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Old 05-06-2016 | 07:47 AM
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1988 mercruiser ; whats the best way to trim both drives with one switch? im thinking have a separate switch with both wired to it then tweek them individually because they trim slightly different speeds.... what do you think?
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yes...third switch with diodes so the individual switch don't back feed the other when doing one at a a time...
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yes...third switch with diodes so the individual switch don't back feed the other when doing one at a a time...
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Where do I get a switch with Diodes?
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They also make double pole switches than you don't need diodes.
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Originally Posted by 14 apache
They also make double pole switches than you don't need diodes.
Yes your right! i didnt think about that! that would be a simpler solution....but as far as switches go you can get them just about any marine supply store or online and diodes you can get from a local radio shack if there are any still around....
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Originally Posted by oconnor marine
1988 mercruiser ; whats the best way to trim both drives with one switch? im thinking have a separate switch with both wired to it then tweek them individually because they trim slightly different speeds.... what do you think?
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You looking for on the throttle switch or on the dash ?
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Old 05-06-2016 | 11:20 AM
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Put 2 switches on the throttles 1 for drives and 1 for tabs, did it last year on our boat and its one of the best improvements I've done so far.
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Put 2 switches on the throttles 1 for drives and 1 for tabs, did it last year on our boat and its one of the best improvements I've done so far.
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Where did you get those throttle switches?
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Old 05-06-2016 | 11:30 AM
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Livorsi sells the switch kit complete with instructions, you have to call in and ask for it.
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Old 05-06-2016 | 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by VoodooRob
Livorsi sells the switch kit complete with instructions, you have to call in and ask for it.
I did the same thing. It's really nice as you get on plane.
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