Scotty Downrigger Repair

[Cougar Gold]

I am replacing the power switch on a high performance Scotty Downrigger. I had to pull the motor to attach the new wires. Now I can’t get the motor to seat back into the downrigger properly. It sits up too high. itseems to be getting stuck on something. Is there a trick to getting the motor to re-seat?

 

[CBsqrd]

Just have to be patient and make sure the relay is seated properly. If I recall, there is a little box-like spot in the corner of the motor recess for the relay. Unfortunately they don’t give you much extra wire to work with.

 

[codfather]

Cougar Gold, the bottom of the motor fits into a specific spot that is tricky to get it in. Try to line it up centered and drop it in and turn it until it falls into the spot. It takes a bit of work but you will get it.

If it doesn't drop in it will sit to high like you said.

Thanks,

Mike

 

[pennel]

A little bit of a late reply.I had to change magnetic switch myself as the local tackle shop had a back log of a few weeks.
Anyway,putting it back together was a pain in the butt due to the wiring and unable to get the motor back in to its proper place (sitting far too high).
Eventually,I found a thread in which SharpHooks suggested separating the motor(taking it out of the casing) from the rest.It worked a treat as it allowed you to push all the wires into place and then slotting the motor into its proper place,after that just reconnecting the motor.
If I can do it anybody can.