Trim send unit replacement
10-05-2016 | 08:47 PM
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Trim send unit replacement
Replacing the sending unit and limit switch before my motor goes back in. Its been awhile since ive done one and cant remember if i can get to the bolt holding the wires in place , by just removing the bellhousing?
10-06-2016 | 07:02 AM
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I had both replaced a couple springs ago and my mechanic was able to get to the bolt and thread the harness thru without loosening or removing the bellhousing. How the he!! he did it is beyond me.
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10-06-2016 | 02:01 PM
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I have done it both ways, To me the extra time it takes to remove the "helmet" seems worth it to make sure everything is done right.
Like Rooster said, I'm not a fan of the Sierra unit. They seem really sensitive compared to the merc ones.
Like Rooster said, I'm not a fan of the Sierra unit. They seem really sensitive compared to the merc ones.
10-07-2016 | 08:48 AM
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Got it done last night. Couple things that pissed me off
1 the hinges pins had been torqued to about 500 ft lbs. seriously thought i was gonna ruin the gimbal ring taking the hinge pins out
2. The freaking screws for the actual pucks were also WAY to tight.
3. Got the old ones out and relized why it didnt work.....someone cut the wires! Wtf do people do chit like that. Since all 4 wires were cut i assume its not wires correclty since the drive still lowered and raised
4. I read horor stories about the sierra ones before so "thought" i ordered merc ones but nope they are sierra. Probably get to do this all over again before long.
1 the hinges pins had been torqued to about 500 ft lbs. seriously thought i was gonna ruin the gimbal ring taking the hinge pins out
2. The freaking screws for the actual pucks were also WAY to tight.
3. Got the old ones out and relized why it didnt work.....someone cut the wires! Wtf do people do chit like that. Since all 4 wires were cut i assume its not wires correclty since the drive still lowered and raised
4. I read horor stories about the sierra ones before so "thought" i ordered merc ones but nope they are sierra. Probably get to do this all over again before long.
10-07-2016 | 02:39 PM
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They must have the wires to the limit switch wired together inside the boat bypassing the switch if you are able to use your UP side on your trim switch. Otherwise you would only be able to raise the drive with your trailer button.
Those hinge pins have loctite on them from the factory. Supposed to apply a little heat to them. Real easy to ruin the threads in the bellhousing. Also supposed to loctite them when reinstalling them.
Those hinge pins have loctite on them from the factory. Supposed to apply a little heat to them. Real easy to ruin the threads in the bellhousing. Also supposed to loctite them when reinstalling them.
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10-07-2016 | 08:08 PM
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They were covered in loctite. Alot. I did use heat and still was worried i was going take the threads out
I did put "some" loctite back on the hinge pins. Will dive into the wirring once i get my engine dropped back in which hopefully will be sunday.
I did put "some" loctite back on the hinge pins. Will dive into the wirring once i get my engine dropped back in which hopefully will be sunday.
