Revolt Cooling mods thread. Let's see'em.

[metoo]

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.

[Mike Caruso]

Nothing fancy turned motor cooling jacket to exit top and bigger I.D. lines. No Issues with stock motor and ESC on Grim 4S. The Gallery has pictures of everything I have done to my Revolt. No problem with battery tray but look close plywood on each end but not touching the hull. (Tip from Grim)

[dirtnsnowrider]

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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[metoo]

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.

Where does the hot water exit?

[dirtnsnowrider]

I have 2 water outlets on the left side of the boat.
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[rickwess]

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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[metoo]

Just 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.

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.

I have 2 water outlets on the left side of the boat.

That ought to be an interesting sight. Where are you guys getting those outlet fittings? What are they called officially?

[rickwess]

The SeaKing's are much more linear than the stock ESC as well.

[dirtnsnowrider]

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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[dirtnsnowrider]

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)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHuQtH48wNY&feature=youtu.be

[rickwess]

Here you go:

http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...prod=aero-2011

http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...prod=aero-2014

[mannytx1]

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

Manny

[rickwess]

Not why you think it's a serious problem. Running a m545 prop and neither the ESC or motor is getting warm enough to warrant anything but a finger measurement.

[Doby]

Hi, 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??

[dirtnsnowrider]

Hi, 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

a bigger rudder = more drag
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.....