Does anyone know how to adjust the shaft up on an ultrex? So the head sits up higher?? Just got one and don’t want to go yanking on anything... only thing that came with the motor was an installation guide. Thanks for the help!
Does anyone know how to adjust the shaft up on an ultrex? So the head sits up higher?? Just got one and don’t want to go yanking on anything... only thing that came with the motor was an installation guide. Thanks for the help!
Loosen the knob on the shaft collar located between the head and steering box .. raise to desired height-- slide the collar down and re tighten. Can't be done when motor is stowed..
You can do it easily partially stowed, but not completely locked down. Fully stowed the shaft is flexed and under tension, just need it at an angle to remove the tension.
I prefer to make the adjust that way rather than with the motor deployed and taking a chance of falling out of the boat messing with it.
I put two collars on the shaft to have a minimum and maximum motor depth, then use the adjustment collar for the height setting. That way I don't have to guess what depth I have moved it when I do change it. Also if the adjustment collar has a tendency to slip like some experience, the top collar prevents dropping too much.
Wayne Purdum
Charlottesville, Va.
Helix 12 CHIRP MEGA+ SI G3N/G4N, Helix 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N
SOLIX 12 SI/G3, Helix 8 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G4N, Ultrex 80/LINK, MEGA360,
MEGA LIVE, LIVE TL
Awesome! Thanks guys I really appreciate it
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Wayne Purdum
Charlottesville, Va.
Helix 12 CHIRP MEGA+ SI G3N/G4N, Helix 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N
SOLIX 12 SI/G3, Helix 8 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G4N, Ultrex 80/LINK, MEGA360,
MEGA LIVE, LIVE TL
Exactly what is the name of the 1 5/16” collars?
Lowes is near so could solve my problem … thanks
I only need one to stay 2 inches higher all the time.
Last edited by reelman; 12-27-2023 at 06:31 PM.
2018 Z19/200 Optimax 2 stroker 24x3 Fury Ultrex 112
Lowrance HDS 12/9 Lives with 3 in 1 ducers
Wayne Purdum
Charlottesville, Va.
Helix 12 CHIRP MEGA+ SI G3N/G4N, Helix 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N
SOLIX 12 SI/G3, Helix 8 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G4N, Ultrex 80/LINK, MEGA360,
MEGA LIVE, LIVE TL
Thanks. Will pursue.
Mother’s side is from the Northern Neck near Callao …
spent about a dozen wonderful vacations there as a teen…
back when crabs n fish were many times more plentiful.
2018 Z19/200 Optimax 2 stroker 24x3 Fury Ultrex 112
Lowrance HDS 12/9 Lives with 3 in 1 ducers
Ultrex came with a collar to limit the up adjustement.
The quest does not and it needs a 1.5".
Just ordered (from Amazon) the same 1 5/16” part # 2C-131-A as WayneP posted a picture of earlier.
Should get here fast to “install”… will do at the launch ASAP…
2018 Z19/200 Optimax 2 stroker 24x3 Fury Ultrex 112
Lowrance HDS 12/9 Lives with 3 in 1 ducers
That clamp is on my quest too, it was also on the ultrex, yours isnt different. That clamp is what holds it in the raised position.
The post you quoted me in is about a COLLAR that gets installed on the shaft UNDER the motor so when you lift the motor up it has a STOP and lifts to the same point every time.
Ultrex came with the collar. Quest do not.
Last edited by Mahomee; 12-29-2023 at 09:17 AM.
A plastic shaft collar comes with the Ultrex MEGA 360. Page 18 in the manual:
MEGA 360 Imaging Installation Guide (widen.net)
Wayne Purdum
Charlottesville, Va.
Helix 12 CHIRP MEGA+ SI G3N/G4N, Helix 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N
SOLIX 12 SI/G3, Helix 8 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G4N, Ultrex 80/LINK, MEGA360,
MEGA LIVE, LIVE TL
Tell me where has a slow movin' once quick draw outlaw got to go
I raised Ultrex troll shaft using the clamp idea 12/31/23 so cannot slide back down... much better for 90% Fla. shallow water...test on water in a week or two. Amazon has the clamp 2C-131-A.
2018 Z19/200 Optimax 2 stroker 24x3 Fury Ultrex 112
Lowrance HDS 12/9 Lives with 3 in 1 ducers