Voltage dimmer

[pastorjamiewatson]

Ok I bought a motorguide x3 that 1&2 didn't work thinking I only used 3-5 on my minnkota edge well I was way wrong it's to fast. Can I add a dimmer knob and just turn down the voltage? When btteries get lower it goes slower. I love the motor though it seems a lot better than my edge but just to fast. Will I damage the motor or what? After researching the fix it's a major deal and expensive as well.

Thanks
Pastor Jamie

[CatFan]

Much more complicated than just a dimmer. The repair shouldn't be that expensive.

[pastorjamiewatson]

200 just for the part it's the speed coil and looks way too complicated for me to do it myself

[Jonestrollingmotor]

200 just for the part it's the speed coil and looks way too complicated for me to do it myself

The com cap, includes brushes, brush card, speed coil and prop seals sells for apx $90.00 - How are you being quoted $200.00, sounds like parts and labor to repair.
John

[pastorjamiewatson]

They guy I bought it from said 200. So the part is 90 how hard it it to do myself. Last time I opened one it leaked first time out and had to redo it.

[Jonestrollingmotor]

I do them all the time, so asking me how hard is it to do will not give you a true picture.

[pastorjamiewatson]

What would it cost at your shop? It's a motor guide x3

[Jonestrollingmotor]

In my shop, I would charge for parts (com cap and seal kit) between $100 and $110.00 and an hours labor which is $80.00. Entire job would be close to the $200.00 quote that someone gave you for parts.

[billnorman1]

The gas for the 1200 mile round trip will kill you.