I’ve seen mention of running larger cooling lines, dual lines, larger fittings, and such and so forth. I would like to see pics of cooling mods you guys have done to your Revolt. If you have before and after results, that's all the better.
Revolt Cooling mods thread. Let's see'em.
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Ask and you shall receive. I have updated the lines to Dubro large #204 fuel tubing and added a secondary water pick up off the back of the transom where you bolt the strut arm mount to the hull. Hope this helps you out.
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Where does the hot water exit?Originally posted by dirtnsnowrider View PostAsk and you shall receive. I have updated the lines to Dubro large #204 fuel tubing and added a secondary water pick up off the back of the transom where you bolt the strut arm mount to the hull.Revolt 30, Octura M545, Spectrum DX3S tx, ORX rx, Shaft from Kinetic...not on the water yet.
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Just an upgrade to 5/32 tubing and proper thru hull fittings. Stock motor and SeaKing 120A ESC both running warm to the touch (but not worth measuring) with a Octura m545 prop.
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I was thinking about going with a Seaking ESC if for nothing else but to control the LVC. Man, this cheap boat is starting not to be so cheap, but so is the case with all my RC vehicles.Originally posted by rickwess View PostJust an upgrade to 5/32 tubing and proper thru hull fittings. Stock motor and SeaKing 120A ESC both running warm to the touvh (not worth measuring) with a Octura m545 prop.
That ought to be an interesting sight. Where are you guys getting those outlet fittings? What are they called officially?Originally posted by dirtnsnowrider View PostI have 2 water outlets on the left side of the boat.Revolt 30, Octura M545, Spectrum DX3S tx, ORX rx, Shaft from Kinetic...not on the water yet.
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the water outlets on my revolt are from aquacraft part number aqub9519. I have also used aluminum antenna holders in the past as water outlets.
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That ought to be an interesting sight. Where are you guys getting those outlet fittings? What are they called officially?[/QUOTE]
check out this video to see what the dual outlets look like on my revolt, its the chase boat in this video (solid blue metallic)

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100_0302.jpg100_0303.jpg100_0304.jpgHi, Mike grimracer zaborowski
I think there are serious problems with the design of the rudder, the water pickup hole is very high, need 1 inch below ( the water pickup hole should be no less than one inch below the keel) very small rudder, a minimum recommended length is 1 times the diameter of its support below Lx 15% 30”x15% = 4,5” minimum. (REVOLT 30 ONLY 4")
LVC not protects the batteries
thank you very much
MannyLast edited by mannytx1; 06-02-2013, 05:39 PM.
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Originally posted by mannytx1 View PostHi, Mike grimracer zaborowski
I think there are serious problems with the design of the rudder, the water pickup hole is very high, need 1 inch below ( the water pickup hole should be no less than one inch below the keel) very small rudder, a minimum recommended length is 1 times the diameter of its support below Lx 15% 30”x15% = 4,5” minimum. (REVOLT 30 ONLY 4")
LVC not protects the batteries
thank you very much
Manny
Again, where did you come up with the calculation to prove to yourself that a problem exists when there really is none??Grand River Marine Modellers
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a bigger rudder = more dragOriginally posted by mannytx1 View PostHi, Mike grimracer zaborowski
I think there are serious problems with the design of the rudder, the water pickup hole is very high, need 1 inch below ( the water pickup hole should be no less than one inch below the keel) very small rudder, a minimum recommended length is 1 times the diameter of its support below Lx 15% 30”x15% = 4,5” minimum. (REVOLT 30 ONLY 4")
LVC not protects the batteries
thank you very much
Manny
the boat handles excellent with the stock rudder and does a more than adequate cooling job. This is a very popular boat and sure there are a few tweaks to make it better but the bang for the buck is there. As for the lvc not working properly. Have you checked your batteries. Many a time somebody will not balance their packs when they should (every time for cheap china packs). You said the lvc did not protect the batteries, what exactly happened. What were the cell readings after the run? Just trying to help out.....
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The LVC is permanently set too low. Check the manual for yourself. This is why guys using the stock (and even non-stock just for peace of mind) ESC time their runs rather than rely on the LVC.Originally posted by dirtnsnowrider View PostYou said the lvc did not protect the batteries, what exactly happened. ....Revolt 30, Octura M545, Spectrum DX3S tx, ORX rx, Shaft from Kinetic...not on the water yet.
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