Did I burn up my motor? Only two hovers!

thielecg · 07-19-2012, 11:38 PM

Hi guys,

I finally madined my 700 yesterday and I went out to fly today and I got off the ground and started to hear this high pitched metal on metal sound. I landed and checked the motor and it was very hot after only about 20 seconds of run time, I tried to spin the motor by hand after it cooled off but it was stuck. it is a 700 mx align motor with a castle 120hv also it was spinning backwards when I first powered it up but I reversed the direction via the software. Did I mess it up?

PHANTMXR6 · 07-19-2012, 11:42 PM

Sounds like it could be bearing failure.

Strip the motor down and inspect them before you condem it.

thielecg · 07-19-2012, 11:46 PM

Since it is brand new does that mean it will warranty?

PHANTMXR6 · 07-19-2012, 11:51 PM

Possibly. You could take it back to the place you bought it and ask.

nynextel88 · 07-20-2012, 07:52 AM

Go to this LINK this is the RMA page for Align, that is there US Distributor. Go ahead and send Tim an e-mail requesting an RMA number for you to send the motor in. You will need a copy of your receipt for any warranty exchanges or repairs. You have 90 days of date of purchase on electronics in Align helicopter kits. Hope he can help you out.

Dino Spadaccini · 07-20-2012, 11:14 AM

in the esc software how is the motor setup you should have it at 12kpm only outrunner will kill the motor

Tim@AssuranceRc · 07-20-2012, 12:26 PM

Please feel free to give me a call at your earliest convenience @ 562-598-4700

504Rone · 07-20-2012, 12:42 PM

Check the counter bearing.

Jackass1277 · 07-20-2012, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thielecg

Hi guys,

I finally madined my 700 yesterday and I went out to fly today and I got off the ground and started to hear this high pitched metal on metal sound. I landed and checked the motor and it was very hot after only about 20 seconds of run time, I tried to spin the motor by hand after it cooled off but it was stuck. it is a 700 mx align motor with a castle 120hv also it was spinning backwards when I first powered it up but I reversed the direction via the software. Did I mess it up?

Check pinion bearing. I did the same thing with mine... others have also had the same problem. They dont mention to recheck pinion to bearing height after you install the motor

thielecg · 07-20-2012, 04:26 PM

Hi guys

I am very impressed with the quick response from assurance rc, I will call in next week.

Thanks,
Chase

reALIGNed · 07-20-2012, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim@AssuranceRc

Please feel free to give me a call at your earliest convenience @ 562-598-4700

very cool.........

07-19-2012, 11:38 PM	#1
thielecg Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Colorado Springs	Did I burn up my motor? Only two hovers! Hi guys, I finally madined my 700 yesterday and I went out to fly today and I got off the ground and started to hear this high pitched metal on metal sound. I landed and checked the motor and it was very hot after only about 20 seconds of run time, I tried to spin the motor by hand after it cooled off but it was stuck. it is a 700 mx align motor with a castle 120hv also it was spinning backwards when I first powered it up but I reversed the direction via the software. Did I mess it up?

07-19-2012, 11:42 PM	#2
PHANTMXR6 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kununurra, Western Australia, Australia	Sounds like it could be bearing failure. Strip the motor down and inspect them before you condem it. __________________ Trex family.....100, 550E 3GX, 700E 3GX. Logo Xxtreme. Goblin 770: my new favourite. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Transmitters, X9503. 550 DFC, 700 DFC, Goblin 500, 700 in the box waiting patiently....

07-19-2012, 11:51 PM	#4
PHANTMXR6 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kununurra, Western Australia, Australia	Possibly. You could take it back to the place you bought it and ask. __________________ Trex family.....100, 550E 3GX, 700E 3GX. Logo Xxtreme. Goblin 770: my new favourite. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Transmitters, X9503. 550 DFC, 700 DFC, Goblin 500, 700 in the box waiting patiently....

07-20-2012, 11:14 AM	#6
Dino Spadaccini Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ct and NY	in the esc software how is the motor setup you should have it at 12kpm only outrunner will kill the motor __________________ Dino Spadaccini Team Capt Align Factory Team USA / Team Futaba

07-20-2012, 12:26 PM	#7
Tim@AssuranceRc Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Los Alamitos CA	Warranty Please feel free to give me a call at your earliest convenience @ 562-598-4700 __________________ Align USA 3626 Briggeman Dr Los Alamitos CA 90720 562-598-4700 x10 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

07-19-2012, 11:46 PM	#3
thielecg Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Colorado Springs	Since it is brand new does that mean it will warranty?

07-20-2012, 07:52 AM	#5
nynextel88 Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Long Island, NY	Go to this LINK this is the RMA page for Align, that is there US Distributor. Go ahead and send Tim an e-mail requesting an RMA number for you to send the motor in. You will need a copy of your receipt for any warranty exchanges or repairs. You have 90 days of date of purchase on electronics in Align helicopter kits. Hope he can help you out.

07-20-2012, 12:42 PM	#8
504Rone Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Orleans	Check the counter bearing. __________________ NO FLYBARS

07-20-2012, 04:26 PM	#10
thielecg Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Colorado Springs	Hi guys I am very impressed with the quick response from assurance rc, I will call in next week. Thanks, Chase

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