36# MinnKota - Clicking

[jford]

I have a MinnKota about 15 years old. In good shape and had been running good. Only used in fresh water. Last time out I ran it and it runs but sound like cards in bike spokes when under way. Only paid $150 for it new. There is a shop about 40 miles away. Would it be worth repairing or better to buy new one?

 

[OBJ]

Re: 36# MinnKota - Clicking

Hi J....usually when they start clacking like that, the problem is in the lower unit. Dry bearings, maybe water got into it. Parts are farily cheap unless you need a motor stator. Don't know what the shop rate is in your area. Can't hurt to get a estimate though.

 

[Kanadakid]

Re: 36# MinnKota - Clicking

J,<br /><br />I have a slightly differing opinion. It sounds like one of two things. <br /><br />1) The brushes are worn down so the brush harness is rubbing against the housing.<br /><br />Solution -open it up and take out the brushes and replace with new ones and she will run like new. $ 10.00 to $15.00 fosters in La.<br /><br /><br />2) If you hit somthing, it could be that the outer magnet cracked and is rubbing. You can get a new housing for about $20 to 25.<br /><br /><br />Just my thoughts. Before I went out and bought a new one, i would tear it down (not Hard) and find out what the problem is.<br /><br />The only bearing is usually a single ball at the end of the shaft. just bube it a little. and the brass bushings are almost contiunous duty so they too shouldn't be bad. But who knows ...could be.<br /><br />Hope this helps<br /><br />kid