Putting capacitors on LM neo Motor

[TomL]

Just got my LM motor. The poop sheet tells you to put the capacitors on, but I didn't see a "timing screw washer." Where is the case connection you solder the capacitors to?

[Andrewg]

Tom

I sent you an email

[TomL]

t would really help to see a picture...

Do you think it would be OK if I made a solder lug out of a piece of brass shim or something like that?

[Pooley929]

Just take a tab off another motor mone didn't come with one

[popop]

Never saw capacitors in so tight discussion !

[Andrewg]

Louis - excellent job - how is it running?

[Pooley929]

I really can't keep it in the water at full with any amount of turn she is gone, but most of the time it lands and keeps on going. What should I do? ......The water was a little rough look in the pic gallery at (what is that) the pic was taken the same day mabe I need glass water to run that boat. Let me know what you think.

[Andrewg]

Louis

1. I assume you are running a 438
try a y536 - same pitch

2. Talk to Trey - he has a bad microbullet and is right next door - well almost

3. Talk to Dick his El Lobo holds the record for N2

If you have tail walk get a bigger turn fin (ie email me!)

On other hand super fast, barely in contact withthe water sounds about right for a LM Neo!


Andrew

[Pooley929]

Take a look at this is that turn fin OK?:confused: :confused:

[Pooley929]

the pic:p

[Andrewg]

Louis

IMO the short answer is no

I know it is not in vogue to have turn fins which drag on the straight - yours is set up well there.

I would make two fins

1 has the arc of a circle as the leading edge - an 8" diameter circle - it goes down to bottom of the strut then back horizontal for 3/4" the vertical to the same height as the choine then back to the bracket

Shape 2. same as 1 but keep the curve in the leading edge going unitl it meets the vertical at the rear

Big fin = stability and speed in turn = entry to straight going faster

Just as important in this equation are the tabs

bend them down on the inside - or slit them at the half way point to control porpoising in the straight - lift them on the outside edge tohelp the boat's tail settle in the turns

let me know how you go

Andrew

[Pooley929]

would you have a pic of that???:D :( :confused:

[Andrewg]

is this clearer ?

[Pooley929]

so the rounded side goes in front to the dow? How big is it? How do I attach it to the boat I'm going to cut it out.

[Andrewg]

What you see on your screen is about mninimum 6 cell size

[Pooley929]

In Inches or cm and does the rounded part go forward? Send me a pic of the bracket

[Andrewg]

The rounded part goes forward

the size height is 2.75" - make the other dimensions relative. the vertical rear line is a fulcrum - a point may be more gradual but there is also lots more turblence

How deep you go is up to you. the top is cutaway to reduce weight

Use a Fullers bracket

Or I can send you the lot plus fasteners for $19

[TomL]

AWhat class of boast is the LM neo motor leagal for. Somebody reading this forum notified me that I have an illegal motor (it cost more than $28) or it doesn't fit the stock class rules.

[Andrewg]

Tom

the motor is legal for any class except N1 mono and Hydro and the four (4) cell classes

I hope this helps you out