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Old 02-02-2023 | 09:45 AM
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If you want two switches (one for each drive) then you dont need diodes. Thats only if you want one switch activating both drives at the same time.
Your only issue is finding the switches that will work for your throttles. You want to find momentary ON/OFF/ON switches and wire them in parallel with existing switches on dash.
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Old 02-02-2023 | 10:36 AM
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Are the components (switch and cover )for the dts zero effort lever not the same ? I dunno. Just throwing it out there

https://www.marineengine.com/parts/m...ts-1-2-3-lever
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Old 02-02-2023 | 10:38 AM
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Another thing, i reconfigured a Teleflex MY control (4 lever) the other month and they look near identical to the zero efforts. Not sure if they offer trim switches and covers for the controls.

http:/www.boaterstore.com/teleflex/mycontrol.pdf

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https://www.marineengine.com/products/technical_information/iMYi%20control.pdf

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Old 02-02-2023 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by SB
Are the components (switch and cover )for the dts zero effort lever not the same ? I dunno. Just throwing it out there

https://www.marineengine.com/parts/m...ts-1-2-3-lever
Same part number. We have a winner!!
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Old 02-02-2023 | 11:18 AM
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Same part number. We have a winner!!
Same part number(s). Can get the switch with wiring or the whole thing.

Probably a pain to try and use one on each side. What do you guys think?
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Old 02-02-2023 | 11:51 AM
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When you say helm I'm guessing you mean on the wheel?
You're current trim switches are on the dash?
I'm a fan on the one on the throttle trimming both drives together then just using the dash switches if needed if they are out of sync.
Anything is doable and all subject to opinion but seems one of those switches opposite side of your thumb would be cumbersome.
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Old 02-02-2023 | 02:32 PM
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I would use one switch for both drives and use diodes.
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Old 02-02-2023 | 03:00 PM
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Yep, switches are on the dash and pretty hard to get to when things get rough at speed. Having the switch on the throttle will make things much easier/safer.

I think I’ll start with the one switch and diode combination. I may add another for the tabs, but if I do, will be down the road.

I’m going to order the Merc switch.
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Old 02-02-2023 | 10:23 PM
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Ordered the switch assembly and the Marine Industries West diode kit. Let's see what the switch assembly looks like when it gets here.
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Old 02-03-2023 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by TomZ
Ordered the switch assembly and the Marine Industries West diode kit. Let's see what the switch assembly looks like when it gets here.
Watching and learning as I too would like a set-up like this.
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