Two Rivers
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Hello all. I've got an issue that the minn kota people are trying to figure out but no success so far.
Here's the issue. I bought a PowerDrive V2 motor used. The guy I bought it from said it was a 48" shaft. The shaft looked short when I was making the transaction and I didn't measure it. But. what he said made sense because I knew that minn kota only lists 48 & 54 inch shafts for that motor. Got it home and the shaft measures 36". According to the serial # (M346MK01373) the motor should be a 2012 50lb thrust with 54" shaft.
Can't explain it but it looks like the PO cut (shortened the shaft). After some research I find that jon boat users do this a lot. I can find posts about shortening the shaft but nothing about putting in a longer shaft? Can't contact PO.
I thought about selling it but the motor is pretty new and it seems to work well (out of the water). I got it for a good price $200 which included the quick release mount and 60 amp minn kota breaker.
I priced out a new shaft and seal kit and they're only around $35 total plus shipping.
I can't locate the brush wire leads that run from the control unit down to the lower unit? Minn kota is looking but has not yet come up with a part # for the brush wire leads?
Question: Can anyone source the brush lead wiring that goes from the control box to the lower unit (two wires)?
And, if no luck do you think I could just replace the wiring with what's available?
Anybody ever take one of these apart? I've had my transom mount Endura apart and was able to fix several problems.
I'm not afraid to take it apart to play with it. I've dropped much more than $200 on boat anchors before, but would appreciate any help or advise.
As always, thanks in advance for your consideration.
Rob
Here's the issue. I bought a PowerDrive V2 motor used. The guy I bought it from said it was a 48" shaft. The shaft looked short when I was making the transaction and I didn't measure it. But. what he said made sense because I knew that minn kota only lists 48 & 54 inch shafts for that motor. Got it home and the shaft measures 36". According to the serial # (M346MK01373) the motor should be a 2012 50lb thrust with 54" shaft.
Can't explain it but it looks like the PO cut (shortened the shaft). After some research I find that jon boat users do this a lot. I can find posts about shortening the shaft but nothing about putting in a longer shaft? Can't contact PO.
I thought about selling it but the motor is pretty new and it seems to work well (out of the water). I got it for a good price $200 which included the quick release mount and 60 amp minn kota breaker.
I priced out a new shaft and seal kit and they're only around $35 total plus shipping.
I can't locate the brush wire leads that run from the control unit down to the lower unit? Minn kota is looking but has not yet come up with a part # for the brush wire leads?
Question: Can anyone source the brush lead wiring that goes from the control box to the lower unit (two wires)?
And, if no luck do you think I could just replace the wiring with what's available?
Anybody ever take one of these apart? I've had my transom mount Endura apart and was able to fix several problems.
I'm not afraid to take it apart to play with it. I've dropped much more than $200 on boat anchors before, but would appreciate any help or advise.
As always, thanks in advance for your consideration.
Rob