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Re: smoking drill motors?

From FIRST QA board.

FYI:

Quote:
Section: 5.3.1.4 Status: Answered Date Answered: 1/26/2004
Q: Can we replace the small blue wires that provide power to the drill motors with 10 gauge wire?

A: You may not replace the blue wires, however, you may shorten them such that there is a minimum of 1.5 inches still attached to the motor and solder heavier gauge wire to their cut ends. Do not attempt to unsolder the blue wires from the brush housings. The plastic brush support housing will distort if exposed to soldering temperatures and the alignment of the brushes will be affected, which can permanently degrade motor performance.