does not help a begginer like me because it comes with no manual!

I guess this has to do with timing of the motor but can somebody explain what is that and what is there for?

Thank you Tassos.

[digitrc]

Increasing the timing (within limits) creates more power and more RPM at the expense of heat, efficiency and torque. Go too far with the timing and the motor won't work properly. Advancing the timing will also make the motor slower in reverse which is why it is not recommended for twin motor trucks.

Generally a brushed motor will come with a sensible timing setting out of the factory.

For a crawler, I would leave it at the zero point. For a basher/racer, usually 12 degrees advance is a good setting (advance by turning the endbell anti-clockwise as you look at it).

[hobbyteam]

So zero point will at the mark in the middle between the + and - marks?

[digitrc]

Probably, although I couldn't be sure without having the motor in front of me.

[Backlash]

If you have a look at the pinion end of the motor you may be able to see the 2 magnets inside the can..

The zero timing point will be when the screws that hold the endbell on are in the centre of the gap between the 2 magnets..