36 Volt Motor Guide Problem

[FD.]

This morning Taylor and I went out and everything was normal for a while.  Then the TM started going on and off every two seconds or so like a breaker was cycling.  So I bypassed my breaker near the batteries and it worked fine for a little while then started again.  It does it on momentary when you hold the switch and continuous.  After a few minutes of messing around it seems to have quit completely.

 

 

Any ideas before I take it off and to the MG shop and wait weeks to get it back?

[slonezp]

Did you pull the prop and check for fishing line?

[FD.]

Nope.  Does it have an internal high heat switch?  I will check it in the morning.

[win222]

I would check all your battery connections, even if they appear tight and clean, this is a common problem.

I would take apart all connections, clean them, and then re-connect them.

If that doesnt help, check if your TM has a plug, and take the plug and receptacle apart and check all those connections too.

[slonezp]

Nope.  Does it have an internal high heat switch?  I will check it in the morning.

I don't know if MG does but MK does for sure

 

Edit after doing a google search, yes it does have thermal protection

[FD.]

I would check all your battery connections, even if they appear tight and clean, this is a common problem.

I would take apart all connections, clean them, and then re-connect them.

If that doesnt help, check if your TM has a plug, and take the plug and receptacle apart and check all those connections too.

 

 

Did all that.  It is a switch opening and closing.  It is too consistent to be corrosion.  The thermal protection fits the symptoms exactly.

[FD.]

Yep.  big wad of braid wrapped around the shaft.  Thanks Paul, you nailed it.

 

going to take her out late this afternoon on a shake down cruise getting ready for the road trip.