Locked up TM

[Caesar]

Like the subject line says, my trolling motor is locked up and I'm not sure what to do. More specifically, I turn it on and I can hear it making the same hum it makes when it WAS running good except the prop just sits there. It's a hand-me-down that I didn't pay for so I'm not out anything, but I'd like to avoid paying for a new one if at all possible. I'm sure there is some vital detail I left out, but if you've dealt with this before, or have any suggestions I'd love to hear them. Thanks in advance.

 

[russ010]

I had this happen to an old trolling motor... and I mean OLD. There was a set of gears at the bottom of the shaft that had slipped out of the gear that turned the prop.. I actually had to take it to a repair shop to get it fixed.

The guy owed me a favor, so I didn't have to pay... but I would call around and see what they say and get an estimate - it might be cheaper in the long run to just buy a new motor

 

[skindenny]

Take the prop off and make sure the shear pin hasn't bent. Have seen cases where the trolling motor got hit hard on a stump or something and bent the pin and caused the same thing to happen. I guess the pin bends so much that it puts the prop in a bind and won't allow it to turn. Might get lucky and it be that simple. You can buy replacement shear pins at Walmart.

 

[ben2go]

Same thing happen to mine.The commutator ring had slid forward on the armature shaft and locked up on the brushes.I have a link below in my signature.Still looking for another armature.Minn Kota no longer makes them.

 

[who pooted?]

Mine did the same after many years of use. Best thing I did was spray brake cleaner on the copper brushes and let all the crap flush out. Worked perfect and still works perfect.