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Adding A Trim Gauge
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| Author | Topic: Adding A Trim Gauge |
| Alphonse |
posted 01-01-2010 01:59 PM ET (US) 
I have an 2009 [Boston Whaler 170 MONTAUK] with Mercury 90-HP FOURSTROKE. I find that there is no single trim position that is best for all [engine or boat] speeds. I would like to add a trim indicator gauge. What is required? Is there a sensor or signal already available? Thanks--Al |
| jimh |
posted 01-01-2010 03:56 PM ET (US)
Typically a TRIM GAUGE uses a rheostat sender mounted on the engine to operate an electrical meter gauge on the dashboard. If your engine does not have the sensor you can probably order it as a part and easily add it. The gauge needs to be matched to the sender. |
| jimh |
posted 01-01-2010 03:59 PM ET (US)
You can use the website http://www.mercurypartsexpress.com/ to look-up your engine and see if the sender is included. You need your engine serial number to start the look-up process |
| GreatBayNH |
posted 01-04-2010 05:00 PM ET (US)
Easy install. Here is the thread I used before I installed mine. |
| GreatBayNH |
posted 01-04-2010 05:01 PM ET (US)
and here's the finished product http://s75.photobucket.com/albums/i316/srcbell/2008%20Season%20Prep/ ?action=view¤t=image006.jpg |
| swist |
posted 01-06-2010 08:18 AM ET (US)
Yes, it's an amazingly simple job. The wire is already in the bundle from engine to console, gauge installation is a no-brainer, engine is tapped for the sender mounting screws. |
| Mel Wallace |
posted 01-06-2010 08:39 AM ET (US)
I like that it matches the other guages. Do you have the part number for the guage and sender? Thanks. |
| fishgutz |
posted 01-06-2010 10:52 AM ET (US)
Here, I took pictures of the install on a 75 Mercury 2 stroke. It should be about the same on any Merc. It took longer to take the picture than the actual install. Look closely at the pictures you can read the part numbers. http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e336/Fishgutz/Boat%20Tech%20Pics/ TrimSender1.jpg http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e336/Fishgutz/Boat%20Tech%20Pics/ TrimSender2.jpg http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e336/Fishgutz/Boat%20Tech%20Pics/ TrimSender3.jpg http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e336/Fishgutz/Boat%20Tech%20Pics/ TrimSender4.jpg http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e336/Fishgutz/Boat%20Tech%20Pics/ TrimSender5.jpg http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e336/Fishgutz/Boat%20Tech%20Pics/ TrimSender6.jpg http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e336/Fishgutz/Boat%20Tech%20Pics/ TrimSender7.jpg http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e336/Fishgutz/Boat%20Tech%20Pics/ TrimSender8.jpg http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e336/Fishgutz/Boat%20Tech%20Pics/ TrimSender9.jpg http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e336/Fishgutz/Boat%20Tech%20Pics/ TrimSender10.jpg http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e336/Fishgutz/Boat%20Tech%20Pics/ TrimSender13.jpg http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e336/Fishgutz/Boat%20Tech%20Pics/ TrimSender14.jpg http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e336/Fishgutz/Boat%20Tech%20Pics/ TrimSender15.jpg |
| fishgutz |
posted 01-06-2010 10:55 AM ET (US)
Oops, missed some. http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e336/Fishgutz/Boat%20Tech%20Pics/ Gauge1.jpg http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e336/Fishgutz/Boat%20Tech%20Pics/ Gauge2.jpg http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e336/Fishgutz/Boat%20Tech%20Pics/ Gauge5.jpg http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e336/Fishgutz/Boat%20Tech%20Pics/ GaugePanelNew2.jpg |
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