Go Back  Offshoreonly.com > Technical > Drives and Lower Units
Are trim senders necessary? >

Are trim senders necessary?

Notices

Are trim senders necessary?

Thread Tools
 
Old 04-29-2011 | 01:57 PM
  #1  
Thread Starter
Registered
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 328
Likes: 7
From: Madison, WI
Default Are trim senders necessary?

I have a mercruiser 228, both senders are busted. Order new ones? Or can I run without them?
cash68 is offline  
Reply
Old 05-02-2011 | 10:41 AM
  #2  
Thread Starter
Registered
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 328
Likes: 7
From: Madison, WI
Default

My dad said they only last a few years anyway, so to just run without them. Going t try it. Why not.
cash68 is offline  
Reply
Old 05-02-2011 | 10:57 AM
  #3  
Dave M's Avatar
Gold Member
Veteran: Navy
25 Year Member
Gold Member
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 5,664
Likes: 140
From: Hollywood, MD, USA
Default

I don't think there is any technical reason why you would need them. Just nice to have.

I prefer mechanical indicators. They are pretty much trouble free.
Dave M is offline  
Reply
Old 05-02-2011 | 11:02 AM
  #4  
US1 Fountain's Avatar
Ginger or Mary Ann?
25 Year Member
Charter Member
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 11,030
Likes: 9
From: L
Default

May have to watch that you don't over trim if the limit sender is eliminated. Also if you have a swim platform that may require the drive to clear.
__________________
Some people are like Slinkies - Not really good for anything, but they
bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs.
US1 Fountain is offline  
Reply
Old 05-14-2011 | 05:23 PM
  #5  
Registered
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 2,687
Likes: 235
From: Grand Rapids, Mi
Default

if you dont run them keep an eye on the swivel pin bushings. mine worked their way out somehow. i made stainless "keeper" plates to replace the senders with
Drock78 is offline  
Reply

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.