Magnum motor broken?

Spa · February 1st, 2008, 21:01

So I open up a new magnum (long) motor pack and i test it out and nothing happens. All i hear is a click then it gets really hot..

So did i get a faulty motor? is it fixable? whats going on?

Thank you for your input and help.

Spa · February 1st, 2008, 21:03

nvm, i figured it out:P

Dynamo · February 1st, 2008, 21:09

why dont you share with the rest of us, as to what you have figured out?

seabass · February 1st, 2008, 21:11

he connected the + and - wires to the wrong sides perhaps?

Spa · February 2nd, 2008, 00:15

well... its really werid but doesnt overly matter to me.

I have a ICE charger with its built in motor break in function.
So i used the function and it said that i have to connect a motor when i already have it connected.

So being confused as to if the motor was broken, i used a normal 8.4v battery to it and it worked..

So in conclusion, my charger is broken or the motor is being difficult.

Cheers

mcguyver · February 2nd, 2008, 00:19

Remove the motor brushes and look to see if ther are clean, no arc marks ir heavy pitting. If they are clean, re-install the and spin the motor by hand. It should turn easily.

You can also clamp one of the leads with a meter and you'll know if it's drawing excessive current during free-air running (no-load).

Spa · February 2nd, 2008, 09:37

i have not done used a meter yet to monitor the current flow, but i can say since it was NIB the motor does turn normally by hand.

ill have to try your strat.

Thanks mcguyver.

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February 1st, 2008, 21:01	#1
Spa Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba	Magnum motor broken? So I open up a new magnum (long) motor pack and i test it out and nothing happens. All i hear is a click then it gets really hot.. So did i get a faulty motor? is it fixable? whats going on? Thank you for your input and help.

February 1st, 2008, 21:09	#3
Dynamo Harvester of Noobs' Sorrow Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: T̆͒ͥ̓̿̅̈́̐͊̿͗̐̾̃͐ͧ&#8	why dont you share with the rest of us, as to what you have figured out? __________________ Weapons Technician / Gunsmith Don't look at me, I don't know, lol ¯\(°_o)/¯.

February 1st, 2008, 21:11	#4
seabass trevorthetwigyalienman Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Prince edward island	he connected the + and - wires to the wrong sides perhaps? __________________ Age Verifier for PEI (out of town) ...talk to phil, PM for details

February 1st, 2008, 21:03	#2
Spa Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba	nvm, i figured it out:P

February 2nd, 2008, 00:15	#5
Spa Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba	well... its really werid but doesnt overly matter to me. I have a ICE charger with its built in motor break in function. So i used the function and it said that i have to connect a motor when i already have it connected. So being confused as to if the motor was broken, i used a normal 8.4v battery to it and it worked.. So in conclusion, my charger is broken or the motor is being difficult. Cheers

February 2nd, 2008, 00:19	#6
mcguyver Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern Alberta	Remove the motor brushes and look to see if ther are clean, no arc marks ir heavy pitting. If they are clean, re-install the and spin the motor by hand. It should turn easily. You can also clamp one of the leads with a meter and you'll know if it's drawing excessive current during free-air running (no-load). __________________ Age verifier Northern Alberta Democracy is two wolves and a sheep discussing what's for dinner. Freedom is the wolves limping away while the sheep reloads. Never confuse freedom with democracy.

February 2nd, 2008, 09:37	#7
Spa Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba	i have not done used a meter yet to monitor the current flow, but i can say since it was NIB the motor does turn normally by hand. ill have to try your strat. Thanks mcguyver.

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