speed gem 13 timing

[mrotherstuff]

I have a speed gem 13x2 and I have it set at 15 degrees advance timing. Right now the motor feels pretty hot after a minute of running...do I have it too far advance or is just about right?

[ScottPro2]

I have a 12 turn and haven't advanced it any. It gets hot after a full batt. Maybe change your gearing. If it's too hot, usually dropping teeth on the pinion helps.

[Grizzbob]

Yeah, 15 degrees should be fine, I'd worry more about your gearing than anything else. Also, mods will get hotter than most stocks do, it's just something we have to deal with..... :)

[TC3 Benjammin]

I'd either gear down to compensate for the timing, or set the timing back to 5-10 degrees. Setting the timing back a little should help the most because it will save battery life.

[Gabe]

I've had bad luck with SPGem2's...
I've come off the track with a 11x3
at 240* with 0* of timing...HOT!!!
that was a T3 with a 90/13gear on a large track using 3000smh batt.
granted I have a heavy triger finger but please...give me a break...
I haven't seen a D4 burn yet but $$ doesn't grow on trees.
I am now avoiding junk motors for racing...