MS. Geico v3 cooling system

[stangguy73]

I just bought the Miss Geico 29 v3. First off this is an awesome boat, It handles beautifully. I am running it on 6s and noticed it does build a lot of heat. I would like to split the cooling system. I will keep the one pickup from the rudder and then "t" or "y" it off to feed the motor and speed control separately. I am hoping this will reduce the temps some in the esc. My question is, is it ok to "t" or "y" the separated systems back together so I don't have to add another water exit to the hull. I would just use the existing stock water exit.

Thanks

[shua]

Be sure to check the timing on the ESC. Setting it to 7.5deg will also help with heat issues.

[stangguy73]

I am running the stock 120 amp esc it came with. How can I adjust the timing on it? I have a Hobby wing programmer which I use to adjust my seaking 180 v3 I use in my highly modded impulse 31. Could I use that?

[shua]

Yes the Hobbywing programer can be used to check the timing setting.

[JimClark]

moved this thread, Please no more dupe threads

[JimClark]

I have a hunch your problem is more related to how long you run and possible how drive it. How long is each run and how do you drive it?

[stangguy73]

It runs about 5 minutes. It is a mix of full throttle and half throttle for turning.

[JimClark]

Half throttle builds up heat bigtime. Also how free is the boat running?

[stangguy73]

The boat is running pretty free the boats run hot on 6s according to proboat. I think if I split the cooling up the esc will run much cooler since it won't be getting already warm water from the motor. I really want to know if I can t or y connect them back together to the one waternoutlet.

[TheShaddix]

You should cool your esc first, then the motor. Splitting it isn't a good idea if you have to use Y splitters for your tubing. Only split esc and motor cooling if you have 2 inlets to begin with. But you should be fine with just a single line for both esc and motor.

[stangguy73]

Thanks for the info. Just another question, Why is it a bad idea to split with y connections. I realized I have another water exit I can install in the boat and not y them back together but I would only still have one water pick-up. Either way I am definitely going to cool the esc first then the motor.

[stangguy73]

So after looking at more threads I see the y idea is a bad one. I am going to upgrade to larger tubing and change to a larger water exit. Now should I cool the motor or esc first?

[shua]

You should cool your esc first, then the motor. Splitting it isn't a good idea if you have to use Y splitters for your tubing. Only split esc and motor cooling if you have 2 inlets to begin with. But you should be fine with just a single line for both esc and motor.

So after looking at more threads I see the y idea is a bad one. I am going to upgrade to larger tubing and change to a larger water exit. Now should I cool the motor or esc first?

As has already been stated. ESC first.