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Old 08-07-06, 08:57 PM   #1
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I just upgraded from a 65lb MK to a 80lb MK TM with universal sonar. Got the TM home and found out that my old TM had a 3 prong plug. The new one has a 4 prong plug. My question is this: which should I change out, the plug or the receptacle. Is there a reason the 80lb U/S needs a 4 prong???
Any advice you can offer will be a big help. I don't want to change out the wrong thing and either fry my TM or degrade its capabilities.
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Old 08-08-06, 06:22 AM   #2
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Dont quote me but I do beleive that the 8-lb troller is a 36volt troller and needs a third battery.
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Old 08-08-06, 07:13 AM   #3
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Actually, it is the biggest MK TM that I could get and still stay with a 2 battery system. The plug has 12 - 24v DC stamped on it. This is the only thing I am sure of because I did not want to add another battery to my boat.
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Actually, it is the biggest MK TM that I could get and still stay with a 2 battery system. The plug has 12 - 24v DC stamped on it. This is the only thing I am sure of because I did not want to add another battery to my boat.
Was your old system a 12 volt system or a 24 volt system? If it was a 12 volt system, then my guess is you need to put the 4 prong plug on to switch back and forth between 12 or 24 volts. I'm no expert on this however. Why not just call the manufacturer?

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Old 08-08-06, 05:22 PM   #5
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change the whole thing minnkota makes a plug and socket to gather for round $12 ya can find them at walmart.. i rigged one on my moter guide have had no problems..

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Old 08-08-06, 07:02 PM   #6
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Thanks for the advice, all. I will contact Minn Kota, just to be on the safe side. I wouldn't want to burn up the motor before I get to test it out on the water.
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