Originally Posted by
Chance
I was finally able to get back to my trolling motor after Hurricane Barry departed central Indiana.
I checked as to what gauge of wire, it is #6 back in the battery compartment. I haven't gotten into the front yet.
I was able to borrow a clamp meter. I've never used one before and I guess I don't know how to use it. I believe that this motor does use 42 amps on high (does this sound right?). I am going to read up on the meter so I can use it.
With all of the batteries that I have, none match up with age or size. So, right now I can't connect any of them together.
The last thing I did today was to check the wiring under the pedal. I turned the motor on and listened to the different speeds. There didn't seem to be speed difference in speeds 3 thru 5. Then I started checking the pedal wiring. I found a red wire that was corroded pretty bad and some of the insulation looked melted. So I cut it back, spliced some back on, placed another connector, then plugged it back in after cleaning all of the posts. I again checked the speeds. Now there is a noticeable audible difference in all 5 speeds. I did notice that the wiring in the pedal is #10 wire.
So, right now I'm just kinda dead in the water. I'm not planning on going out until next week. For me, fishing in above 90* (and 110* heat index) isn't too much fun. I'm hoping that cleaning up the pedal wiring might make a difference.
I am still open for more suggestions.
Thank you all.