Alpha trim limit/sender wire retainer upgrade

[utskicat]

I helping a friend with his 1988 Alpha drive. We are replacing the trim senders. The drive has the old style retaining clip with 2 screws. We bent an offset 7/16 wrench per achris note in another post to remove the top screw. What a pain. Is it possible to use the new style retainer with only the bottom screw when we re-install the new switches, or must you stick with the style that is on there?

 

[Walt Gilchrist]

Hi I am a new member to this forum. I have did some research on this clamp and people say per the Mercruiser School to just leave top bolt out. That's what I plan to do when changing mine. Please if some one with more knowledge correct me if that is not a wise thing to do.

 

[Pete104]

If the retainer is free of corrosion and still solid, use one screw. The wires don't need alot of pressure to keep them seated but some.

 

[utskicat]

If the retainer is free of corrosion and still solid, use one screw. The wires don't need alot of pressure to keep them seated but some.

That's great news. Should I put some perfect seal in the wires where they seat? I'm worried about water coming through the transom. Or am I just over-thinking it.

 

[Pete104]

Can't hurt.