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04-30-2003, 07:23 PM

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Trim Switch...

I just ordered a "on the throttle" out drive trim switch. does anyone have any hints or comments on installing it . it will be one switch operating both drives.

04-30-2003, 09:30 PM

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You'll have to use a relay or diode to still be able to trim independently with the dash switches.

04-30-2003, 09:33 PM

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Be sure that you use diodes. (Depending on your current dash setup) Otherwise you will not be able to operate them separately.

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04-30-2003, 09:33 PM

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Me type to slow.

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04-30-2003, 10:30 PM

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I will be installing it on a 91 311 formula . it now has 2 trailer trim switches and 2 reg.trim switches.

04-30-2003, 10:34 PM

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Just put one on the Scarab Sunday. I found it to be a pretty easy install. Wiring was simple and straight forward IMO. Just used the supplied diodes, some heat shrink, and the job was done. Works great! Mine was a single though.

Haven't water tested it yet to see if I'm gonna like it. It looks like it's gonna get in the way of the shift lever just a little bit though.

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05-01-2003, 10:04 PM

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wes
i am thinking of the same thing for my formula 272.
but my pumps don't quite run the same speed, so i will install two throttle switches. wondering if forward (finger actuated) or side mount (thumb actuated) will be easier for two switches.
i have to hold one of them 1 extra second to have the drives parallel.

05-02-2003, 05:21 AM

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Just installed one on my Powerquest with a single. However I did not receive any relay or diode. I wired it off the trim switch in the dash and it seems to work fine. Any idea why the diode or relay are needed??? Mine was a gaffrig switch.