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Old 05-02-2007 | 03:36 PM
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Hey guys my trim gauges aren't working anyone have any laying around???

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Old 05-02-2007 | 05:34 PM
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Could it be the sending units?
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Old 05-02-2007 | 05:44 PM
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The gauges very rarely fail. Do some more troubleshooting before you buy gauges.
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Old 05-02-2007 | 06:14 PM
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what should i look at...
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Old 05-02-2007 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by RedDog382
Could it be the sending units?
what dog said
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Old 05-02-2007 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by pshannon
what should i look at...
Not too familiar with the electrical indicators. Probably some type of electrical sending unit on the hinge pin part of the gimbal ring (? starboard side) with wires attached.
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Old 05-02-2007 | 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by RedDog382
Not too familiar with the electrical indicators. Probably some type of electrical sending unit on the hinge pin part of the gimbal ring (? starboard side) with wires attached.
Diddo ! Round Plastic covers near gimbal ring on drives. These hold a gear unit for electric trim gauges.
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Old 05-02-2007 | 11:14 PM
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any pics.....is it inside the engine bay..
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Old 05-03-2007 | 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by pshannon
any pics.....is it inside the engine bay..
Would be on the outside transom assembly at the hinge point of the gimbal ring (horse collar). Probably R or starboard side.
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Old 05-03-2007 | 07:46 AM
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On the gimble ring outside the transom

http://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show_...Steering+Lever

Numbers 5 and 6 in the illustration- 5 is incorrectly labeled as a screw. One is the trailer limit switch, the other is the sender. Do the guages swing when you turn the key on??
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