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striper swiper posted 11-15-2014 11:17 AM ET (US)
I need an OMC trim switch part #174285. It seems to be obsolete. [A later posting added this clarification] I would like to clarify : the switch works but the button broke off. Even a non-working switch will suffice as long as the trim button is intact.
jimh posted 11-15-2014 02:02 PM ET (US)
Any chance to repair the broken button with adhesive?
frontier posted 11-15-2014 06:18 PM ET (US)
Call Sea-Way Marine in Seattle 206-937-7373.
Or check their website.
They are one of the largest OMC Johnson Evinrude parts vendors in the nation. Many NOS obsolete parts.
saumon posted 11-16-2014 11:32 AM ET (US)
You could also try part #173648. That's the same switch with the red plastic button (up and down arrows) but with different connectors (flats instead of bullets). Being used with the OMC SeaDrive control, it's also NLA but you may be able to locate a used one.
Here's a complete control box listed on ebay, but definately too pricey only for a plastic button: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/ OMC-Sterndrive-Remote-Control-Box-Conceal-Mount-2701-A4-/ 361115623388?pt=Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear&hash=item54142b1fdc&vxp=mtr
Personnaly, I'd get the rocker button out of a cheap universal power window switch and try to retrofit it.
http://www.banggood.com/ DC-12V-20A-Universal-Auto-Car-Power-Window-Switch-5-Pins-p-917579. html?currency=CAD&utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping& utm_content=ruby&utm_campaign=Auto-ca&gclid=COrTisHE_8ECFeJF7AodagUA1Q
picflight posted 11-16-2014 03:12 PM ET (US)
I like the retrofit path if I wanted to restore the original equipment.
striper swiper posted 11-17-2014 09:35 AM ET (US)
Jim ,I do not think gluing would work , the breakage point is too small for a strong bond.
Thanks all for your responses.

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Author	Topic: Repair of Broken Button On Trim Switch
striper swiper	posted 11-15-2014 11:17 AM ET (US) I need an OMC trim switch part #174285. It seems to be obsolete. [A later posting added this clarification] I would like to clarify : the switch works but the button broke off. Even a non-working switch will suffice as long as the trim button is intact.
jimh	posted 11-15-2014 02:02 PM ET (US) Any chance to repair the broken button with adhesive?
frontier	posted 11-15-2014 06:18 PM ET (US) Call Sea-Way Marine in Seattle 206-937-7373. Or check their website. They are one of the largest OMC Johnson Evinrude parts vendors in the nation. Many NOS obsolete parts.
saumon	posted 11-16-2014 11:32 AM ET (US) You could also try part #173648. That's the same switch with the red plastic button (up and down arrows) but with different connectors (flats instead of bullets). Being used with the OMC SeaDrive control, it's also NLA but you may be able to locate a used one. Here's a complete control box listed on ebay, but definately too pricey only for a plastic button: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/ OMC-Sterndrive-Remote-Control-Box-Conceal-Mount-2701-A4-/ 361115623388?pt=Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear&hash=item54142b1fdc&vxp=mtr Personnaly, I'd get the rocker button out of a cheap universal power window switch and try to retrofit it. http://www.banggood.com/ DC-12V-20A-Universal-Auto-Car-Power-Window-Switch-5-Pins-p-917579. html?currency=CAD&utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping& utm_content=ruby&utm_campaign=Auto-ca&gclid=COrTisHE_8ECFeJF7AodagUA1Q
picflight	posted 11-16-2014 03:12 PM ET (US) I like the retrofit path if I wanted to restore the original equipment.
striper swiper	posted 11-17-2014 09:35 AM ET (US) Jim ,I do not think gluing would work , the breakage point is too small for a strong bond. Thanks all for your responses.