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New trolling motor ? #10797346 04/26/15 02:23 AM
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I just put a new trolling motor on my boat and was told that it had to be tuned. Is it necessary and if so how hard is it to be done


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Re: New trolling motor ? [Re: East ex roadrunner] #10797393 04/26/15 02:49 AM
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Dont believe that is true

Re: New trolling motor ? [Re: East ex roadrunner] #10797640 04/26/15 11:49 AM
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never heard of a TM needing to be tuned.

Re: New trolling motor ? [Re: East ex roadrunner] #10797775 04/26/15 01:45 PM
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Ok thanks for the help


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Re: New trolling motor ? [Re: East ex roadrunner] #10797776 04/26/15 01:46 PM
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Not sure if it matters but I think he was talking about the foot control


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Re: New trolling motor ? [Re: East ex roadrunner] #10798297 04/26/15 07:43 PM
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Tuning a trolling motor? Never heard of such a thing, but with all the new multi-feature TM's out there now that doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Sounds kinda like being low on blinker fluid to me.


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Re: New trolling motor ? [Re: East ex roadrunner] #10802770 04/28/15 12:03 PM
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sounds like you are being tuned.

Re: New trolling motor ? [Re: East ex roadrunner] #10803985 04/28/15 06:21 PM
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I think what they mean is timed, not tuned. You can have the control box (Head) positioned anywhere you'd like but will have to time the pinion drum inside the control box so that you get the full 360degree turning


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Re: New trolling motor ? [Re: East ex roadrunner] #10803986 04/28/15 06:22 PM
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so that the foot pedal is parallel to the deck when you want to go straight ahead and be able to turn it fully in either direction


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Re: New trolling motor ? [Re: East ex roadrunner] #10807898 04/30/15 02:18 AM
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For the timing, I have the procedure under my FAQ on my website. Some guys have watched a YouTube video about tuning one that involves loosening the brush holder/com cap and turning the skeg to make it run better. DON'T do it. You're changing the relationship between the brushes, and magnets and will change the amp draw.
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