Re: What is Adjustable Timing?

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From: Paal Steinar Berg
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1993 09:00

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In article <9310017@hplsla.hp.com>, davidc@hplsla.hp.com (David Cook) writes:
> I notice that some of the electric motors sold for R/C cars and trucks
> feature adjustable timing. What is adjustable timing and what does it
> do for you?
> 
> Thanks in advance for your responses.
> 
> Dave
> 

You adjust the timing of the electrical motors by turning the backplate (with the
brushes) one way or the other. When you turn it against the rotation direction (i
think) you advance the timing and increase rpm. Just like increasing the
pre-ignition (yeah i know great english) on an 1:1 scale auto engine. 
If you increase the timing to much the motor becomes very hot, and the
life-expectancy goes down. The trick is to find the optimum power vs economy
setting

Paal

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