Brushless Motor not making full power

[rcpilot2]

ok thanks , ill try that

 

[rcpilot2]

it may have worked. it seems better, but it is still really loud

 

[rcpilot2]

going to make a split line in the cowling so i can access the motor

 

[mach1 rc]

going to make a split line in the cowling so i can access the motor

I hate it when it comes down to that

 

[rcpilot2]

ok the ESC is a Hobbywing FlyFun 30a ESC with programming wire stuff

 

[The Hangar]

ok the ESC is a Hobbywing FlyFun 30a ESC with programming wire stuff

If it's loud then it's probably not the esc. Probably a dirty motor is my guess...

 

[rcpilot2]

I hate it when it comes down to that

yea it kinda stinks but at least i can get to the motor. its just FB lol

 

[rcpilot2]

If it's loud then it's probably not the esc. Probably a dirty motor is my guess...

thats what ive been thnking. could i use electrical cleaner to clean it?

 

[mach1 rc]

ok the ESC is a Hobbywing FlyFun 30a ESC with programming wire stuff

I was just wondering. Is your prop balanced. I have some cheap props that will bend inward or outward making it loud until I bend them in line

 

[rcpilot2]

no prop is not balanced i need a new one but even with a balanced one its still rly loud

 

[Wildthing]

The battery isnt that old; Its accepts charge well from my charger

Sometimes process of elimination is the easiest way to find the culprit.

I haven't read all the posts but low performance could be the battery, esc and or motor. The motor bearings take a huge punishment and one little rough bearing robs a ton of performance. I use gun oil to lubricate the bearings and it works great, I also go shopping for replacement bearings usually cheap through BangGood or similar in packages of 10 . The battery buy the cheap voltage tester and hook it up to the balance plug while it is hooked up to the plane and roll up the throttle, if a cell drops below the normal that little tester will start beeping and as it goes through the cells voltages you will see the bad one. In a lot of cases that same battery will test good 2 minutes later and balance charge no problem.

 

[The Hangar]

thats what ive been thnking. could i use electrical cleaner to clean it?

I'm not sure. That's a question for @Wildthing or @BATTLEAXE

 

[Wildthing]

no prop is not balanced i need a new one but even with a balanced one its still rly loud

Have you tried a different brand of prop?

 

[Wildthing]

I'm not sure. That's a question for @Wildthing or @BATTLEAXE

Gun oil is the best for the bearings

 

[rcpilot2]

im gonna pull the motor and use the gun oil on it. could i use electronics cleaner on it? for the windings? or does that not matter?

 

[Wildthing]

im gonna pull the motor and use the gun oil on it. could i use electronics cleaner on it?

Sure to clean but then the bearings still need a lube.

 

[rcpilot2]

Sure to clean but then the bearings still need a lube.

ok

 

[rcpilot2]

gonna pull it apart and give ya an update in the next 10 15 mins

 

[rcpilot2]

and is it ok to use a 10 x 5 prop on it?

 

[The Hangar]

and is it ok to use a 10 x 5 prop on it?

Yup - that's my go-to prop with the C pack.