Fort Loudoun Report*

[ET Fish]

Decided to try a different section of the lake. The wind was up, but I had a plan on where to go to get out of it. What I hadn't planned on was a messed up starter. I am no mechanic, but I know the gear on the top of the starter was not engaging with the flywheel. I can diagnose, but can't repair, so it was trolling motor near the ramp...in the teeth of the wind. Caught 1 crappie, a white bass, and a gill. Water was 72 degress. Never got in water over 10' and most was less than 5'. Did get to enjoy a nice sunset and a beaver before winching the boat back on the trailer. This proves again, even when it doesn't go as planned, it's still worth it to get on the water!

[BassERT]

Nice report. Love to see the deer swimming...always a bonus to enjoy all the nature.

Some people can lift and engage the starter gear with a screwdriver. I have seen it done, but I haven't done it myself

[Redge]

Nice report! Observation, can bring us lots of joy.

[ET Fish]

Nice report. Love to see the deer swimming...always a bonus to enjoy all the nature.

Some people can lift and engage the starter gear with a screwdriver. I have seen it done, but I haven't done it myself

Update: A few drops of gun oil on the bendix (yeah, I learned something on the Internet!) and it works!

[Dave and Lynn]

Good report and way to stick with it when you have trouble.

[Cane Pole]

I owned an old ford car that wouldn't crank without a screwdriver. Thanks for the recall. I can't do it on my own anymore.