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  1. Steve Johansen

    1994 Nitro 170 Tf Trolling Motor Switch Panel

    The ones I had on my 1994 190DC were old and cracked in the corners so I made new ones out of 1/4" aluminum and had them powder-coated black. I did this when I built my recessed foot pedal tray and powder-coated it black as well. It all looks great! If you can't find anyone to do this for you...
  2. Steve Johansen

    Vent Problem with Gas Tank in 1991 Nitro

    Sorry, Your tank is most likely a plastic unit held in with two long band clamps (like a hose clamp but longer) that are anchored to the floor at either end with screws. You might have to remove your batteries or your seats to access it.
  3. Steve Johansen

    Vent Problem with Gas Tank in 1991 Nitro

    There has to be a way to get at the tank. Follow the vent line and make sure it ends at a barbed fitting with a hose clamp. It has to vent from the TOP of the tank, not down inside the tank which it sounds like it is. Take the gas cap off and try blowing in the vent line again. Do you...
  4. Steve Johansen

    Vent Problem with Gas Tank in 1991 Nitro

    It sounds to me like the vent tube is inside the tank. It should just be attached to the top, not inside the fuel. When you blow on the vent and hear bubbles I see a problem there. You should be able to pressurize the tank by blowing but you shouldn't be hearing bubbles. Make sure that...
  5. Steve Johansen

    Auto bilge

    The float switch has to be 'lifted' as if the water level was rising and only then will the pump kick in if it is on 'auto'. You may be able to just lift the float if it is external otherwise you may just have to turn the hose on and fill part of the bilge to test it. In my opinion that's...
  6. Steve Johansen

    Kicker Question

    I wouldn't get anything any smaller than what you would want to get home with in rough seas should your main motor fail to run. I personally would go with something around a 10. I know you want to keep the weight down but you may need it to get you home one day. Also in a wind I don't know...
  7. Steve Johansen

    Prop ring

    Anybody know what the proper name for them is?
  8. Steve Johansen

    Prop ring

    I know WHAT they are I just don't know where to find one!
  9. Steve Johansen

    MotorGuide Tour Series help...

    Again, thanks for all the help guys! I do have a side/bottom imaging unit but don't use it on the front anyways. I just use a 525 unit up there to show me depth. If I want to see more I just turn around and look at the console mounted unit. Steve
  10. Steve Johansen

    MotorGuide Tour Series help...

    I have just under 8" like maybe 7-7/8" so if it looks like I can stuff it in there I am most likely going to order it. Is it worthy spending the extra coin to get the built-in sonar model? I pretty much already know the answer (yes) but neither BPS or Cabela's has the adapter cable that I...
  11. Steve Johansen

    Tour Series MG

    Thanks!
  12. Steve Johansen

    Since we're all talking props lately...

    Stock motor not relabled. Like I said the specs might be a tad off, but not much I wouldn't think. The only other thing is what is the elevation you are at? I'm at sea-level which is basically the best air you're going to get, so if you've got thinner air where you are that could make...
  13. Steve Johansen

    Since we're all talking props lately...

    Maybe the tach is reading a couple hundred rpm out but I'm pretty sure it was at or near 6000 at WOT. I'll have to check next time out. The speedo showed 68MPH with myself, a friend and the previous owner during a test drive and he told me that by himself with not much of anything else in...
  14. Steve Johansen

    Since we're all talking props lately...

    I think I have some room to spare at the high end. Full speed is around 6000 rpm but it takes forever to get going that fast (70mph). I thought these motors were OK around 6500 rpm but I could be wrong. I would rather max out at around 60 and pick up a little holeshot if I could as well as...
  15. Steve Johansen

    12/24 Switch

    Hi Dyno, I'm looking at replacing the exact same unit with an 84lb MG Tour Series. With the variable speed control on all of the new motors you would essentially have MORE than 10 speeds, all depending on where you position the dial. As stated above though, all speeds will require 24...
  16. Steve Johansen

    Trolling Motor

    Oh, I'm definately after cable steering as well...
  17. Steve Johansen

    Needs parts for DC190

    The rails should be able to be made out of some 7/8" SS tubing using the ends that you already have. You'll just need bends at each end. The windshields might be hard to find, but if you do find some let me know as I'm sure I'm going to break one of mine one day...
  18. Steve Johansen

    Trolling Motor Question

    I would suggest that you take it apart and check all components to see what is bent and straighten each piece individually the put it back together. If it's just stiff I'm sure you can get it freed up again by straightening everything.
  19. Steve Johansen

    Motor wont turn over

    I would take it off and test it if it's not too hard to get at. By jumping it you could do more damage to the electrical if there is already a problem elsewhere.
  20. Steve Johansen

    Motor wont turn over

    I would take the starter off and bench test it. Maybe the motor is seized.
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