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[jacklam999]

Just bough a 2nd hand Minn Kota 30 motor for 75$, but didnt realize the lever is broken until i get home (lever that can ajust the motor to either 0-90 degree). Do anyone know where can I fix it  ?
Even though there is a little pin/spring , and I tried to press the pin and the lever still stuck in 1 position.
Thank you

[VA7DDP]

MIKE'S REEL REPAIR
#108 - 31060 PEARDONVILLE ROAD
ABBOTSFORD, BC V2T 6K5
604-855-1119
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http://www.mikesreelrepair.com/trolling-motor-parts-minn-kota-parts-c-45_38.html

[jacklam999]

too far for me... i live in vancouver

[VA7DDP]

too far for me... i live in vancouver

Unfortunately; their the only service center for Minn Kota in British Columbia.

Cheers!
Deven Prasda

[Damien]

I think Mr. Lam that you're going to start to figure out to not cheap out on boats and motors.

[jacklam999]

yeah, im newbie on boat stuff

[Troutman]

Hey Jack I wouldn't bother repairing it. I just bought the exact same motor for $109 at CDN Tire (price matched). I would assume fixing it will cost more than $35 while you could buy a branch new one and have 2 years warranty.

[jacklam999]

Yeah true, I mean it still
Work ,now is just stuck at a 90 degree direction,it still do the work thou

[Ambassador]

I had the same issue. Mine was as tight as a dolphin's blowhole, but I got it working by pressing the button and wiggling the handle around a bit - kinda like the steering lock in a vehicle.

[jacklam999]

I had the same issue. Mine was as tight as a dolphin's blowhole, but I got it working by pressing the button and wiggling the handle around a bit - kinda like the steering lock in a vehicle.

did your button broken as well?

The only issue i worry about is when shallow water, the motor will hit the rock, since it cant move it back to 0 degree

[HOOK]

take a picture and post it of what is broken. This would help us in thinking of something to do to fix it


I know I have thought about removing the stupid plastic lever and replacing it with a metal pin on a spring sort of thing instead to lock/unlock the bracket to move the motor up/down. I just haven't gotten around to figuring how to do it is all

[jacklam999]

take a picture and post it of what is broken. This would help us in thinking of something to do to fix it


I know I have thought about removing the stupid plastic lever and replacing it with a metal pin on a spring sort of thing instead to lock/unlock the bracket to move the motor up/down. I just haven't gotten around to figuring how to do it is all

Actually , i just use a tool to pull up the pin, and it can move from 0-90 degree, so i think i just need to replace the plastic lever and will be fine. I cant put a pic, because my phone camera is broken

[riptide]

Time to start a thread on how to repair your phone....sorry that was to easy . On my minnkota it has a release lever that allows you to move the motor vertically up the shaft for shallow water , it's good to see you using some ingenuity and tapping into your inner McGivor to get your pivot to work , now go buy or rent a cheap jigsaw or skilsaw  buy some u bolts and make your transom for your inflatable . You'll get way more satisfaction if you do it yourself .

[jacklam999]

Time to start a thread on how to repair your phone....sorry that was to easy . On my minnkota it has a release lever that allows you to move the motor vertically up the shaft for shallow water , it's good to see you using some ingenuity and tapping into your inner McGivor to get your pivot to work , now go buy or rent a cheap jigsaw or skilsaw  buy some u bolts and make your transom for your inflatable . You'll get way more satisfaction if you do it yourself .

Those tool can cause more than the orginal motor mount...