Minn Kota 55 Question

kit141

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Aug 18, 2005
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Have an older M.K Power drive 55lbs. It might be my old age, but it seems that that the motor just does seem to put out the thrust that it did when new. Can the the unit wear out or can the foot pedal not allow the proper amps to get to the motor. If the motor is weraing out, what part is the problem. Hate to buy a bigger motor if this is a simple fix. Thanks
 

fyrfightr

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Re: Minn Kota 55 Question

Could be that the brushes are shot, Rebuild kits, with seals, brushes, and bearings are available fairly cheap.
 

cwilt

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Re: Minn Kota 55 Question

probably the control board. i just replaced mine in my 55 pd. the speed control only went to #4 after that the motor shut off. like yours the power seemed lower before the above issue happened. i replaced the control board (located between side plates)and it seems like a new motor now......$$150 was cost.
 
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