Dynamofishing- I found this thread-
To get to where the knot is, tilt the motor about half way. I
>did this by sitting the motor on the tailgate of my pickup.
>Put a 2X4 sideways between the hinge and it will stay in
>place.
>
>You have to disassemble the plate that is attached to the
>motor with two
cap screws. Might be tight but they will come
>out if you use a good
allen wrench.
>
>Is yours new enough that there is an access hole in the plate?
>Mine isn't so I drilled a 3/4" or 1" hole in the bottom plate.
>Use a new spade bit and go slow. It will cut right through the
>aluminum. The access hole makes all the difference in being
>able to tie off the end.