Recent content by Penobscot17

The goal was never to advance for reverse, but rather to duplicate the OEM forward configuration for reverse operation. Based on your test, it looks like it was already neutrally timed. I recorded 11.5 volts CCW and 11.3 volts CW at 868 RPM. The 0.2 volt difference is likely within the...

Hwy89 - Reversing the polarity is not useful for long term usage if the brushes are not near the neutral plane. Otherwise there is excessive wear on the brushes and commutator when the current is not at a minimum. Major - Thanks, that seems to be the case based on the no load measurements. It...

The common issue with trolling motors is that higher pitch boat propellers in that size range are usually right hand and trolling motors use left hand propellers. I am trying to determine the proper location of the brushes/commutator for for reverse rotation, and to make that correction by...