SissySticks Posted September 16, 2008 Posted September 16, 2008 I was drift fishing for smallies at a local lake the other day and wasn't using my bow trolling motor, which is a Minn Kota AT34. I accidentaly kicked it into continuous while it was stowed, and it stayed that way for about 2 hours. I realized my mistake and turned it off, and it still runs fine, but now there seems to be a soft clicking sound that wasn't there before. It could just be my imagination, but is there some reason why it might be clicking now? Is there a fuse that's overheated and not conducting properly or something? HELP!!! Quote
Super User Wayne P. Posted September 16, 2008 Super User Posted September 16, 2008 You may have scorched the shaft seal/s and fried the bearings. Air doesn't keep the motor as cool as water. Quote
SissySticks Posted September 16, 2008 Author Posted September 16, 2008 You may have scorched the shaft seal/s and fried the bearings. Air doesn't keep the motor as cool as water. Is this something I can fix myself? Quote
Ann-Marie Posted September 21, 2008 Posted September 21, 2008 Probably not but check with Jones Trolling Motor Service. http://myweb.cableone.net/jonestrollingmotor/ John is an expert, with massive experience, and very helpful on the phone. Quote
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