[PSUBS-MAILIST] Minn Kota lower unit material

Sun Apr 29 15:37:16 EDT 2018

If you're dealing with obvious castings, it won't be 6061, as that is strictly a wrought material specification. The castings can be both chemically similar and similarly heat treated - something like a 356.0-T6.

Sean

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On Apr 29, 2018, 13:15, Cliff Redus via Personal_Submersibles wrote:

> I have a number of Minn Kota 101 lower units, MK part number 2886289.  While I don't have anthing from MK on materials, I tend to agree with Hank.
>
> 1) Main body that has the permanent magnets attached is some kind of steel.
> 2) Brushed end assembly that holds the shaft bushing and lip seals is cast aluminum (probably 6061-T6)
> 3) Bow end of lower unit that holds a bearing is also cast aluminum (probably 6061-T6)
>
> Cliff
>
> On Sat, Apr 28, 2018 at 7:11 PM, Philippe Robert via Personal_Submersibles <personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I have a question about Minn Kota engine Housing. What kind of steel is made ?
>>
>> Thank you,
>>
>> Philippe
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