12/24 volt system

[buzzking]

I have two positive wires coming from the trolling motor, one negative coming from the TM and then a crossover wire, what is the proper way to hook them up, also today i broke a bolt holding the starter in place and it broke off flush with the block, what is the easiest way to get it out?<br />Thanks, in advance<br />Buzzking

 

[Solittle]

Re: 12/24 volt system

Buzz - On the bolt, save yourself some grief and take it to a machine shop. There are other ways to do it - eg eazy out - which ain't easy and often leave you worse off.

 

[bluechips]

Re: 12/24 volt system

i work in machine shop, and i can tell theyll just use an easyout. <br /><br />be sure to soak it down with WD40 for a few days, helps loosen it up<br /><br />drill out the center of the bolt to the size easy out you need to use. I find the reverse spiral type easy outs work the best. and dont skimp on price, the more expensive sets dont usually dont snap as easy.<br /><br />and before you put it back to gether, by a can of never seize and coat the bolt with it.<br /><br />-------<br /><br />oh if your not highly cooridnated, just take it too a shop. a snapped easy out is not fun to deal with

 

[Mariner60_hp]

Re: 12/24 volt system

There are several ways to hook up the 12/24 TM. Here is a link that shows several. http://www.the-fishing-network.com/magazine/v02/n02/jf-01.htm

 

[Solittle]

Re: 12/24 volt system

bluechips - When you use an easy out do you usually use a drill press and clamp the piece to the table so that it is centered? I would go that route if I had the press. The couple of times that I have tried it I had to use a portable electric drill and either could not get the drill centered or the easy out would break in the hole that I drilled. Any tricks of the trade??

 

[sparkroost]

Re: 12/24 volt system

Use a center punch to make a divot in the old bolt to get your drill to start at the right place. Drill a hole about 3/8" deep so that the easy out will fit. The easy out is a reverse spiral that get's wider as it get's deeper, so the easy out can only thread into the hole so far until the old bolt starts turning.<br /><br />It is also advidable that you get two good deep cycle batteries and use the 24V setup. You will gain almost 2X as much battery time that way.