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Rotating the head on a 40lb thrust minkota - 2dogs - 07-08-2011
Has anyone rotated the head on a transom mount trolling motor? Can it be done without messing up the wiring? Any tricks or secrets?
I built a bracket to go on the bow of my boat so I can put the motor up front but need to rotate the head so my forward gears actually prpel the boat forward.
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Re: [2dogs] Rotating the head on a 40lb thrust minkota - flygoddess - 07-08-2011
I have the Maxxum 40 and I have turned the head. Just make sure the wires are out of the way on the bolt hole. Use a pick or a screwdriver if needed.
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Re: [2dogs] Rotating the head on a 40lb thrust minkota - idahoron - 07-09-2011
That is what mine is. It is a snap you can't mess it up. Take out the bolt and turn it that is it. Ron
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Re: [idahoron] Rotating the head on a 40lb thrust minkota - 2dogs - 07-09-2011
Great! Thats what i wanted to hear, easy. Gonna swap it and test it out at SFCR in the morning
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Re: [idahoron] Rotating the head on a 40lb thrust minkota - Fishtales23 - 07-27-2011
[quote idahoron]That is what mine is. It is a snap you can't mess it up. Take out the bolt and turn it that is it. Ron[/quote]
There is one thing that wasn't mentioned. After you turn the head and go to put the screw back in, one side of the head where the screw goes has a recessed place the nut fits into. Be sure to put the screw in so the stainless nut will fit into the recessed thingy.
Hopefully this is clear. Lots of words...[
]FT
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