Turnigy 180 cooling upgrade

[properchopper]

When you remove & mod the cooling plate what do you use when you put the plate back on to the esc re heat sink compound. I can get the white paste heat sink compound, is this stuff suitable. Thanks Martin.

That's what I used. Should work fine.

[martin]

Thanks Tony, can i ask on the T180 when you use no lvc do you use a low voltage alarm or just keep an eye on run times. Thanks Martin.

[properchopper]

Thanks Tony, can i ask on the T180 when you use no lvc do you use a low voltage alarm or just keep an eye on run times. Thanks Martin.

Martin,

All my boats are configured for sprint (or offshore). Averaging 2 1/2 to three minute runtimes, the race setups are geared towards leaving a safe amount in the batteries.

I've gone high-tech timing my setups ( I really do use this !)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvQbEnwjNSU

[SirBudman32]

Just to let you guys know the heat trick works great for getting the brass nipples out of the ends. I used my mini torch and they came right out.

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[teddyboy]

Tony, Where did you get the 90 degree fittings and are they 10/32? Also, do I owe you some parts from a UL-1?

Thanks Ted

[properchopper]

Tony, Where did you get the 90 degree fittings and are they 10/32? Also, do I owe you some parts from a UL-1?

Thanks Ted

Ted,

These are what I've used : (toggle down; you'll see them) http://kintecracing.com/Water_Cooling_BQFJ.html

I've also used these (larger i.d.) - Aeromarine or Insane Boats has them (Kintec's out of stock)- call to order : DSC03406.JPG
both are 10/32
Be VERY CAREFULL when removing the original barbs - they break off easy & then

Put a drill bit snugly in the barb to keep it from collapsing , hit the joint with a torch, then CAREFULLY break it loose & unscrew.

You were going to send me a UL-1 strut.

[G-UNIT]

jwt:
Did you also drill through the sides to get the holes into the center section then seal up the outside holes?
I can't tell in your pics, in photo #3 I see the hole on the inside but don't see any holes on the outside.
just last night I took the plate off a bad t180a and was contemplating what I could do with it and then this morning here it is, wow what are the chances.

[teddyboy]

Tony, thanks for the response. I will be going back to Longview, Texas and I will round up the UL-1 strut(s) I promised you. I am still in Florida and haven't found time to take care of that business. I will take care of it 2nd week in August. Sorry and thanks for the information.

Ted

[teddyboy]

Tony, my flight got cancelled, trip in two weeks to get those struts for you. The esc cooling mods are complete as per your instructions. Thanks again. Ted

[properchopper]

Tony, my flight got cancelled, trip in two weeks to get those struts for you. The esc cooling mods are complete as per your instructions. Thanks again. Ted

[viper1]

And just when you think you've seen all variations....

Here's another one, most of it not new but for me the ideal combination.

I didn't want to make more holes than necessary, so I drilled 4 holes under an angle, like jwt did.
Next I made a divider or 'dam' from thin aluminium, JB-welded in to keep both sides separated and the water can not go ways it's not supposed to go. (Not likely, but possible if left out) This way I can still use it for dual, or single pickup.
To mount the covers securely, but not permanent, I wanted to use the nipples to hold the covers on.
For this I had to make new nipples with a small flange, as the original nipples are constant diameter.
I think the result looks "cool" ? (pun intended)

[viper1]

Final Photo's :

[properchopper]

Nice Job Have a question ; what tubing did you use that makes nice 90 deg. bends without collapsing ?

[viper1]

Thanks Proper,

That's just "painted on" using the photo before it.
But with the tygon fuel tubing I use for cooling, reality would not be that far of I guess. but it probably will naturally sit in a U-shape instead of 2- 90 deg. bends

[Megabiker98]

This and the seaking esc is the same thing correct???