Thanks Don.
I imagined using a ratchet strap from the lower unit to the trailer to see if that would encourage the piston to straighten up in the cylinder... ?
But I'm a hillbilly and should wait...
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Thanks Don.
I imagined using a ratchet strap from the lower unit to the trailer to see if that would encourage the piston to straighten up in the cylinder... ?
But I'm a hillbilly and should wait...
Welp...released the manual release valve, no dice. Took the manual release valve completely out. Tried pressure and left it out overnight and the trim still remains elevated at highest peak.
...
What's the best way to get the trim to lower?
So that you can remove the trim assembly to get to the back valve.
Thanks massbays and Don, much appreciated the guidance; I should have read the bulletin.
After reading the Mercury SB that sounds exactly like what I am experiencing.
My motor serial number is...
547876
Went fishing today, and upon reversing the motor would pop-up out of the water at moderate-medium acceleration??
Fished for 8 hours, tilt/trim Went up down all day long.
--Went home, raised motor...
Appreciate the help Bill!!!
Your a good man.
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Bill is this how you would recommend integrating the variable speed controller?
I tinkered with the footpedal variable speed slide & fried one of the pressure-bottom switches in the footpedal circuit board.
When connecting the Rocker Foot Switch between the motor and the power....where is it recommended to connect the variable speed mechanism?
--I plan to put the speed control nob next to my trim...
Thanks Crappie Bob!
Bill,
I am building one on my own by refurbishing a 1999 Minnkota Autopilot trollingmotor.
I am going to buy the rocker footswitch & use my 24v power supply at the front of my boat so I don't have...
Bill, THANK you for posting and all your efforts! This is great stuff!
I have an old Minn Kota Autopilot 865 trolling motor with a micro touch trolling motor pedal for steering.
I am tinkering...
Idle after 3 minute bounces from 12.0 to 12.8
Battery carged and waited 24 hour.
Battery at 12.75v
Hook motor to battery 12.49v
2 wires on small plug (after unplugging) 12.66
Battery with small plug unplugged 12.66
Idle 3 minute bounces...
Voltmeter on battery matches Vessel View readings pre & post charge.
I took boat out yesterday, when running across water Vessel View shows voltage at 12.5 at 2500 rpm.
That's the battery voltage while running.
Is my alternator bad?
Voltmeter reads:
12.41 at battery terminals without motor
12.22 when hooked motor onto battery
12.16 at motor by starter
12.12 at alternator post
Unhook motor and batter...
This unit does not have remote control or spot lock....thise can be purchased as add-ons
$550
Price reduction
$650
2017 Minn Kota Powerdrive
-55 pound thrust
-54 inch shaft
-Foot pedal
-built in transducer
-removeable bracket assembly
Lowrance 5" Display depth finder
Hook 5X with GPS and down scan...
Thanks!
I am buying a boat with 2017 150L EFI 4 STROKE.
I have a vessel view mobile that I would like to hook up to that motor as a precautionary step to validate motor hours and any alarms that it may...
Ok...thanks! It's the pits but some good deals out there.