TM issue

jasonfish320 · 06-04-10, 10:24 AM

Hey guys,

I have had my boat out on the water for few months now, but yesterday my TM started making a sort of grinding noise in the gear casing...It's an older '98 Minn Kota 82# Thrust. This unit had everything replaced 2 seasons ago..all wiring, armature, prop, etc. The grinding happens intermittently so its not consistent..i haven't run it since i started hearing the noise..maybe for a minute tops... I'm gonna tear into this weekend, but didn't know if you all might have suggestions on what it could be.. Also, this unit does not have bearings..so it's not a bearing issue. To make matters worse the repair shop that did the work 2 seasons ago won't warranty any of the parts and then proceeds to tell me they no longer service trolling motors...WTF!?

06-04-10, 10:24 AM	#1
jasonfish320 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MAINEIAC Posts: 585	TM issue Hey guys, I have had my boat out on the water for few months now, but yesterday my TM started making a sort of grinding noise in the gear casing...It's an older '98 Minn Kota 82# Thrust. This unit had everything replaced 2 seasons ago..all wiring, armature, prop, etc. The grinding happens intermittently so its not consistent..i haven't run it since i started hearing the noise..maybe for a minute tops... I'm gonna tear into this weekend, but didn't know if you all might have suggestions on what it could be.. Also, this unit does not have bearings..so it's not a bearing issue. To make matters worse the repair shop that did the work 2 seasons ago won't warranty any of the parts and then proceeds to tell me they no longer service trolling motors...WTF!? __________________ "If at first you don't succeed; have another beer"

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