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Location: Duluth, MN | I have a 2003 Powerdrive. Just doesn't seem to have the same pull it used to. I would guess it was pulling at half strength the other day and i checked the battery and it was still at 70%. I'm starting to think the motor needs some attention. Has anyone ever taken one apart and replaced the motor or are the bearings maybe just going bad?
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Location: Grand Forks ND | I believe they sell a bushing kit and other motor parts for Minnkotas on their website. |
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Location: Contrarian Island | i was actually thinking mine is losing power too...I use to be able to move my boat in just about any wind when I had it on 6 but now it doesn't seem to pull as strong..I know it's not the batteries...? just seems to not be as powerful/strong...
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Location: Perryville, MO | You've checked the obvious I'm sure...removing the prop and clearing line or other obstructions.
My buddy has a '03 (mine is an '04). At the begining of this year he was having a loss of power issue as well. Replaced the bushings and it made a significant improvement. Thinking I might do the same before the end of the year preemptively.
Edited by hawkeye9 7/6/2011 1:01 PM
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Location: Contrarian Island | yes, props clear....might have to have the bushings replaced....thanks |
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| Its easy to replace bushings by myself? I think I might have same problem. |
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Location: Duluth, MN | I did some digging and found a copy of a minnkota repair manual that has most every model in it. Tells you how to take apart the lower unit. And lots of good troubleshooting.
http://www.nefga.org/forum/showthread.php?40498-Minn-Kota-repair-.p... |
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