There's a time to go fast and a time to go slow....knowing the difference makes you a pro!! I learned that myself over a 45 year career and see you've learned that too. Nice straightforward, easy to follow work. Kudos to you!!
In high school drafting class decades ago I learned from Mr Schultz that in life there seems to be never enough time to do something right but always enough time to do it over. And all these years since then I have also learned that many people have not been exposed to that. philosophy.
Two years later this motor is going strong th-cam.com/users/postUgkxBZWgzfpS2Jj7JqIHyaSZjyVHNUgCKCBf Just uploaded a video of it after 2 years. We use it probably a dozen days each year on our small raft.-original review- We got this motor the other day and tested it out. I don't have anything to compare it to, but it seems good to me. It has all the features advertised - the motor housing is metal. We will see how it performs longer term and I will revise this review if needed. Some initial observations:- Good thrust, moves our boat around really well- It comes with a circuit breaker but no switch - so there's no way to kill the motor other than yanking the connection off the battery. I installed an inline switch.- The mount bracket is plastic and I worry it might break- There are a number of plastic parts that I worry about, but the most important ones are metal or some kind of composite
Thank you for making this video! My motor was just as dead, verified the head was good and moved to the motor. Lots of building up on the brushes and armature? Cleaned it all up and assembled, thank you so much!
love your straight forward teaching methodology! Great use of the camera so your viewers can see what's going on. Also enjoyed learning how to check the power supply. Thanks Jeff!
Minn Kota's are really great. I repaired mine once and the customer service was great. When I found out where to get parts list I was actually able to get replacement decals and side plate to make my motor look brand new. They definitely designed their products for repair ability. It was cool to see how got into the motor head itself. I thought it was going to be more difficult. Easy peasy.
I'm here 4 years later. I purchased a used minn kota c2 55 transom mount trolling motor for $50 from a nice older gentleman that got it for free on the curbside. It ran slowly, so I knew something wasn't right. Sure enough, I opened her up and water came out. I cleaned all the rust, ordered up most of the parts for the lower end plus a new prop ($100). The armature at $50 was the most expensive. But, given the fact that there was water in it, and I live in MN, I figured the armature had seen some freezing temps with water in it. I wasn't too interested in testing it on the water when it got hot and created an open circuit. With your video, I will have a like-new trolling motor for much less! Clearly, I could've saved even more w/o the armature replacement...but, when you live in MN, $50 is cheap given our short summers! That, and I like wrenching - it's free labor when it's a hobby!
Tha ks for the video man. I'm a industrial maintenance millwright guy who's had a lifetime of turning wrenches on cars as well, but this video gave me the proper insight to be able to confidently rip mine apart and find loose magnets. It had a rattle before. 👍👍
Love the loaded custom testers. I am a 32yr Master ASE and specialize in exercising poltergeists. I use many a tool I developed especially when you find a common testing situation. I have 3 different bulbs, I use an old halogen high low with a switch wired in to make it single or dual load, I use 3157 also with a switch and a 921 for low current loads. cooling fans to pwm fuel modules, works wonders.
I wanted to do some major modifications to a couple of trolling motors and wasn’t sure how they was built before buying them and taking them apart, I just wanted to thank you I know how they work now so I can put together a plan well before I buy them. Thank you man great video.
Thank you for your outstanding video. It helped me diagnose the same exact problem and because of your help I was able to restore and rebuild my lower unit. My lower unit now runs like new. Thanks for teaching.
Great video. Got to see what was wrong and how you fixed it as well as how you took everything apart. Just one thought. The pin in the propeller you made out of a drill bit. I thought those pins were a much softer metal and were meant to break when the propeller is stressed to keep the shaft or propeller from being damaged. Love the video. Thank you for taking the time to make it so worth watching.
Just fixed my Newport Vessels trolling motor (46 lbs.) using the video as a guide. The spring mechanism was slightly different but otherwise this guide was very helpful. Thanks Jeff.
That was exactly what I needed to see. I have that exact troller motor and ive started doing some of the things you did. However, I didnt know about the brushes, or those 2 pieces that have the wore attached to it. Ill sand it just like you did and see what happens. Thanks a lot showing your video.
Quickly grabbing the front of the motor shaft while slipping in the steel manet casing allowed me to be successful. I just hooked up a deep cycle battery to the motor and all speeds work and prop is spinning in the correct direction. Cost of 1995 AT 36 foot-operated trolling motor (that was not working) $40. Rebuild kit cost:$32.50 Effort at 2 hours of working on and off AND finding a 6.5mm socket to open up the thing: priceless!
Bruh my dude buddy friend I cannot tell you how much I appreciate this video. I have the exact same trolling motor and repaired it exactly like you did thank you my friend.
You are remarkable! At 3:39 I think I heard "brush holder". I believe I heard you say that the brush holder is wearing out. Then you did say "That's your problem right there". I have a Traxxis 55 pounder and it has been difficult to get it to even spin on the first outing. I had to repeatedly tap it with something massive and then it would start and stop. This morning I made a decision to try to fix it, BASED ON YOUR VIDEO.. I consider myself smart and highly skilled with fine woodworking. But I have zero aptitude with anything electrical and not motivated toward mechanical stuff. I am now. LOL. After. taking that motor apart and doing what you said, I noticed that one of the spring loaded brush holders would not pop out freely. After using 400 grit to smooth a boogger (as you say) and lubing things (especially the one brush holder (?)) I reassembled it and when to the garage to test it. I made up my mind that if it did not work on the first attempt, I would make that 800 call and order a new Traxxis 55. IT WORKED!!! And it works smoothly in forward and reverse (one other problem was the shear pin had snapped and a piece was stuck in the shaft hole) It works like it was new. Of course, it is probably 3 years old now and I use it a lot for my loon work (please see my website below my name). This winter I am going to take it down cellar and service it completely. The plate, underneath those two brush holders is broken (separated) on one side, causing one brush holder to press unevenly. I will see if I can order it right after typing this reply. I love my electric motors (a Traxxis 40 too) and have been on the water my entire life. Now, because your teachings, I am going to actually enjoy servicing the motors myself. Thank you www.itsaboutnature.net
Well done sir. I truly enjoyed that presentation. I only wish it was still daylight...I'd go pull mine off the boat right now because I know I'm gonna fix it!
Love your trouble shooting skills. Throwing parts at something and hopefully it fixed it can be expensive and timely. (I have been guilty of doing) Great repair at little cost. Well Done!
Bought a Minn Kota from a guy and took his word that it worked and guess what... But thanks to you and your awesome video I got her going like new! Thank you Sir
Thanks so much for the info I feel much better of doing a rebuild on my trolling motor I have 245.00 in parts Shaft broken and lost my prop So I decided to replace brush assy O rings. Shaft assy etc It’s a Rip tided 110lb thrust 36v Thanks again
It's nice to see someone that actually FIXES something instead of simply replacing entire assemblies. Fixing things seems to be a lost art form. Wish I had a friend like you around here to fix my 20 year old Min Kota Power Drive that hasn't been used in 15 years and the foot pedal has been laying in the boat for at least 12 years. Might be a little more challenging for you but I bet you could fix it no problem.
Very helpful and informative. I have an older one that has very little wear, just has sat for a long time. This gives me a bit more confidence to get it going. Thanks.
Great video. I love your attention to detail. I picked up a non-working Minn Kota for free. After watching your video I was able to take it apart, diagnose it, and fix it in about 30 minutes It turns out it was the same exact problem as the one in your video. A little cleaning and sanding of the brushes was all it took.
Just watched your video and a bunch of others covering the same thing and have come to the conclusion that you may send your version to all others trying to explain the same thing so they can learn what they are doing. Great work, wished I'd came across yours first. The others were entertaining though
Well that was great ! I really like the way you explain what you’re doing, why you’re doing that way and explaining other methods to fault find and your process of elimination. Great video. Many thanks I’m Subscribed !
The most informational video on TH-cam.thank you. I'm am electronics engineer and this gave me the confidence i needed to address both of my motors giving me trouble
Great video. A friend gave me an older 27 lb thrust minn kota that sat up for a few years, and he didn't think it worked. It worked fine but I'm saving your video for future references. Thanks
Great informative video! I'm a little out of my element working on an electric motor but this gave me a great understanding of what I'll be looking for when I dig into my Endura tomorrow. Thanks!
I'm so glad I found this vid. I'm going fishing in the morning and in cleaning up the boat, charging the battery ect. I found my trolling motor not working. Kind of sucks as I just bought it last year and only used it four times, and the store told me there's no warranty. But this'll get me fixed up so I can get out on the lake in the morning.
Really good video. I'll try my best to explain my situation. I have a 70 pound in Kota foot operated trolling motor, It's getting power everywhere I took the blade off, So I could get to the motor. I noticed just below the little pin that holds the blade on the shaft but just below it is what looks like a fixed washer surrounded by a piece of rubber it looked like it was sticking out so I tapped it back down so it was flush and level and my trolling motor started working fine. It's pretty new not even 2 years old
Thank you William. It's nice to get the younger interested in things. Years down the road knowing how things work can be so beneficial and the pride of being able to repair instead of hiring out.
What a handy fella lol I envy this guy tho cuz he gets to do what he enjoys doing and he's obviously quite stress free in his element 🙌👏👏 Great video btw! Liked n subscribed😉
great video. need to replace the brush end housing on mine after breaking off the skeg on an obstruction. tripping the brush springs after inserting the armature was an insight. after reading many stories of guys using their fingers to hold them back (most unsuccessful) i knew there had to be a better way. thanks again
Very informative. I am trying to figure out what’s wrong with mine. Head will turn fine but propellor doesn’t work when pushing throttle button on foot pedal. This video didn’t cover that issue but I still watched it. Lots of good tips. Thanks
Another great video.......I love the shots of the turkeys, rainbows, crows, etc. mixed in with the mechanical stuff. I got a piece of adhesive backed sand paper stuck on my bench, for doing that kind of stuff. Works great.
Lots of cridders out here. Thanks for the tip Dave, actually have some 6" discs for the da with the sticky on the back, multiple grit. Never thought of using those!
Excellent video, I bought a Newport Vessels 55 lb thrust, and I rotated the handle 180 degrees to mount on my kayak. In the process of putting the bolt back through the shaft, The bolt cut one my wires. I had to pull the motor out and un hook the wire to allow me to pull the wire out enough to heat shrink it. I don't know how to reinstall the motor as the brushes are spring loaded.
Outstanding video !! Thanks for the helpful hint for holding the bushes re-tracked with re-assembling then releasing the tension springs ! Professional repair.....
Great vid! I came across this while looking for a video on removing a stuck sheer pin. I think I might pull mine apart and give it a full service now. Thank you!
Very nice video. It has given me a nice view of the inside thanks! I just bought a used one today. It runs smooth but its always nice to know whats inside should I have to service mine in the future. Most all parts are available online. Good job!
Great video.....Unfortunately I might have "fixed" something that was not broken. I took everything apart just as you did. Sanded and cleaned everything only to have it still not work. I then sanded down the battery clamps there were rusty and it started working great. At least I know everything is clean and lubed....plus no more fishing line.
Wow! That armature and case looks the size of the one I have here but this ones for a 48 Volt E Drive. Might just be the way it looks in the video hu? They want over 200 bucks for the replacement for the minn kota e drive everywhere I look. I have a smaller Min Kota 55 that i got a hold of for only 10.00 but the problem with it is, it got run over LOL still works but all teh plastic mount hardware is busted up and the cords are a ripped apart. I just ordered a new handle for 10 bucks. I think I should get new o rings and take that case apart like you did and make sure its still water tight. Great video. I have never tore into one of these. That E drive costs a Fortune. the guy I got my boat from said it ran fine but they got the boat from a estate sale and when the previous owner passed away the family left the boat with the motor in the water for 5 years. I'm hoping I can restore the guts in there and that all that fancy battery op computer board parts are all ok since they were covered and insulated. They are selling those e drives for thousands of dollars! YIKES! I'm hoping I can get it going and fund the restore on the old pontoon and then just run my 40hp Gas merc on it. LOL I dig the drill press trick, I will try that if it's repairable. Thanks.
That was nice thanks Boss I was looking to purchase an older 17 lb thrust model but thought I'd look up videos and you were the first to click on - appreciate your time - nice breakdown sir
2jeffs1 Hey boss i have question ,you may be able to answer if possible please. On the Minn Kota Motors is it possible , to rotate the handle control head unit on the shaft ,the same way the propeller is ( so rotate the handle head unit 180 degrees ,mount it in front of me and use it that way on a kayak , is what I was thinking , what do you think. I still haven't bought one or messed with one yet ,that's why I'm asking the yellow perch off the Magothy River - off of the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland are starting to run. I am Getting older paddling is starting to suck long distances , LOL Thanks man appreciate your time and opinion !
hi2jeffs1, I have a Minn Kota SP70 trolling motor and was having a problem with the prop going slower and slower. I thought it was the armature/brushes so ordered a replacement kit. (Turned out it was not the armature/brushings but instead a circuit board going bad. I replaced the circuit boatd but decided to go ahead and 'upgrade' with the new (and supposedly improved) armature/brush assembly that had a larger set of brushes to make a broader contact with the wider bars on the commutator. In the kit was also several new seals and a new brush holder housing. I noticed that the screw holes in the new brush holder housing were rotated about 30 degrees counter-clockwise compared to the old brush holder housing (that has the smaller brushes). But I installed everything and slipped on the motor housing assembly with the strong magnets and screwed everything back together. It seemed to work out of the water but in the water I noticed at least a 50% drop in thrust power. My question is.. because of the new brush holder is having to be rotated 30% counter-clockwise and the brushes no longer in the same alignment as the old brushes AND because I cannot rotate the magnets in the motor housing because the long screws slide down between the magnets to hold the entire unit together, does the offset brushes affect the power? As I recall, my original brushes made contact with the commutator at a 90 degree angle to the magnets. The new brushes make contact with the new armature/commutator at what appears to be 60 or 70 degrees counter-clockwise to the magnets.
I totally believe you are correct on your diagnosis. The only other thing to check is that the controller is giving full voltage to the motor under load. However I really doubt that the new controller is the culprit.
@@2jeffs1 What I may end up doing is drilling 2 new holes in the replacement brush holder to correspond with the old brush holder holes. I took the boat out today with the old armature and brushes and it was only about 70% up to power.... I will get this thing figured out one of these days..!
Awesome vid my man. Loved it. But am trying to find why my 2!! intex trolling motor bm4212 shut off just a few seconds after running. Both brand new. Never in water
FYI the motor was too loud for me the way to fix that is to loosen the two long bolts and turn the housing it will be quieter and perform better on the water turn it left and right until you hit the sweet spot.
Great video thank you. I wonder if you know of a way to test if the thrust of a trolling motor. Upgraded to a wifi/Bluetooth enabled Minkota Terrova. Everything works great but it just feels sluggish and slower then before. Have not found a way to test if it's at full thrust/capacity.
great video! i would never have guessed they use brushed motors in those. they are so silent. and must deal with water. honesttly i just watched the video to find out if they use hall sensors for their bldc. now im confused!
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There's a time to go fast and a time to go slow....knowing the difference makes you a pro!! I learned that myself over a 45 year career and see you've learned that too. Nice straightforward, easy to follow work. Kudos to you!!
In high school drafting class decades ago I learned from Mr Schultz that in life there seems to be never enough time to do something right but always enough time to do it over. And all these years since then I have also learned that many people have not been exposed to that. philosophy.
I got mine working thanks to you! Saved me $500 or so
Glad I found this video. My wife picked up 5 of these that don't work. Now I know how to troubleshoot them. Thank you!
Two years later this motor is going strong th-cam.com/users/postUgkxBZWgzfpS2Jj7JqIHyaSZjyVHNUgCKCBf Just uploaded a video of it after 2 years. We use it probably a dozen days each year on our small raft.-original review- We got this motor the other day and tested it out. I don't have anything to compare it to, but it seems good to me. It has all the features advertised - the motor housing is metal. We will see how it performs longer term and I will revise this review if needed. Some initial observations:- Good thrust, moves our boat around really well- It comes with a circuit breaker but no switch - so there's no way to kill the motor other than yanking the connection off the battery. I installed an inline switch.- The mount bracket is plastic and I worry it might break- There are a number of plastic parts that I worry about, but the most important ones are metal or some kind of composite
Thank you for making this video! My motor was just as dead, verified the head was good and moved to the motor. Lots of building up on the brushes and armature? Cleaned it all up and assembled, thank you so much!
love your straight forward teaching methodology! Great use of the camera so your viewers can see what's going on. Also enjoyed learning how to check the power supply. Thanks Jeff!
Minn Kota's are really great. I repaired mine once and the customer service was great. When I found out where to get parts list I was actually able to get replacement decals and side plate to make my motor look brand new. They definitely designed their products for repair ability. It was cool to see how got into the motor head itself. I thought it was going to be more difficult. Easy peasy.
Nice to see a guy who can use his hands and head to solve problems like the old days....
Love your videos...keep it up....
You make everything look so obvious and simple.
I'm here 4 years later. I purchased a used minn kota c2 55 transom mount trolling motor for $50 from a nice older gentleman that got it for free on the curbside. It ran slowly, so I knew something wasn't right. Sure enough, I opened her up and water came out. I cleaned all the rust, ordered up most of the parts for the lower end plus a new prop ($100). The armature at $50 was the most expensive. But, given the fact that there was water in it, and I live in MN, I figured the armature had seen some freezing temps with water in it. I wasn't too interested in testing it on the water when it got hot and created an open circuit.
With your video, I will have a like-new trolling motor for much less! Clearly, I could've saved even more w/o the armature replacement...but, when you live in MN, $50 is cheap given our short summers! That, and I like wrenching - it's free labor when it's a hobby!
Tha ks for the video man. I'm a industrial maintenance millwright guy who's had a lifetime of turning wrenches on cars as well, but this video gave me the proper insight to be able to confidently rip mine apart and find loose magnets. It had a rattle before. 👍👍
I was not looking forward to tearing my motor apart, but now I am, armed with this friendly, common sense approach.
Well done! Best break down and repair explanation I've been able to find. I'm a DIY novice when it comes to this kind of thing. Thanks for the help.
Your welcome Edward. Much appreciated too on my end when people take time to leave a comment.
Love the loaded custom testers. I am a 32yr Master ASE and specialize in exercising poltergeists. I use many a tool I developed especially when you find a common testing situation. I have 3 different bulbs, I use an old halogen high low with a switch wired in to make it single or dual load, I use 3157 also with a switch and a 921 for low current loads. cooling fans to pwm fuel modules, works wonders.
My 54# thrust electric motor just quit working, after 5 outings. Not afraid to tackle 'tearing-it-apart', because of your Video. Thank You Very Much.
If Bob Ross were a mechanic....Great video!
Ha ha. I was just about to wright “”and we’ll just clean up this little brush right over here”. Lol.
Wow can I send my trolling motor to fix
Thank you Dan Aykroyd for the tutorial. Da bears
I wanted to do some major modifications to a couple of trolling motors and wasn’t sure how they was built before buying them and taking them apart, I just wanted to thank you I know how they work now so I can put together a plan well before I buy them. Thank you man great video.
Thank you for stopping by Seth. So appreciate the feed back!
Who’s the man? Your the man! Thank you for explaining this is such great detail. I wish I was one half as organized as you!🤙
Thank you for your outstanding video. It helped me diagnose the same exact problem and because of your help I was able to restore and rebuild my lower unit. My lower unit now runs like new. Thanks for teaching.
Great video. Got to see what was wrong and how you fixed it as well as how you took everything apart. Just one thought. The pin in the propeller you made out of a drill bit. I thought those pins were a much softer metal and were meant to break when the propeller is stressed to keep the shaft or propeller from being damaged. Love the video. Thank you for taking the time to make it so worth watching.
Just fixed my Newport Vessels trolling motor (46 lbs.) using the video as a guide. The spring mechanism was slightly different but otherwise this guide was very helpful. Thanks Jeff.
That was exactly what I needed to see. I have that exact troller motor and ive started doing some of the things you did. However, I didnt know about the brushes, or those 2 pieces that have the wore attached to it. Ill sand it just like you did and see what happens. Thanks a lot showing your video.
Quickly grabbing the front of the motor shaft while slipping in the steel manet casing allowed me to be successful. I just hooked up a deep cycle battery to the motor and all speeds work and prop is spinning in the correct direction. Cost of 1995 AT 36 foot-operated trolling motor (that was not working) $40. Rebuild kit cost:$32.50 Effort at 2 hours of working on and off AND finding a 6.5mm socket to open up the thing: priceless!
Bruh my dude buddy friend I cannot tell you how much I appreciate this video. I have the exact same trolling motor and repaired it exactly like you did thank you my friend.
Great job on that trolling motor! I have one that is dying now. Need someone like you around Portland, Maine. Thanks for the show
You are remarkable! At 3:39 I think I heard "brush holder". I believe I heard you say that the brush holder is wearing out. Then you did say "That's your problem right there". I have a Traxxis 55 pounder and it has been difficult to get it to even spin on the first outing. I had to repeatedly tap it with something massive and then it would start and stop. This morning I made a decision to try to fix it, BASED ON YOUR VIDEO.. I consider myself smart and highly skilled with fine woodworking. But I have zero aptitude with anything electrical and not motivated toward mechanical stuff. I am now. LOL. After. taking that motor apart and doing what you said, I noticed that one of the spring loaded brush holders would not pop out freely. After using 400 grit to smooth a boogger (as you say) and lubing things (especially the one brush holder (?)) I reassembled it and when to the garage to test it. I made up my mind that if it did not work on the first attempt, I would make that 800 call and order a new Traxxis 55.
IT WORKED!!! And it works smoothly in forward and reverse (one other problem was the shear pin had snapped and a piece was stuck in the shaft hole)
It works like it was new. Of course, it is probably 3 years old now and I use it a lot for my loon work (please see my website below my name). This winter I am going to take it down cellar and service it completely. The plate, underneath those two brush holders is broken (separated) on one side, causing one brush holder to press unevenly. I will see if I can order it right after typing this reply.
I love my electric motors (a Traxxis 40 too) and have been on the water my entire life. Now, because your teachings, I am going to actually enjoy servicing the motors myself.
Thank you
www.itsaboutnature.net
Well done sir. I truly enjoyed that presentation. I only wish it was still daylight...I'd go pull mine off the boat right now because I know I'm gonna fix it!
Love your trouble shooting skills. Throwing parts at something and hopefully it fixed it can be expensive and timely. (I have been guilty of doing)
Great repair at little cost.
Well Done!
Bought a Minn Kota from a guy and took his word that it worked and guess what... But thanks to you and your awesome video I got her going like new! Thank you Sir
Your welcome! Cool write - up Kenny. One likes to trust people, I have that too and on several more recent purchases.... Glad to help you out!
Great video, detailed, informative, simple and good lighting. Can’t ask for anymore! Keep up the good work👍
Thanks so much for the info
I feel much better of doing a rebuild on my trolling motor
I have 245.00 in parts
Shaft broken and lost my prop
So I decided to replace brush assy O rings. Shaft assy etc
It’s a Rip tided 110lb thrust
36v
Thanks again
It's nice to see someone that actually FIXES something instead of simply replacing entire assemblies. Fixing things seems to be a lost art form. Wish I had a friend like you around here to fix my 20 year old Min Kota Power Drive that hasn't been used in 15 years and the foot pedal has been laying in the boat for at least 12 years. Might be a little more challenging for you but I bet you could fix it no problem.
This is the first trolling motor I have owned. It’s been great! Lots of thrust. Would recommend.
Very helpful and informative. I have an older one that has very little wear, just has sat for a long time. This gives me a bit more confidence to get it going. Thanks.
Great video. I love your attention to detail. I picked up a non-working Minn Kota for free. After watching your video I was able to take it apart, diagnose it, and fix it in about 30 minutes It turns out it was the same exact problem as the one in your video. A little cleaning and sanding of the brushes was all it took.
Thank you Kevin! Enjoyed reading your comment. Having the same issue and that the video helped you out. The best part was you got it for free!
Wish I had a friend like you around! Great video!!
Just watched your video and a bunch of others covering the same thing and have come to the conclusion that you may send your version to all others trying to explain the same thing so they can learn what they are doing. Great work, wished I'd came across yours first. The others were entertaining though
Excellent, step by step video! Easy to follow and no fluff.......just information. Well done.
This is exactly what I needed for the old troller I picked up on craigslist. Thank you!
I would like to see how the brushes are held in by the springs then released, thanks, Kyle. I liked your video.
What a Champion. Tore mine apart, and had the exact same issue. Works like a charm now
Well that was great !
I really like the way you explain what you’re doing, why you’re doing that way and explaining other methods to fault find and your process of elimination.
Great video.
Many thanks
I’m Subscribed !
The most informational video on TH-cam.thank you. I'm am electronics engineer and this gave me the confidence i needed to address both of my motors giving me trouble
Did U repair them after all?
Great video. A friend gave me an older 27 lb thrust minn kota that sat up for a few years, and he didn't think it worked. It worked fine but I'm saving your video for future references. Thanks
Great informative video! I'm a little out of my element working on an electric motor but this gave me a great understanding of what I'll be looking for when I dig into my Endura tomorrow. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Diagnosing is half the fun. Nicely done.
Thank You! Sure is. Was surprised on how nice it was designed for working on.
Nice work on the trolling motor. No nonsense and totally appreciated.
I'm so glad I found this vid. I'm going fishing in the morning and in cleaning up the boat, charging the battery ect. I found my trolling motor not working. Kind of sucks as I just bought it last year and only used it four times, and the store told me there's no warranty. But this'll get me fixed up so I can get out on the lake in the morning.
I wish my mind worked like yours. You just break it down so simply you make it look easy (which it's not). Can't wait for the shop tour!
Thankx Tony. I integrated many things into the building that will be shown/explained on that video. Should be a few ideas for others to grab.
I just saved one from the dumpster. Thought I'd check your video out. Excellent information here so I'm ready to proceed.
Really good video. I'll try my best to explain my situation. I have a 70 pound in Kota foot operated trolling motor, It's getting power everywhere I took the blade off, So I could get to the motor. I noticed just below the little pin that holds the blade on the shaft but just below it is what looks like a fixed washer surrounded by a piece of rubber it looked like it was sticking out so I tapped it back down so it was flush and level and my trolling motor started working fine. It's pretty new not even 2 years old
I want to thank you for posting this video I had found 1 that was on the end of someone's driveway and it didn't work and fixed it thanks again 😊.
About to try this on mine. Explained so well I bet I can do it. Please make videos of everything.
Great Video. Took the opportunity to show my 10 year old how an electric motor works. Great video. Thanks for sharing. William in Miami.
Thank you William. It's nice to get the younger interested in things. Years down the road knowing how things work can be so beneficial and the pride of being able to repair instead of hiring out.
What a handy fella lol
I envy this guy tho cuz he gets to do what he enjoys doing and he's obviously quite stress free in his element 🙌👏👏 Great video btw!
Liked n subscribed😉
Saved my motor today. Had the exact same issue. I’m so glad I came across this video
Thank you i almost thru out an endura 55 trolling motor saw your video it helped me out alot great video
From 1 Jeff to another thank you you saved me $500 when my own traxxas stopped working
great video. need to replace the brush end housing on mine after breaking off the skeg on an obstruction. tripping the brush springs after inserting the armature was an insight. after reading many stories of guys using their fingers to hold them back (most unsuccessful) i knew there had to be a better way. thanks again
Your welcome. Enjoyed reading your write up!
Very informative. I am trying to figure out what’s wrong with mine. Head will turn fine but propellor doesn’t work when pushing throttle button on foot pedal. This video didn’t cover that issue but I still watched it. Lots of good tips. Thanks
Best tutorial on trolling repair. I just fixed my motor following this. You legend!
So appreciate your comment, glad to help!
Thanks for the info , my trolling motor is up and running now!
Folks, it starts with his dog coming out to meet us. That is so cute. I subscribed and am going to follow any and all of his videos
Another great video.......I love the shots of the turkeys, rainbows, crows, etc. mixed in with the mechanical stuff. I got a piece of adhesive backed sand paper stuck on my bench, for doing that kind of stuff. Works great.
Lots of cridders out here. Thanks for the tip Dave, actually have some 6" discs for the da with the sticky on the back, multiple grit. Never thought of using those!
Excellent video,
I bought a Newport Vessels 55 lb thrust, and I rotated the handle 180 degrees to mount on my kayak. In the process of putting the bolt back through the shaft, The bolt cut one my wires. I had to pull the motor out and un hook the wire to allow me to pull the wire out enough to heat shrink it. I don't know how to reinstall the motor as the brushes are spring loaded.
Outstanding video !! Thanks for the helpful hint for holding the bushes re-tracked with re-assembling then releasing the tension springs ! Professional repair.....
Great vid! I came across this while looking for a video on removing a stuck sheer pin. I think I might pull mine apart and give it a full service now. Thank you!
Very nice video. It has given me a nice view of the inside thanks! I just bought a used one today. It runs smooth but its always nice to know whats inside should I have to service mine in the future. Most all parts are available online. Good job!
Great video.....Unfortunately I might have "fixed" something that was not broken. I took everything apart just as you did. Sanded and cleaned everything only to have it still not work. I then sanded down the battery clamps there were rusty and it started working great. At least I know everything is clean and lubed....plus no more fishing line.
great repair, love that shop too,
Thank you. We do enjoy challenge of keeping things from those recyclers! ;>)
Look who I found while trying to fix a free trolling motor lol. Love both your guys' videos
You make it look easy. Looking forward to the upcoming vids!
Have lots that I wish to cover on the shop one.
Love it! Appreciate the easy pace and full but not-too-much explanation. Good shop habits! - I'd love to have my sons watch you.
Ahoy mate thks a million for your video, I did same thing to my trolling motor and got it running again 👍 thks again
Most excellent video. Thank you so much! This is getting me out of a jam right now. Thanks again.
Great video and instructions are easy to follow. Awaiting parts to come in and then I'll reassemble and see how it goes. Will let you know.
Back together and working like a charm. Thank you very much.
This vide was awsome! Our motor is now purring like a charm! Thanks!
Will be working on mine tomorrow. Thanks for an informative and simple approach
So well done - both the video and commentary !!
Good job very thorough and helped me out a lot. Thank you very much. Keep up the good work.👍👍
Grade project very instructive for me. Thank you
Wow! That armature and case looks the size of the one I have here but this ones for a 48 Volt E Drive. Might just be the way it looks in the video hu? They want over 200 bucks for the replacement for the minn kota e drive everywhere I look. I have a smaller Min Kota 55 that i got a hold of for only 10.00 but the problem with it is, it got run over LOL still works but all teh plastic mount hardware is busted up and the cords are a ripped apart. I just ordered a new handle for 10 bucks. I think I should get new o rings and take that case apart like you did and make sure its still water tight. Great video. I have never tore into one of these. That E drive costs a Fortune. the guy I got my boat from said it ran fine but they got the boat from a estate sale and when the previous owner passed away the family left the boat with the motor in the water for 5 years. I'm hoping I can restore the guts in there and that all that fancy battery op computer board parts are all ok since they were covered and insulated. They are selling those e drives for thousands of dollars! YIKES! I'm hoping I can get it going and fund the restore on the old pontoon and then just run my 40hp Gas merc on it. LOL I dig the drill press trick, I will try that if it's repairable. Thanks.
The Florida pool pump motor repair guy approved ! that was good info
That was nice thanks Boss
I was looking to purchase an older 17 lb thrust model but thought I'd look up videos and you were the first to click on - appreciate your time - nice breakdown sir
Thank you. Appreciate you taking the time to leave such a nice comment. This is what gives me the incentive to do more of these type video's!
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Hey boss i have question ,you may be able to answer if possible please. On the Minn Kota Motors is it possible , to rotate the handle control head unit on the shaft ,the same way the propeller is ( so rotate the handle head unit 180 degrees ,mount it in front of me and use it that way on a kayak , is what I was thinking , what do you think. I still haven't bought one or messed with one yet ,that's why I'm asking the yellow perch off the Magothy River - off of the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland are starting to run. I am Getting older paddling is starting to suck long distances , LOL Thanks man appreciate your time and opinion !
Does water end up getting into the motor housing? Doesn't look very seal proof.
hi2jeffs1, I have a Minn Kota SP70 trolling motor and was having a problem with the prop going slower and slower. I thought it was the armature/brushes so ordered a replacement kit. (Turned out it was not the armature/brushings but instead a circuit board going bad. I replaced the circuit boatd but decided to go ahead and 'upgrade' with the new (and supposedly improved) armature/brush assembly that had a larger set of brushes to make a broader contact with the wider bars on the commutator. In the kit was also several new seals and a new brush holder housing. I noticed that the screw holes in the new brush holder housing were rotated about 30 degrees counter-clockwise compared to the old brush holder housing (that has the smaller brushes). But I installed everything and slipped on the motor housing assembly with the strong magnets and screwed everything back together. It seemed to work out of the water but in the water I noticed at least a 50% drop in thrust power.
My question is.. because of the new brush holder is having to be rotated 30% counter-clockwise and the brushes no longer in the same alignment as the old brushes AND because I cannot rotate the magnets in the motor housing because the long screws slide down between the magnets to hold the entire unit together, does the offset brushes affect the power? As I recall, my original brushes made contact with the commutator at a 90 degree angle to the magnets. The new brushes make contact with the new armature/commutator at what appears to be 60 or 70 degrees counter-clockwise to the magnets.
I totally believe you are correct on your diagnosis. The only other thing to check is that the controller is giving full voltage to the motor under load. However I really doubt that the new controller is the culprit.
@@2jeffs1 What I may end up doing is drilling 2 new holes in the replacement brush holder to correspond with the old brush holder holes. I took the boat out today with the old armature and brushes and it was only about 70% up to power.... I will get this thing figured out one of these days..!
Dude that was a great video I was just wish more people did ones like that not just a subject matter but some people are horrible ,great job
Thank you so much. Clear,concise, well shot! I'm sure this will help me fix mine which didn't work after 3 years in dry storage.
GReat video-- NOw, I am going to try to fix mine. Hate to spend another 1000 on my 84 ranger. I had given up until watching your video
Excellent teaching video. Second to none. Whoever give a thumbs down on this is...................nevermind. Definitely subscribing.
Thanks Mate.
That was really easy to follow along to. Really appreciate it. Great Video.
Very neat,may I know how I can guarantee the water won't seep inside the motor around the rotor shaft
I have a couple old trolling motors and this gives me some ideas about testing them. Thanks!!
Your welcome Charles. I was hoping to get some responses as yours!
A nice presentation and a super shop. Thank you.
Awesome vid my man. Loved it. But am trying to find why my 2!! intex trolling motor bm4212 shut off just a few seconds after running. Both brand new. Never in water
Many thanks! Helped a lot with fixing my neighbours trolling motor :)
FYI the motor was too loud for me the way to fix that is to loosen the two long bolts and turn the housing it will be quieter and perform better on the water turn it left and right until you hit the sweet spot.
Fun to watch somebody that knows what they're doing
Great video thank you. I wonder if you know of a way to test if the thrust of a trolling motor. Upgraded to a wifi/Bluetooth enabled Minkota Terrova. Everything works great but it just feels sluggish and slower then before.
Have not found a way to test if it's at full thrust/capacity.
great video!
i would never have guessed they use brushed motors in those. they are so silent. and must deal with water. honesttly i just watched the video to find out if they use hall sensors for their bldc. now im confused!
Awesome vid keep it up. Also how about a vid on installing a momentary switch on trolling motor