trolling Motor Issue

[Nicky Greece]

   So I have a trolling motor thats about 10 years old best i can tell... Problem is the "arrow" that points the direction the motor is facing just kind of spins freely.  Doesnt move at all when i use the pedal...  Anyone heard of this or know a quick fix??

    'Preciate it.

[NBR]

I just finished some repair on my MinnKota. I think you will need to take the top cover off and see what drives the arrow. On the MK it snaps into place and is driven by a gear. The snap oin spot is at one location only so you must have things lined up before you snap it in place. I found MK service very helpful in getting my motor repaired.

[Nicky Greece]

Didnt even think to take the top off...  just got this boat in the middle of the season last year and the trolling motor came with it.  Appreciate the help... Will let you know how it turns out.

[fishfordollars]

One that old will have a gear drive set up, or should. Not a round gear, just a short straight length of metal with teeth down one side.

good luck

[Glenn]

Ya, this usually happens if you whack it pretty good on a rock or something.  Easy to fix - once you've done it.  Just remove the cap and have somebody move the foot pedal.  It won't take much to figure out what gear came out of alignment.

Depending on the trolling motor, you might have to unscrew a few things to reach everything, then line them all back up, and tighten them back down again.  Just make sure the arrow is pointing in the right direction before you do!

[Nicky Greece]

Really do appreciate all the responses guys. 

One other thing...  My pedal seems a little stiff, should I just use WD-40 on the pedal and shaft to loosen it up a little?

[fishfordollars]

Cable is probably going bad. You can try but I never had much luck freeing those old cables up. Someone here may have a solution that works though.

There are outlets that still stock cables for a few of the older more popular models.

Good luck