buel williams
Active Member
Can anyone tell me if it's normal for a scorpion motor to get really hot after a 5 minute flight(4025-1100)kv).
500 hot motor
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D.O.G.
Goblin 380 Supporter
Randy is correct that motor running hot. That's one reason I went with the Xnova brand of motors
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Admiral
Well-Known Member
I've ran Scorpion motors from 250 size to 550 size and they all run hot, always use recommended settings and a couple of drips of lubricant about every 5 or 6 flights never had an issue with them. It's just the nature of the beast. I changed out a (Scorpion) Gaui GM 601 910 KV for a XI Nova which ran much cooler and may have performed a bit better, but I wouldn't hesitate to put the scorpion back in if I needed too.
buel williams
Active Member
Thank's Admiral that answers my question. this my first scorpion, got my order of lube monday.
murankar
Staff member
Thats customary with scorpions. That's all I run on my helis. Use a temp gun if you have one. Else touch the can after the flight. If you can hols your fingers on there for 3 to 5 seconds without pulling away, then I woukd say your fine.
Yes follow the settings for the motor. Typically it's 8 degrees and what eve poll count you have.
Yes follow the settings for the motor. Typically it's 8 degrees and what eve poll count you have.