Hello
I thought I had all of the parts to add power trim to my 72 Merc 800 - the motor, the cylinders, the hoses and the switch. But in looking at the old manual I just got, it shows a 'tilt stop strap' - looks like a piece of canvas or something. Talked to a few people in looking for the part, and nobody seems to know what I'm talking about. Checked a boat locally with a 76 Merc and no strap. I can understand what this does by the name - but wondering, is it necessary? A safety feature? Was it displaced by something else moving into the latter 70's that might explain why I didn't end up with it? Thanks
I thought I had all of the parts to add power trim to my 72 Merc 800 - the motor, the cylinders, the hoses and the switch. But in looking at the old manual I just got, it shows a 'tilt stop strap' - looks like a piece of canvas or something. Talked to a few people in looking for the part, and nobody seems to know what I'm talking about. Checked a boat locally with a 76 Merc and no strap. I can understand what this does by the name - but wondering, is it necessary? A safety feature? Was it displaced by something else moving into the latter 70's that might explain why I didn't end up with it? Thanks