The weight can be removed by crushing it gently in a desk vise at two positions 90 degrees apart, then pull it off. Motor data is almost impossible to obtain unless it is an OEM type similar to one available in a catalog. R/C rocket glider fans often make their own servos, so maybe they have data. Try to search for them on the web. Peter -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The list server can filter out subtopics (like ads or off topics) for you. See http://www.piclist.com/#topics