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Have a relatively small Motor Guide TM (37 #). When I step on pedal to move, the entire motor shakes from side to side until in finally settles down. So, if I just want to creep up a little, the motor shakes and causes the boat to sway from side to side. I've tried to figure out what is causing it but I'm at a loss. Any ideas?
by chance, is the motor not "locking" in place where the pin "pops" into the mounting bracket when you let the motor down? That is all I can think of. Possibly one side it popping in place and the other isn't...just a thought.
mrwillis
Bent shaft or missing a blade on your propeller.
Thanks for the replies; but, nope it is neither of those. Plan on taking it to a nearby repair shop. Again, thanks for taking the time.
At my age I sometimes shake like that til my 2nd cup of Coffee in morning:o
Take the prop off look and see if there is any fishing line wrapped behind it. Also run it as slow as you can with the prop off and see if the prop shaft is bent. Also move the prop shaft back and forth see if the bearing is shot. Other than that maybe the mount is worn out and it's time to get a new MK Terrova with I-pilot.
Good googly moogly. New motor with remote!!! I love the way you think. Wonder if the wife would notice?
Check the balance on the prop. I had a similar problem on a similar motor. I checked balance and used lead tape on the inside surface of the prop hub to balance it. Most of the vibration went away. I would change props if it is really out of balance.
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Originally Posted by Gansett
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BamaMan that was some funny stuff!! Heck, I'm still laughing. :D:):D
Seriously though I did find the problem and it is not good. As I looked closer it became obvious that the shaft is bent. Thanks for everyone's help.
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I had an old Motor Guide that rocked like a baby in a cradle over 1mph. Gave up fixing the problem and made me a skag and mounted it to the shaft above the motor. Fixed the "wiggle". Cheap fix too.;)
LOL.....I get like that AFTER my 2nd cup of coffeeQuote:
Originally Posted by jaxsprat