Battery/Trolling Motor Issue Solved

[Smithvillesteve]

Just thought i would post how i ended up with my battery problem in case it helps someone in the future. Jerry at Jerry's Trolling Motor Service in Parkville had me bring the battery and trolling motor to him after my buddy and i was having problems getting the brush plate back on. He tested the armature (FishingWrench info) and said it was drawing too much. Recommended a new armature. Said the brushes (more Fishingwrench info) looked just fine but might as well put new ones on since we had the plate out. Tested my battery and put a load on it and said it was weak. Recommended a new battery. Jerry put my trolling motor back together with all new seals and sold me an Interstate battery. Took it out to Smithville lake yesterday and fished the dam for walleyes for a couple of hours. Everything worked great!! Battery had the trolling motor tester at 4 lights which shows a full charge. Trolling motor had a renewed energy and seemed to run quieter. Once again, thanks to everybody on here for helping me out. Fishingwrench: I cant thank you enough. Your input was so valuable!! If you live in the Kansas City area and have any trolling motor issues i highly recommend Jerry's Trolling Motor Service in Parkville. He didnt charge me a dime for putting the trolling motor back together or for the new seals. Great guy. 

[fishinwrench]

Good deal!   👍