Increasing Thrust

[Joe DiLorenzo]

I'm hoping someone out there can help me save some money. I'm looking to upgrade my current 46lbs thrust motor to 70lbs. I talked to a guy at a local trolling motor shop and he asked me to measure the length of the motor housing and said he can probably do it for $175 (parts and labor).



I'm sure I can find the parts cheaper online and do the conversion myself. I'm pretty mechanical but haven't ever torn into a trolling motor before.



I know what he wants me to measure, so how do I tell if I can convert this thing myself and how do I know what parts to buy? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.



Thanks.

 

[Scott Hammer TOXIC]

Whew....good thing this isn't what I thought it was....I was all ready to recommend Viagra:lol::lol:



As for your TM, I would just bite the bullet and go get a new unit. Are you going from 12 to 24? I dunno, to me just seems like putting that $$ out and then having no warranty or anything would not be my preference.



TOXIC

 

[TritonGlenn]

Unless you have worked on TM's or electrical motors in the past, I'd leave that to the pros. And this is coming from me - a guy who likes to do ALL of his own work / installs.

All the best,

Glenn

 

[mike chip]

i agree with toxic and glenn..

mike c

 

[Dan J.]

Just to echo the above. A TM is waaay beyond my desire to rebuild and expect to work. Good luck!