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82lb Motorguide TM with foot pedal will not turn.
Posted on 4/20/24 at 12:49 pm
Posted on 4/20/24 at 12:49 pm
Went to use TM the other day and foot pedal won’t budge.
I took to off top of TM and removed the steering cables from gears which allowed the TM shaft to turn so I know it’s not a bent shaft.
Is there anything else like on the pedal that could stop it from moving or do I need to replace steering cables?
Anyone ever did this and if so was it difficult?
I took to off top of TM and removed the steering cables from gears which allowed the TM shaft to turn so I know it’s not a bent shaft.
Is there anything else like on the pedal that could stop it from moving or do I need to replace steering cables?
Anyone ever did this and if so was it difficult?
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Posted on 4/20/24 at 1:28 pm to KLSU
Sometimes you can free up the rod going through same as ayou can with a tele-flex steering cable.
First inspect cable externally. Is the covering cracked or peeling off due to underlying corrosion?
Squirt some penetrating oil where it slides. Ideally remove the cable ( you might get away just removing the pedal end ) and clamp upright in a vice. Or whatever you can rig.
Keep giving it a shot of juice.
Automatic Transmission Fluid works best on teleflex. I hope I helped and didn’t mislead you. There are far more knowledgeable folks here than me.
First inspect cable externally. Is the covering cracked or peeling off due to underlying corrosion?
Squirt some penetrating oil where it slides. Ideally remove the cable ( you might get away just removing the pedal end ) and clamp upright in a vice. Or whatever you can rig.
Keep giving it a shot of juice.
Automatic Transmission Fluid works best on teleflex. I hope I helped and didn’t mislead you. There are far more knowledgeable folks here than me.
This post was edited on 4/20/24 at 1:30 pm
Posted on 4/20/24 at 2:20 pm to Bigfishchoupique
Thank for advice. I’ll give that a try. I don’t really have anything to lose. 
Posted on 4/20/24 at 3:25 pm to KLSU
You will need new cables. There are 2. One long and one short so make sure you get both. I used to get mine from Jones Trolling Motors. Now Jones Marine Services according to Google.
Posted on 4/21/24 at 9:40 am to KLSU
Take the cable completely off. Slide a piece of fuel hose over one entire end and put a hose clamp. Add Marvel or Kroil to hose and hang somewhere. Try to push the oil though with air after a while if it doesn’t drip after a few hours.
Posted on 4/21/24 at 3:06 pm to WHATASHAME
I got it fixed today. After removing the TM head and cables from the bracket with gear, I found which cable was stuck. It was the one that ran to foot pedal heal. I sprayed some liquid wrench in each end and let sit. I then noticed some corrosion at end of cable so I scraped it out. I was then able to move the cable. Put everything back together and it works fine now.
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