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It would be interesting to check the amps but I think it would have to be done hot and under load to take into account the oils ability to lower temps and electrical resistance. All I can say is that the motors sound as if they are running the same speed.
Greg
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Alec
did more or less the same after we talked about it. Did you ever do a before
and after amp load test? I'm curious about the friction/turbulence losses with
the motors in oil. Hi Vance,
I’ve always filled the motors with light oil and forgot about them. I just drill/ tap the motor housing for a pair of small barb fittings and connect them with a loop of clear tubing (make sure you get tube that stays flexible in cold water). The oil with travel through stranded wire so you’ll also have to strip the insulation back on a small spot, solder a small area and then pot the wire with a urethane or epoxy compound. As for the oil, WD-40 works great- It displaces water and won’t attack electric insulation or rubber seals. There’s always talk on the internet about fear of metal shavings getting in the oil but as far as I can see you just get a little suspended carbon and it doesn’t seem to have any effect on how the motors run.
Greg
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Hey Greg, Vance, How is your boat coming along?
Greg
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Scott, I am trying to get all of m y metal ordered for the
main part of the sub (k-350). I am having a real hard time gauging the
blueprints. I was wondering if anyone had a list of measurements. I am going to
order the main vessle and ribs, two battery pods, conning tower and hatch, and
VBT. I can't seem to get the plans to scale because they have been saved
in PDF and were compacted before they were saved and they have no
measurement scale except 1/4" equals 1' which doesn't help if the files
have been compacted. HELP? Windows Live™ Contacts: Organize your contact list. Check it out. = |