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[Boatbuilder2011]

Hi guys quick question I'm fitting a tuned 540 black can in one of my boats I no from experience these get quite warm when running I tried doing a search but can't find anything on how to make a water cooled motor sorry for yet another silly question but I'm trying to learn and my club are pretty useless to be fair :( unless your in the click they don't want to no

[DickyD]

Hi, there is a heatsink with fan made for the Tamiya 540 Black Can motor.

The link below will show what it is, but it is out of stock at the moment.

Give them a ring. 01737646126

http://www.rc-direct.co.uk/3racing-motor-heatsink-with-fan-540-black-offset-side-p-2415.html

[xilsoe]

Lots of options for watercooling here: http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/cgi-bin/sh000001.pl?REFPAGE=http%3a%2f%2fwww.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk%2f&WD=cooling%20water&PN=water_cooling.html%23aG3324#aG3324

[Boatbuilder2011]

Thanks xilsoe how do I link this up so water runs through it?

[DickyD]

Water scoop set.

Fix the scoop through bottom of hull behind and just off centre of the prop.

Fix the outlet through the side of the hull above the waterline so you can see it.

Connect all the pieces with silicone tubing.

All this is obtainable at Cornwall Model Boats.

http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/water_cooling.html

Speak to Malcolm there, he is very helpful.

[BJ]

fitting a tuned 540 black can - how to make a water cooled motor 

- see http://www.horracing.com/index.php?cPath=46_92