Commutator Cleaning Pen
TKO Competition Development

Commutator Cleaning Pen

Regular price $9.95 $0.00 Unit price per

For fast and easy cleaning and polishing of your 12T MudBoss commutator.

  • Over 20,000 glass fibers in pen point
  • Removes carbon tracking for improved power
  • Provides a smooth, flawless finish
  • Includes extra pen point in rear cap
  • PLEASE read the safety instructions bottom of page
  • The fibers can be harmful

Cleaning Instructions Below

You can use the TKO commutator cleaning pen two ways. The second being the fastest and most efficient.

First, by hand:

-Add a large pinion to the shaft for easier turning of armature.

-Twist rear of pen CW to bring the element out about 18MM.

-Lay the motor on its side. One of the openings that is not impeded by a brush arm should be pointing straight up. Carefully insert the element and rest it on the comm surface.

-Apply light pressure, turn the armature CCW while moving the element back and forth until the desired result is achieved. 

-Spray out the comm and oil the bushings.

-Ready to run.

Second, using a drill:

Drill Method Video

-Chuck the 12T arm in a variable speed drill set to turn CCW. Twist rear of pen CW to bring the element out about 18MM.

-Lay the drill and motor on its side  One of the openings that is not impeded by a brush arm should be pointing straight up. Carefully insert the element and rest it on the comm surface.

-Apply light pressure and slowly rotate the armature CCW with the drill while moving the element back and forth. Check your work frequently until desired result is achieved.

-Spray out the comm and oil the bushings.

-Ready to run.

 

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