[Rhodes22-list] Mounting an electric motor

[Frank Goldsmith]

Thanks, Roger. Sounds like good advice. 

Frank 

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> On Dec 15, 2021, at 8:19 AM, ROGER PIHLAJA <roger_pihlaja at msn.com> wrote:
> 
> Frank,
> 
> My guess is the control line that runs thru all those blocks on the motor mount is saturated with salt, algae, or other environmental crud and it’s very stiff.  Try washing it, hot, HD cycle with a good laundry detergent, no bleach, and fabric softener.  After washing, if the line is still stiff, you may need to soak it in a bucket full of fabric softener solution.  While the control line is out, pressure wash the blocks on the motor mount and make sure they spin freely.
> 
> Roger Pihlaja
> S/V Dynamic Equilibrium
> 
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> 
>> On Dec 15, 2021, at 7:38 AM, Frank Goldsmith <goldsmith.cf at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Thanks, Shawn and Reuben, for your replies.  That’s encouraging to hear.  Sounds like I first just need to make sure my mount operates freely (both for the motor I have and the one I am pondering getting).  
>> 
>> Frank
>> 
>>>> On Dec 15, 2021, at 1:04 AM, Shawn Boles <shawn.sustain at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Frank:
>>> 
>>> I have used the original rig for 10 years with my Torqeedo 1003 long-shaft.
>>> Occasionally I have to jiggle it a little when lowering.
>>> 
>>> Cheers,
>>> Shawn
>>> s/v Sweet Baboo
>>> 
>>>> On Tue, Dec 14, 2021, 5:37 PM Frank Goldsmith <goldsmith.cf at gmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Listmates,
>>>> 
>>>> For any of you who have switched to an electric motor, like a Torqueedo,
>>>> did you mount it on the same motor mount as your gasoline motor?  I have
>>>> the GB motor mount with the pulleys for mechanical advantage, but it is
>>>> very stiff to operate even with the relatively heavy 8 HP Tohatsu mounted,
>>>> and I’m concerned that a Torqueedo would not have enough weight to let it
>>>> be lowered.  I’d welcome any input.
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> 
>>>> Frank
>>>> 
>>>> Frank Goldsmith
>>>> S/V Mary Bess (Rhodes 22 1985/2001)
>>>> Fairview, NC
>>>> Lake Keowee, SC
>>>> 
>>