OMC trolling motor

[blueflash]

First off, kudos to my OMC trolling motor!!! ~500 hours on the main engine, no telling how many on the trolling motor.....in the thousands for sure. It's lost the seal, and from what I can tell it's been leaking saltwater into the motor for awhile. (Amazing it was even operating) Is there a seal/rebuild kit I can obtain? When I realized it had trouble, the shaft came out about an inch or so longer than normal. I can get it to operate, but once it's submersed it quits. Thanks for any and all help.

[RUSTY63]

See if the model number tag is still on the pedal, left side, so we can better answer your question.

[blueflash]

Rusty, big hello to ya!!! She's a model # 773174

[RUSTY63]

Great to hear from you too.

The model number of a 1974-1997 OMC Evinrude or Johnson trolling motor will start with a letter.

After 1997 is where Minn-Kota built (just a decal) motors started.