Easy Fix Minn Kota Transom Mount Brackets

My Endura 36  transom mount bracket wouldn't let me lower the motor.  After taking it apart I saw the red realease handle was cracked letting the T bar shaft pull thru.  As it turns out you don't need to dissassemble to fix it. I found a washer that was slightly larger than the T bar shaft and cut a slot in it with a dremal tool. You can slide Place the washer in place on the front of the cracked red handle while pushing the T Bar with your other hand.  Repair kits are available for around $20.