Arnold S2 remotoring, what's the final verdict?

[Mark5]

I knew mentioning poles would get things crackin'  ;D

Oh yeah!

Speaking of whips - Chris, I'll probably be reviewing your 0-8-0 work on the A-forum once my step equiped 0-8-0 from the 2nd run ships ...

[Skip]

Is the reason we have not heard from Ed on this topic because we are talking about poles?

[Chris333]

My 0-8-0 has the same motor that goes in this S2.

[wcfn100]

but all other things being equal more poles is still better at slow speed.

Seriously a five pole motor will always have better performance than an equivalent three pole.

It's funny because you both made sure to use the word "equal".  And that's my whole problem with the debate.  Rarely can you compare the exact motor with 3 and 5 poles.  And unless you can there are always other factors.

I've got two motors coming from Eldon.  It looks like he provides sleeving ($5) that is exacly what Chriss posted.  I may still look into the flywheel angle, but I can always go back and add that later.



Jason

[Mark5]

That is precisely why I said all other things being equal. I then proceeded to point out that some of the newer 3 polers may be better than some older 5 polers. The obvious simpleton conclusion being that 3 polers are better than 5 polers! :