Spartan Motor and water

[Straffa]

If motor (stock) have been under water, do I need to open it and let it dry? (freshwater)
If I do, how do I do it? I see screws back of motor and front.

When I have opened it should I just let it dry or use some WD-40?

[Redfire427]

You have to remove the tray, then unscrew the motor from the tray. The motor end cap that faces the rear of the boat can be removed with 3 screws. You will likely find the motor is full of water. I know mine was. I blew it out with compressed air at a low setting and then let it dry over-night. When reassembling, I oiled the bearings.

Carmen

[SJS]

I agree with drying the motor out . If it is a stock castle motor then the bearings are sealed. This is from Castle tech support.

[hog]

You can also spray the inside of the motor with WD40 to help displace water. Leaving the motor "wet" with WD40 is OK, just drain any excess WD40 before re-assembly.

hog

[THENAPE]

What about lipo batteries if they where underwater?

[SJS]

I flooded my lipos many times and have never had a problem. Oh just a quick quiz for everyone what does WD40 stand for?

[hog]

Water Displacement, formula #40.
hog

Do I win a prize?

[SJS]

I figured you would know hog. The prize is letting eveyone know what it means.

[hog]

I'm so happy when I win

[ScotBoat]

Instead of wd40 etc which is a great tip, and compressed air. I have used a hair dryer on a low setting a few times to blow hot air through motor to displace and evaporate moisture. Any comments on that welcome.