Hey guys I have a Omc trolling motor and have had to replace the cable about three times it always breaks right at the threads .Am I installing it wrong or are these motors just not tough enought for the abuse it sees?
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Hey guys I have a Omc trolling motor and have had to replace the cable about three times it always breaks right at the threads .Am I installing it wrong or are these motors just not tough enought for the abuse it sees?
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normally they wear at the point that the go over the roller. they wear and wear and start to fray a little at a time til they break. you can see it happening over time. i think if it is breaking at the threads you may be tightening it to tight? i havent had on in years but i had a few over 25 + years of fishing. never had one break at the threads. then used motorguide for many many years. they are very tough and dependable motors. i am now in my 2nd month of trying out a minnkota. it seems to be pretty good. it is not quite as strong as my old motorguide and i dont know if it will hold up as well yet . but i can assure you if it can hold up to the abuse i put one through then maybe they will be alright. but tightening the omc to tight would be my guess. i hope this helps.