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New to forum. I have a Motor Guide unit with partial ID information that does not run properly.
It has no proper ID information (Manufacturers decal/plate with serial/model etc) but Motor head graphics and observation provide the following: GWF 35; 12V; 41 # Thrust; 1995 Brunswick; Whisper Guide; Great White Series; On the underside of the head is a 1/4" by about 2" label with the print of: "FLY21250". The same sticker/label in found on the inside of the head cover. It is a bow mount with foot pedal which contains a 3 position toggle switch (with 3 lugs on the back), a rotary pot (with three lugs on the back) and a momentary on/off foot switch opposite the rotary speed dial.
Observations so far when unit is connected to battery; Initially slight "click" of a relay in the head; then three position switch in upper (closest to toe) position - nothing when momentary switch is activated - turning foot mounted the speed dial still nothing. Switch in center position same results. Switch in Heel (closest to heel) position motor runs at full speed regardless of position of foot controlled speed dial/pot.
Not sure which combination of lugs to test on an Ohm/volt meter on the pot and the 3 position switch or what readings I should be getting.
Trying to determine if he unit is worth fixing up or not (probably for sale since my 14' jon boat doesn't need a bow mount motor with a 30" mount bracket ).
Any help/direction appreciated.
thanks
brian
New to forum. I have a Motor Guide unit with partial ID information that does not run properly.
It has no proper ID information (Manufacturers decal/plate with serial/model etc) but Motor head graphics and observation provide the following: GWF 35; 12V; 41 # Thrust; 1995 Brunswick; Whisper Guide; Great White Series; On the underside of the head is a 1/4" by about 2" label with the print of: "FLY21250". The same sticker/label in found on the inside of the head cover. It is a bow mount with foot pedal which contains a 3 position toggle switch (with 3 lugs on the back), a rotary pot (with three lugs on the back) and a momentary on/off foot switch opposite the rotary speed dial.
Observations so far when unit is connected to battery; Initially slight "click" of a relay in the head; then three position switch in upper (closest to toe) position - nothing when momentary switch is activated - turning foot mounted the speed dial still nothing. Switch in center position same results. Switch in Heel (closest to heel) position motor runs at full speed regardless of position of foot controlled speed dial/pot.
Not sure which combination of lugs to test on an Ohm/volt meter on the pot and the 3 position switch or what readings I should be getting.
Trying to determine if he unit is worth fixing up or not (probably for sale since my 14' jon boat doesn't need a bow mount motor with a 30" mount bracket ).
Any help/direction appreciated.
thanks
brian