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 Trolling Motor Situation
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02/25/13 04:56 PM
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Big Joe
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I have a 55lb thrust Minn Kota Troll Motor. 5 or 6 trips back (in November) I hit an underwater obstruction extremely hard. Afterwards, I had vibration in the motor. I looked at it and could not find anything wrong. The prop looked good as well, but I had an extra, so I changed it out. The vibration seemed to go away after that, so I did not think any more about it...
I was fishing this weekend and had to pull the prop off to clear some vegitation wrapped around the shaft and I noticed something that did not look right. The shaft does not appear to be bent, but the piece it goes into seems to be out of line. I am assuming this is a seal to keep water out. I have attached a picture. Please let me know what you think.
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 Re: Trolling Motor Situation
[Re: Big Joe]
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02/25/13 05:00 PM
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Big Joe
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I would just take it into the shop, but it is Spring and I am on the water every few days. I would hate to pull the motor and loose time on the water if there is no need to.
What do yall think? Am I in danger of doing more damage to the motor by continuing to run it?
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Re: Trolling Motor Situation
[Re: Big Joe]
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02/25/13 05:13 PM
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Boo in FW
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Re: Trolling Motor Situation
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02/25/13 11:12 PM
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dg29
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take the prop off and rotate it 180 degrees.
Believe it or not it will work!
'97 Astro S-18 F/S, Merc 135...it ain't pretty but it's paid for! 
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Re: Trolling Motor Situation
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02/26/13 02:16 PM
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steve@S2Marine
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take it to a shop and have the seals replaced and check out the inside.
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Re: Trolling Motor Situation
[Re: Big Joe]
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02/28/13 02:05 AM
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bassmaster Z 20
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Best to repalce the seals before you get more damage.
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