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I'm trying to trace the wiring in my 1978 Terry ABF.
Just before the front panel there are 3 wires going into a sealed black box and then 2 wires coming out. I'm not sure what it is or what it does.
The front trolling motor panel used to have a 12/24V switch, well it's still there but it's...
Just to update, it was definitely just the relay/solenoid that was bad.
I was able to connect the motor wires directly to the battery positive in both directions and it moved up and down.
I've got a new relay coming today for $20. Thanks again Chris!
Thanks for the great info Chris! I'll have to get diagnosing soon.
Do you happen to know if there is a proper way to drain the oil from the reservoir? I'm not sure what is in there currently.
Or what the "Reverse Lock Operation" means?
Hi everyone, just bought this boat, pretty excited. Fired right up in the seller's driveway. Needs a bunch of TLC, but the biggest thing stopping me from getting on the water is the Power Tilt/Trim.
We could hear the motor engage on the Down circuit but not on the UP. Neither of them actually...
