Minn-Kota repair

[Will S.]

I have repaired my trolling motor a few times. 1 bad switch in the head unit, and a stuck contact in the motor unit-TWICE (24V but that is probably irrelevant).. Anyway, each time I opened the motor casing there was about 1 cup of water in there. As that does not seem normal- the two little O-rings don't seem they would offer much to keep water out. Maybe the O-rings are shot & I need to replace them as well as the little "sliding" contacts.

1) should any water be inside that motor casing ?

Thanks, Bill

[Ranger520vx]

There should be no water getting into the motor housing. I would clean the housing good where the o-rings seal replace the o-rings and the seal on the prop shaft. It won't last long if it keeps getting water in it water and electric motors don't go well together. Also check the end caps for any cracks.

[Will S.]

Just now, Ranger520vx said:

There should be no water getting into the motor housing. I would clean the housing good where the o-rings seal replace the o-rings and the seal on the prop shaft. It won't last long if it keeps getting water in it water and electric motors don't go well together. Also check the end caps for any cracks.

Yeah, thats what I thought. Thanks for the confirmation...

[Will S.]

On 9/14/2017 at 9:05 AM, Royal Blue said:

I think you may be right.  I saw several places where there were lots of bubbles yesterday.  Fishing was pretty tough yesterday too.  We caught a few, but the 3 keepers were the kind that you almost had to step on to make them keepers.

 

 

[Ranger520vx]

No problem glad I could help

[Ranger520vx]

If you are around Springfield area Marine repair center more than likely has everything you need.

[Will S.]

14 hours ago, Ranger520vx said:

If you are around Springfield area Marine repair center more than likely has everything you need.

Thanks, I already ordered a Brush kit that contains all the seals as well. May as well do it right !  $25. 

 

[Ranger520vx]

You're right no reason to cut corners on the trolling motor.

[Will S.]

You know how the saying goes, never enough time to do it right, but always enough time to do it over...  

[Will S.]

On 10/13/2017 at 10:12 PM, Ranger520vx said:

You're right no reason to cut corners on the trolling motor.

My brush & gasket set arrives today. I am thinking about also using "Permatex Gasket Maker" with the o-rings and seals. This is the last time I want to do this. Whats your opinion on my Permatex idea.