Quote Originally Posted by Cane Pole View Post
The prop shaft is connected to the TM housing via motor bushings or bearings. The TM housing is grounded via fuse wire to TM battery wire.
Gotcha. There is continuity from the fuse holder to the shaft also, so it looks like everything is bonded together as long as the fuse is good.

I have a wedding to attend today in Franklin but I'll dive back into this problem here in a few days. I want the noise gone before I head to Beaver Creek. Don't want to hear any grief from that crew I'll be fishing with in a couple weeks. :D