Throttle trim add on switch
 

anyone know where i can get a throttle mounted trim kit also what company made the throttle controls on a 1995 baja 272

would like one that goes inside the stock throttle but if i have to ill get a bolt on one, someone also mentioned that mercruiser sells them

let me know some options
thanks matt

Did you check greatlakesskipper on ebay. They had some with a formula logo, fit merc offshore levers. I used them and they worked great in my cat.

Yes I've seen those would like some other options to consider
How well did the formula one fit do you have pics?
Thanks matt

They fit perfectly. I have kiekaffer controls. Just pop the plastic caps off, drill a small hole for the wires to exit the knob and tie wrap them to the handle, screw the new switch on and wire the 3 wires to your existing trim switch in parallel. Done

Yep bought one for my boat works great!

probably gonna do it this way seems like a cheap easy to find switch

Hey Guys,
I know this thread is way old, but I think I just got one of these switches from Great Lakes Skipper that you are talking about.
It looks like it's an easy add on, but it seems a bit flimsy with the small diameter installation screws and thin gauge wire. Is this the switch you guys are talking about and is it still working good for you?

Yup that's the one .. No issues at all had them on my boats for 8 years
No issues at all

Great... Thanks, Smokin Gun

Hoping someone who has installed this can help me out.
I finally got around to installing the formula switch on my boat. I split off green and blue wires so that one each goes to the Starboard and Port drive trim switches and the red going to a single power. The throttle switch works great and I love it. The problem is, the original switches will not work independently of each other - they're now tied directly in to each other.
Am I going to need relays or is there an easier way to do it?

No relays needed but there are diodes that need to be installed.

Had to go way back In the archives for this one. Circa 02

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/g...le-levers.html

Diodes only needed in twin or trip app

Smokin gun. This is the poster which whom I replied to.

He just added his question onto this ancient post. I forgot
To copy his post on reply. He is in a formula 311,

As I stated yrs ago, you need the diodes when you are controlling 2 items, whether it be drives or tabs, if you want to retain the ability to operate them independently using the dash switches.

Thanks guys. Will install them and let you know how I make out.

Installed diodes... Works perfectly.
Thanks guys!!!