I was lucky enough to snag this motor for under $100 on ebay, it has some damage to the control unit cowling not seen in photo however the motor still works. Just wondering on the best place to take her for repair and a little cosmetic surgery. I have found the cowling on an USA website for around $15 a peice top and bottom but would prefer to obtain locally if possible. Any assistance would be appreciated, its my first leccy so not sure where to go.
Regards Colin
Sweetwater:
Call BLA 1300 252 725 ask for service department. Qld service is at 45 Aquarium Ave. Hemmant.
They'll be able to get anything you need.
Cheers,
fitz..
maverick76:
Awesome!! :youbeauty
Cheers Fitz, that was too easy!! Pulled the motor apart this morning and cross referenced against an exploded view and it turns out 25 bucks and she'll be sweet!!! (Bottom control box cover) Thanks to BLA and Northside Marine for their assistance. Does anyone have any advice on best practice for battery setup for these motors.....ie. Battery size, fuses, switches or the like. Thanks again!!!
Regards Colin
A Marshall:
Hi Colin,
That was a good pick up. :thumbsup I visited an auto electrician & got the bits I needed to sort out my wiring. Two Anderson plugs,a 40 Amp inline automatic resettable fuse & some heavy gauge electrical wire. I made up a loom to attach to the battery with the fuse a short distance from the positive pole ending with an Anderson plug & fitted an Anderson plug to the motor wires. Looks nice & neat & will protect your motor for about $50.
Cheers Andrewe
Sweetwater:
--- Quote ---I made up a loom to attach to the battery with the fuse a short distance from the positive pole ending with an Anderson plug --- End quote --- Funnily enough,, when I did Maritime College Engineering, we were taught that circuit breakers work best on the negative side of a circuit.