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Unread 12-02-2005, 16:06
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Re: Modifying CIMs to implode?

Taking apart the motors is not illegal, assuming you don't modify the internal parts. However, you should take care when doing so. The motors are not brushless, and when you take the motors apart, it is possible that you will shift the orientation of the brushes with respect to the field magnets, which would either advance or retard the timing (making the motors run better in one direction or the other). However, it should possible to realign the motors when reassembling them either by ear or with an optical tachometer.
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