Thanks Howmet ! Yes please Don go for it ! You are right Don , I have many 16D motors , and some rev very hard , then you place them in a chassis , and do the laps , and just no go ! Then you can place a motor which don't rev as hard , and it goes like a scalded cat ! You would think that higher revs would propel more , but magnetic pull of armature , wire used , contacts -- the list goes on - play a huge part in overall performance ! Even two motors ( say we use 2 new Classic 16D motors for argument sake ) , they will have differing performance ---- each may have been constructed out of the same materials --- yet performance will differ . So , are we to assume that each motor out there is unique -- and like a human fingerprint ? Zig
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I would like some opinions as to which older 16D motors had the most get up and go !
Sure, we have all come across motors that; for some odd reason or another; just flew
and were freaks. In the pics, I have shown some real fliers, and possibly the Chong is
unchallenged , but the Lenz and French are not too far behind, and the Dynamic Green Hornet
will keep up for a few laps, then slowly diminishes as it heats up. Any input, comments and
experience with these motors, and any other hot motor of the era, would be greatly appreciated!
Zig
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I agree Jairus -- get those magnets pulling ! I also do a service on the comm , and brushes , and also oil the shafts either end ! For the comm ,
I use this green fluid ( reminds me of the Incredilble Hulk's urine sample ) , and it's called Voodoo Contact Enchancer . The stuff is pretty good , and you can also use it before racing , and it gives the motor a little extra zip ! Zig
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Ok , here are the Russkit motors , and I also included the Lenz motor . The Russkit motor
with the black label is a Russkit 22 , and the Red labelled Russkit is a 23 . The Lenz uses
the Russkit 23 as its cocoon . You will also notice that the comm ends differ between the
22 aand 23 . The Russkit 22 has TKK and Japan on the plastic comm end , while the
Russkit 23 and Lenz have FT-140 and Japan ! Zig
PS - you beat me to the punch Don , but great input as well , thanks !
Hi Joel , and thanks so much for your input . I looked at some of my spare motors ,
and the Taylor Tuned Motor , definately started life out as a Hitachi , as per my pic.
Now for the Lenz - Wow , never seen a Lenz conversion , made from a Strombeck Hemi !
That is a first for me , and no doubt for many others - thanks for including that rare motor .
Next , the mystery red over gold job ---- best I could come up with as far as ID ,
could be a Monogram ??? But I am not sure if Monogram ever sprayed over the gold of the
Russkit cans . Your motor has a Russkit can -- but the rest is a mystery to me !
I also added in my picture , this unusual Testor motor , made in Japan . You will see it has
a balanced armature -- and possibly this could be an old re-wind . So , if anybody has any
info on those Testor motors - it would be interesting to know if the armatures were balanced
as stock issue . This motor does have some serious sting ! Zig
Ok , found my U-Go 26D , and only added this pic -- for paint comparison of Joel's motor !
Yes Don , think you are right ! My U-Go has a gold sticker on the can , but writing has long
gone . Zig
Ok , this is a Strombeck 16D style motor , with a blue end bell or comm end as many say .
Is there a difference performance wise , between the blue and red Strombeck motors !
I have both , but to be honest , I cannot tell any difference between them . Maybe
my red Stombecks have lost the zing , and down to the blue level or vise versa .
They seem to have about the same go to me !!!! Zig
Chris (CJA) , I have a few 7 tooth pinions ! I'll send you a steel one and a brass one.
Just message me your address ! Zig
Ok , some hot and some unusual motors !
Left to right - Thorp 26D , Lenz 36D , Johnson 36D and Russkit 34
The Thorp 26D , is a very strong performer , and great braking as well .
Any chassis it is placed in , always runs extremely well - a great motor !
The Lenz 36D - well it speaks for itself , high revs and great braking , just
a superior re-wind .
Now a bit of unusual - the Johnson - yet to place it in a chassis , but have
tested it on power , basically same revs as a normal 36D . But have a look
at the unusual solder points - weird !
The Russkit 34 --- well not a 26D , or a 36D - don't know what to make of it.
Never ran it in a chassis , as it has unusual proportions , huge armature - more
like a power transmitter than a slot car motor !
Zig
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Another unusual motor , is the one installed in the MPC Manta Ray .
Great speed , but just terrible braking !!!! Very unusual carbon set-up
as well !
Ok , a joke about brakes ! This guy caught his friend drinking brake fluid !
He says to his friend - " You shouldn't be drinking that stuff , it will kill you !!!"
His friend answers back "It's ok , I have it under control , I can stop anytime ????
Zig
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