Trolling Motor Shaft

Re: Trolling Motor Shaft

feeds@yuku.com (z8pp3r) — Wed, 14 May 2008 20:25:46 GMT

After you get your motor fixed,depending on the model of the motor you might want to look at investing in a "spring break" system for your motor. They are manufactured in Ala.,I think for motor guide motors. I know that there are a few dealers that carry them and if you cant find a dealer that carry's them you can contact the manufacture and they can direct you to a retailer. A of this time I dont think that they sell direct to the public.

Re: Trolling Motor Shaft

feeds@yuku.com (LA Elwood) — Mon, 12 May 2008 18:12:40 GMT

BCB is right, the main shaft that you will have to replace is threaded on both ends. Just pop the top cover off and remove the steering assembly. You should see a brass gear a with an allen to the side on the top. Loosen the allen head and then unscrew the brass top. You will also have to take all of the wires off that lead down to the motor I label them to make sure that I got it right on the re-assembly. Once those are disconected use a pipe wrench to loosen the shaft from the motor,...

Re: Trolling Motor Shaft

feeds@yuku.com (Bass Cat Boats) — Mon, 12 May 2008 17:35:06 GMT

It is threaded into the motor head at the lower end. The top mid shaft (larger one) is not threaded on. Though the main stem shaft is threaded.

BCB

Re: Trolling Motor Shaft

feeds@yuku.com (PhilAddison) — Mon, 12 May 2008 17:27:02 GMT

I had one apart here a while back and there are no threads that hold any of it together. it has collars and allen set screws if I'm not mistaken. You should be able to order a shaft from any of the MG warranty centers.

Re: Trolling Motor Shaft

feeds@yuku.com (topwater) — Mon, 12 May 2008 14:44:30 GMT

LA Elwood wrote:

I have bent mine several times and had to replace the shaft. I had it replaced a few time and then tried it myself. It is a very simple process and only takes about 45 minutes. I have found new shafts for around $50.00.

Elwood

How does the lower shaft come out of the motor ( Tour Edition) is it screwed in and if so is it right or left hand thread .. Do you know...

Re: Trolling Motor Shaft

feeds@yuku.com (LA Elwood) — Sun, 11 May 2008 09:00:24 GMT

I have bent mine several times and had to replace the shaft. I had it replaced a few time and then tried it myself. It is a very simple process and only takes about 45 minutes. I have found new shafts for around $50.00.

Elwood

Re: Trolling Motor Shaft

feeds@yuku.com (basscatbat) — Sat, 10 May 2008 15:31:29 GMT

The same thing happened to me. I took it to the Motor-Guide shop, and they fixed it in about 10 minutes for 35$. They had some sort of a press. Good luck.

Re: Trolling Motor Shaft

feeds@yuku.com (Bass Cat Boats) — Sat, 10 May 2008 13:43:30 GMT

Some can be straightened though it is a tedious process and there are many ways depending on your access to equipment and tools.

Trolling Motor Shaft

feeds@yuku.com (OklahomaBassChaser) — Sat, 10 May 2008 11:19:36 GMT

Can anyone tell me if and how there is anyway to fix my trolling motor shaft. I bent it on a tree stump about a week ago and now it is almost impossible to steer. I know the shaft is bent slightly and need assisstance. Can I fix it or does something need to be replaced.