Did you have to drill a hole in the shaft for the head
@BreamBassBeyond4 жыл бұрын
You do, I must have missed that clip when I put my video together. Nothing to it though, just stick the head on and make sure that it's lined up and pointing the same direction as the foot then mark the spot on the shaft where the hole should be, take the head back off, drill the hole, then put it all back together.
@AlanBell012 жыл бұрын
Thank You.I had an unfortunate accident with mine this weekend lol.Do you think you could shorten the shaft up some and just push the excess wire in the shaft tube? I don’t need mine as long as it is
@javiercastillo63172 жыл бұрын
@@AlanBell01 I believe you can cut them shorter
@javiercastillo63172 жыл бұрын
@@AlanBell01 just cut the excess off
@mygamertag2010X3 жыл бұрын
Best video of this on the internet. Could see everything going on. Thank you
@BreamBassBeyond3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it! Glad it helped!
@morganswisher19374 жыл бұрын
I was thinking about getting one for my kayak and wanted a shorter shaft. You took away all the mystery. Thanks
@BreamBassBeyond4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!
@dannytaylor3210 Жыл бұрын
When I did mine, it wouldn’t come out…twisted it out and it left tons of material in mine. I had to scrape it forever! I also had to recalibrate mine!! When I first put it on and took it out, my spot lock went crazy!? Almost through me off my boat.
@BreamBassBeyond Жыл бұрын
I had to do a little scraping, not too much though. Luckily my spot-lock didn't do that, bet that was scary for a second!
@brianward9063 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Same thing happened to me. Thanks for saving me a lot of money.
@BreamBassBeyond Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@LineLeaderHooked4 жыл бұрын
That's some good info. Sucks you had to replace it but this will help people.
@pywifishingandoutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, was looking for a guide on how to change out shafts for the xi3. I have the 36"for my yak, but dont like how it pulses water back into the scupper holes, and been looking to put on a longer shaft. This helps, you sound and look like the younger version of Jene Jensen, aka flukemaster.
@BreamBassBeyond3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate you watching! Glad I could be a help to someone! Maybe i'll be as good as Flukemaster one day lol!
@TDMayday4 жыл бұрын
Man that’s an awesome video I’m glad that I watched it. Two hours ago before I watch this video I was thinking about what would happen if I ever hit a big stump or rock with my trolling motor and snapped it. And then boom! I came across your video. Good stuff man keep up the good work and thanks for your subscription. I’m going to enjoy your channel.
@BreamBassBeyond4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I got a kick out of your review on your trolling motor!
@jacobnickerson68244 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Just had the same ‘’mishap’ today. Where did you order the new shaft from?
@BreamBassBeyond4 жыл бұрын
I got it from trollingmotorparts.com/motor-guide/motor-guide-parts/motor-guide-shafts/
@BreamBassBeyond4 жыл бұрын
If you have any questions/ need any advice throughout replacing it just let me know and i'll gladly help you out!
@dolphusdixonsr25783 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video and info. I just had to same thing happen to me about a week ago. Was about to buy a new one until I seen this. Just saved me a few hundred bucks.
@BreamBassBeyond3 жыл бұрын
That sucks, I always make sure to slide the collar down and tighten it everytime before I move now just to make sure it doesn't happen again! Glad the video helped!
@colemant68453 жыл бұрын
@@BreamBassBeyond Boats,Net are $10 cheaper and no shipping
@ScarletEagle11112 жыл бұрын
You used a pick only to clean treads? I’m just trying to make sure treads are clean enough. I used a pick then a small wire brush and was able to get around wires. Really don’t want to take head apart! Maybe try to “dry fit” it first?
@BreamBassBeyond2 жыл бұрын
I actually used a pick and a small wire wheel, I mentioned it in the video just didn't actually get a clip of that part. I would think that you should be fine as long as you got all the left over material out of the threads and didn't get any down into the components of the motor. Good luck on your repair!
@Fernando_Woolybooger4 жыл бұрын
Need to shake that lock tite tube/bottle really good to mix it up before you apply it.
@joshbirtchetfishing51963 жыл бұрын
Need to get u the 2020 motor guide tour👍
@SanSabath3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this video. Did you put a small amount of loctite on the whole length of the threads? Or just a couple of drops on each side? Of the shaft
@BreamBassBeyond3 жыл бұрын
I did it the length of the threads.
@nathandaves35706 ай бұрын
Same thing happened to my xi3. Unfortunately, we drive home in the rain and although it’s sits a covered area, apparently water got into the motor at some point and has set there for a week or so. What should I do now?
@BreamBassBeyond6 ай бұрын
Did the water get in the head of the motor with the circuit board, the foot of the motor, or both?
@nathandaves35706 ай бұрын
@BreamBassBeyond it just got into the motor. There was a little bit of rust but I was able to clean it up mostly. I let it dry really well. I have it all back together. Just need to put the head on and drill the hole. I’m thinking it should work just fine.
@nathandaves35706 ай бұрын
Now if I can just figure out how the get anchor mode to sit perfectly over a brush pile. 😂
@bryceseale58242 жыл бұрын
Broke mine today.
@BreamBassBeyond2 жыл бұрын
That sucks! Good luck with the repairs!
@kevileelee4 ай бұрын
Is there a reason why you use red loctite instead of blue?
@BreamBassBeyond4 ай бұрын
Red provides a stronger "permanent" bond.
@dbac88912 жыл бұрын
Could I use 3m 5200 for threads?
@BreamBassBeyond2 жыл бұрын
I would think it would work as it creates a permanent bond, I've never tried it personally as a threadlocker though.
@kwkopecki4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Helped a lot. Can I use blue locktite? Or do I have to use red?
@BreamBassBeyond4 жыл бұрын
Red is recommended as it creates a permanent bond that can't be broken without heat. I wouldn't use the blue personally, it may work, but I would rather be on the safe side and stick with the red.
@kwkopecki4 жыл бұрын
@@BreamBassBeyond thanks. I appreciate the quick reply.
@kwkopecki4 жыл бұрын
@@BreamBassBeyond I had broke the shaft on my minnkota and let it sit since broken. I took it apart today and ordered the shaft and internal parts. Wish I had taken it apart sooner cause the motor got water in it when it broke and it’s very corroded inside now after sitting. Hoping once parts come in I can put the new shaft on and put new parts in the motor. Parts and shipping were best price from minnkota directly. Did you check if your motor got some water in it when it broke?
@BreamBassBeyond4 жыл бұрын
It didn't, my trolling motor deployed while I was on plane, luckily it snapped above the water line so no water got in it.
@jeffmartell24713 жыл бұрын
Somehow the collar/bushing on the bottom of my transmission assembly is missing. Any thoughts on how I can get a replacement. I called Motorguide but they were unable to help.
@BreamBassBeyond3 жыл бұрын
I would probably start by seeing if that specific part is shown on the parts diagram for the xi3 and go from there. Good luck! Try looking here for it maybe: www.boats.net/catalog/mercury/motorguide-trolling-motor-by-model/motorguide-xi3-series/9d362441-up-cat-90-8m0140451/complete-trolling-motor
@TNOutdoorsman Жыл бұрын
How long did you have to heat it before it loosened…?
@BreamBassBeyond Жыл бұрын
2-3 minutes if I recall correctly, it's been awhile.
@251reeling93 жыл бұрын
Great video i need a new lower unit
@BreamBassBeyond3 жыл бұрын
Man, that sucks! Unless you only replace the internals on your lower, you'll have to replace the shaft too unfortunately, once you pull that shaft out the threads are shot! Good luck, appreciate you watching!
@colemant68453 жыл бұрын
How did you get a flashlight inside the foot to show the threads you cleaned out?? Did you disassemble it to get access to the inside? It appears you have the flashlight inside shining out.
@BreamBassBeyond3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I disassembled my foot just to be sure that nothing inside there was broken from the impact that broke my shaft, it took a pretty good lick!
@colemant68453 жыл бұрын
@@BreamBassBeyond Thanks for the response. I'm going to heat and twist the shaft tomorrow. I called MotorGuide Tech support and they said 99% of the time it fails! Why do they sell Replacement shafts than??? LOL.
@BreamBassBeyond3 жыл бұрын
That's pretty crazy, does make you wonder why they even sell replacement shafts for sure! Guess I got lucky, mines' still going strong!
@jeremyjohnson99233 жыл бұрын
I did not have your luck. My Xi3 wouldn't turn out, not even after getting it hot enough for the shaft to start on fire. After the trolling motor deployed by itself and destroyed itself, I'm going back to minnkota.
@BreamBassBeyond3 жыл бұрын
Wow, that's crazy! I'm glad mine worked out so I could get some more use out of it, I'm considering swapping over to the Lowrance ghost myself though, the xi3 just doesn't cut it!
@tracewisecarver42602 жыл бұрын
Can you put a longer shaft on when replacing it?
@BreamBassBeyond2 жыл бұрын
You can, you'll need to extend your wiring though.
@javiercastillo63174 жыл бұрын
Where you bought the loctite been to home depot and none
@BreamBassBeyond4 жыл бұрын
Advance Auto Parts is where I picked mine up at, really any auto parts store should have it.
@pywifishingandoutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Did you melt the old composite shaft off by the thread?
@pywifishingandoutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Ive been heating ot for 5 mins, and it wont come off.
@BreamBassBeyond3 жыл бұрын
I heated with a torch to break the bond of the locktite. I scraped the remaining bits of it out with a curved automotive pick.
@BreamBassBeyond3 жыл бұрын
@@pywifishingandoutdoors dang, sounds like yours must have had a better bond than mine. You may have to use a pair of channel locks or a pipe wrench to get yours to turn while heating it.
@pywifishingandoutdoors3 жыл бұрын
@@BreamBassBeyond lol, yeah, looks like it, theres a white bomding material i can see on the threads, i dont think its coming off without doing more damage to it or the lower unit.
@BreamBassBeyond3 жыл бұрын
@@pywifishingandoutdoors man, that sucks! In my position, my shaft was already destroyed so it didn't matter if I damaged the shaft more, I'd be worried of causing damage in your situation too since yours is actually still functional.
@javiercastillo63174 жыл бұрын
What did you use to take out the old expoxy
@BreamBassBeyond4 жыл бұрын
I used this little pick set from harbor freight to get most of it out www.harborfreight.com/mini-pick-and-hook-set-63697.html . I spun a small light gauge wire wheel around in it afterward just to be sure I had it all out.
@richardgray2766 Жыл бұрын
😊
@fishin3603 жыл бұрын
what if i wanted a longer shaft on my XI5 with transducer , can that be done?
@BreamBassBeyond3 жыл бұрын
Yes, same process as this.
@colemant68453 жыл бұрын
@@BreamBassBeyond Won't the wires inside the shaft be to short for a longer shaft? I too need to go from a 52" to a 72" on my Xi5.
@BreamBassBeyond3 жыл бұрын
@Coleman T yeah, for jumping up to a 72" from a 52" you'll need to order a longer power cable from Motorguide as well.
@colemant68453 жыл бұрын
@@BreamBassBeyond I'm wondering if I can just splice in some same weight wire extensions to add the extra 20 inches. What do you think?
@BreamBassBeyond3 жыл бұрын
@@colemant6845 yeah, if you're using the same gauge wire that should work out just fine. Word of warning though, that shaft is a pain to get free from the foot!