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Motor Cleaning 101
Forget what you think you know. I'll show you a race winning method of cleaning your motors quickly and easily. I've been doing this for over a decade on my many motors. It's a technique I learned from a fellow racer, who also owned a local hobby shop. We both won many races with our clean motors. To do a proper cleaning, remove the motor from your vehicle. You'll need a standard battery pack, a couple of jumper wires, a small bucket with warm water, motor cleaner spray, and some bearing oil. Here are the steps to clean the motor:
I've had many people ask about motor damage. This will not hurt your motor. If you've ever opened a motor up, you'd see there's nothing water sensitive inside. The reason you only keep it running underwater for a short burst is because this will cause wear on your brushes. The good thing is that this is an excellent way of seating them. I've even cleaned my motor between heats since this is so quick and easy. We kept this technique a secret for a long time. Now that I no longer race (all the local tracks are closed), I thought it was time to share this. |
![]() That's a grungy motor. It doesn't take long to get the motor caked with dirt. Unless you have a fat wallet, you'll want to clean and care for your motors. It's simple to do. |
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