Motor Guide ?

[joeyd50]

I have a Motor Guide 41lb Bill Dance Edition, on the motor it says Whisper Guide, Power Plus. It runs fine but on top behind the speed control knob it get very hot, not so hot you can't touch it but really hot. Does this sound normal?
Thanks
Joe

 

[Paul DuLaney]

Re: Motor Guide ?

Had a wisper guide 52lb thrust bow mount (have a wire less on now) it never got hot and I used it a lot. If I were you take the top head apart and see it their is a loose or bad wire, you don't want to burn it up or melt the in side .

 

[fishrdan]

Re: Motor Guide ?

Could be a switch contact going bad or loose spade connector. Take the top off to gain access to the switch and check that all of the spade connectors are tight, if you find loose ones, remove and give them a squeeze with pliars to tighten them up.

I have an old 43# thrust MotorGuide where the switch went bad. I don't remember whether or not it was getting hot, but don't try to take the switch apart and repair it, all sorts of things that will go BOING and fly across the room.

 

[joeyd50]

Re: Motor Guide ?

Thanks guys, I'm taking the top off today and have a look.
Joe

 

[joeyd50]

Re: Motor Guide ?

Pulled the top off and found that there is a wire coming from the tube, from motor, a wire coming from the speed dial switch and a little white wire coming from some kind of relay. All 3 wires go into one connecter that was attached inside the top of motor but melted itself lose. I have no idea why its getting so hot, all connections are tight. Brushes maybe?
Joe