Motor timing Turnigy T20 730kv "Y" winding

[Old School]

I am currently setting the ESC parameters for my 1330mm TFL "Outerlimits" and have set the timing to 8 degrees. It is configured as a "Y" winding. What would be a suitable timing please for normal sport running on a "Y" winding? I am trying to minimise heat in the motor.

Also, I am unable to find how many poles the T20 Turnigy motor is.

[Old School]

To answer my second question it seems that they may be four pole as similar SkyRC Proteus motors are described as such.

[Old School]

This response from Fluid back in July last year in relation to motor timing.

Quote: "Years ago I asked Steve Neu what timing was best for Y and Delta winds. He told me 8*-15* was a good range for Y motors, and Delta motors liked 0-4.8*. Maybe he knows something about BL motors...

I suspect that some sources specify low timing thinking to protect their customers from overheating an over-propped motor. Since most of our motors were originally designed for planes - which usually have much lower amp draw - lower timing may work better for them. Too low timing in a high amp Y-powered boat will slow it down and overheat things."

[fweasel]

I set my timing a little higher than 8* on a Y wind, but it depends on what increments your ESC works at too. Your quote from Fluid is spot on

[Old School]

Many thanks. Yes, I was thinking of trying 12 degrees.