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So I need to pull the motor I have slightly back off the motor plate so the shaft doesnt hit the gear cover. My normal thought would be to just use washers but I dont know if that will end badly or not.

Any suggestions or just go with it?

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There are "heatsinks" that fit between the motor and motor plate.
(I can't find a picture of one right now)

It is a round aluminum piece with veins milled into it, the idea being to allow airflow through the aluminum to aid in cooling.
I don't know if these are still available new, but I have seen them on eBay -
I think this would be perfect for your application.
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if you have a old motor plate just cut it down to the size of the motor and install between the two .. i wouldnt do washers ... unless you find a big washer that the motors nose would pass throu and drill 2 holes for the bolts to pass throu

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i thought those heatsinks were always for the outside but if it works, im in.

now to see if i can find one that will work on my velineon. gonna sacrifice my oldest one to the deanodizing process and cross my fingers i dont ruin it.

edit, another strc part gets added to my build. Really like those guys parts, they just seem to have made exactly what I need before I even need it :)

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Post by THEYTOOKMYTHUMB »

The heatsink mentioned is probably the best idea and I think would work on either side with it's added surface area to more quickly dissipate the heat. I think washers would even be fine as long as they were a snug fit to the motor screws and the screws were nice and tight in the motor. If you found something less rigged up, all the better though.
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Re: Motor Spacer

Post by Incredible_Serious »

Either of these would suit....
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Trinity use to make the heat sink motor spacer. I have one on my worlds car from back in the day. Very rarely see them on e-bay.
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