TwoRivers
Petty Officer 1st Class
- Joined
- Mar 10, 2010
- Messages
- 344
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 unless the PO cut the 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.
Minn kota can't find the brush lead wiring in their parts lookup?
Question is 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 have one of these apart?
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 unless the PO cut the 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.
Minn kota can't find the brush lead wiring in their parts lookup?
Question is 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 have one of these apart?
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