Trolling motor question?

DONDALINGER

May 06, 2007 16:05

I have an Jetco Industries "Electra Pal" trolling motor. It has a plug with o-ring on the lower unit similar to the one on a regular motor for the lower unit lube. I took the plug out and the lower unit is bone dry.

My question is, are electric trolling motors supposed to have lower unit oil? I have 2 other trolling motors and they do not have a plug and do not contain oil that I am aware of. I tried to do a search, but apparently Jetco has been out of business for many years.

Any info much appreciated.[:D]

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  bperdue21

  May 06, 2007 18:23

  If you don't get a response ask the guys on the trolling motors forum on bassboatcentral.com.

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  buckeyboy

  May 15, 2007 07:51

  quote:Originally posted by DONDALINGER
  I have an Jetco Industries "Electra Pal" trolling motor. It has a plug with o-ring on the lower unit similar to the one on a regular motor for the lower unit lube. I took the plug out and the lower unit is bone dry.
  
  My question is, are electric trolling motors supposed to have lower unit oil? I have 2 other trolling motors and they do not have a plug and do not contain oil that I am aware of. I tried to do a search, but apparently Jetco has been out of business for many years.
  
  Any info much appreciated.[:D]
  There is no oil in the motor section however if it is seperated and you can see gears then yes 90 weight oil.

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  rancid

  June 17, 2007 12:34

  On the Electra Pal trolling motors that I am familiar with, the lower unit is the electric motor and does not require oil. The plug on the lower unit could be a drain for condensation or to drain should water get in there. Hope this helps.
  Randy

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