Minn Kota Riptide 55lb NEED ASSISTANCE ;-) Motor head

[redspot321]

Well I had some fishingline wrapped around my prop and decided to go in after it. I removed the prop and removed the line then.....Like an Idiot....removed the 2 innocent looking bolts behind the prop to make sure the shaft seal was not compromised.

Little did I know that those 2 8mm bolts completely disassembled the motor, housing and motor

Well everything looks wonderful inside but now Im freaking about putting the motor back in the water. There are a total of 3 rubber gaskets geeping the innards dry.

What do these bolts need to be torqued to? I have everything back in place but man if 1 drop of water gets inside the housing Im screwed!!

I honestly cannot believe these things withstand the abuse we put them thrpugh with only 2 bolts holding the unit together!!

 

[fishrdan]

Re: Minn Kota Riptide 55lb NEED ASSISTANCE ;-) Motor head

Since the seals have been disturbed, you should replace them. While I wouldn't recommend it, if you are not going to replace the gaskets, at least put a very light coat of sealant on them,,, too much and you will glue the motor together I don't know what the torque is on the bolts, I just snug them down good, making sure everything is squared up (bolts pulling straight and not cocked off to the side).

One got'cha, make sure the magnet housing goes back on the same orientation it came off... Put it on backwards and the motor will spin,,, backwards... (Don't ask :facepalm

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: Minn Kota Riptide 55lb NEED ASSISTANCE ;-) Motor head

[FONT=TimesNewRoman,Bold][FONT=TimesNewRoman,Bold]This is from MK's service manual

Thru-bolt tightening specifications
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3 ?” motors = 25-35 inch pounds
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3 5/8” motors = 35-40 inch pounds
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4” motors = 40-50 inch pounds
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4 5/8” motors = 40-50 inch pounds
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[redspot321]

Re: Minn Kota Riptide 55lb NEED ASSISTANCE ;-) Motor head

Thank you, Sir

[FONT=TimesNewRoman,Bold][FONT=TimesNewRoman,Bold]This is from MK's service manual

Thru-bolt tightening specifications
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3 ?? motors = 25-35 inch pounds
?
3 5/8? motors = 35-40 inch pounds
?
4? motors = 40-50 inch pounds
?
4 5/8? motors = 40-50 inch pounds
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[Silvertip]

Re: Minn Kota Riptide 55lb NEED ASSISTANCE ;-) Motor head

WARNING: Note that those numbers are INCH-POUNDS -- not FOOT-POUNDS.