endbell covers for hand wound neus

[DwightSchrute]

i'm running an 1/8 onroad conversion and am about to drop a 1515 1Y in it. i've got it geared fairly high, and i usually cover the endbells but for this one, i was thinking maybe i should just leave it open for added cooling.

is this a bad idea? is it ok to run them open? am i posing any risks to the motor?

any advise is appreciated.

[BrianG]

Just that dirt/dust can get into the motor. And since there is little clearance between the coils and rotor, you could scratch them up.

[DwightSchrute]

Originally Posted by BrianG

Just that dirt/dust can get into the motor. And since there is little clearance between the coils and rotor, you could scratch them up.

is that something that could hurt the motor?

[BrianG]

Well, if a big enough rock gets in there, it could jam the rotor and/or tear the coils apart. That's probably a worst-case scenario, but it's a possibility.

[DwightSchrute]

Originally Posted by BrianG

Well, if a big enough rock gets in there, it could jam the rotor and/or tear the coils apart. That's probably a worst-case scenario, but it's a possibility.

thanks for the help. i think i'm gonna stay on the side of caution and use the cover. much appreciated.

[Cain]

does mike still make the front cover? (the one that goes where the wires are coming out)

[emaxxnitro]

Originally Posted by Cain

does mike still make the front cover? (the one that goes where the wires are coming out)

you have to pm him but yes he will