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07-01-2017, 03:04 AM | #1 |
Gone Wild
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Motor temp
Snagged a cheap digital temp gauge off amazon and did the scottyb special, bolting the probe to the motor. This is a 2011 ydre with 4 gauge cables, xct48400, and a high speed double banded motor from EMP. My problem is, after my first night of neighborhood cruising my motor case temp was 180 f. This is all on flat asphalt w one passenger. Most speeds were only 10-20 mph. Is this motor doomed if i actually push it hard? Help!
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07-01-2017, 03:07 AM | #2 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Motor temp
Update, after 45 mins of sitting case temp is 147 f. Not good!!
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07-01-2017, 01:48 PM | #3 |
Over This Interview Is...
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Re: Motor temp
I don't see the problem here. How cold do you think it's supposed to run, Ambient? The hard limit is 140° C , Not 140° F. Also, go touch the engine in your car 45 minutes after a good drive, your finger might hurt. The motor is mostly solid metal, which takes a while to cool down, because of its high thermal mass.
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07-01-2017, 02:05 PM | #4 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Motor temp
Agree. One other thought though, you said cheap temp gauge, I got a pretty good idea where it is made. Are you sure of it's accuracy? Can you check the temp with something else to confirm it?
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07-01-2017, 02:41 PM | #5 |
Just Gone
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Re: Motor temp
I don't see the problem either. I was told by Vic at D&D to keep my motor under 110 Celsius = 230 Fahrenheit
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07-01-2017, 03:26 PM | #6 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Motor temp
Thanks guys. Must have got confused with the c to f. Your first guess as to where the gauge was made is correct. I'll verify it with another source asap. Until then I guess I'm good to go. Thanks all!!
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07-01-2017, 04:45 PM | #7 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Motor temp
On this topic, NCPW, I have been checking my custom D&D just by placing my hand on it and so far even after working it hard, either wide open, heavy towing or mud at low speeds, I have yet to find it more than warm to the touch, certainly not uncomfortable to leave your hand on it. How about you?
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07-01-2017, 07:59 PM | #8 |
Just Gone
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Re: Motor temp
I would say I got it hot once. Running WOT on a paved road for 2 miles straight. And I say hot, but I was still able to hold my hand on it for 3 seconds or so before I needed to remove it.
Creeping through mud, pulling down brush and pulling a trailer loaded down with close to 1000 lbs the motor never got above ambient temperature. I love my motor. |
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