Hello, long-time reader, first time poster.
(and yes, I did try the search function first.....)
My new-to-me Bayliner Capri doesn't have a tilt/trim gauge, and I'd like to install one.
First of all, I did just have extensive (but normal -- bellows replacement, raw water pump, outdrive lube) maintenance done by a trusted mechanic. There are the two sending units on the outdrive -- one (port?) limit switch sender for the tilt, and the other (starboard?) for the tilt angle. The mechanic did adjust the limit switch properly so the drive can't be over-trimmed.
Presumably the tilt angle sender wires are just terminating someplace in the engine bay. Can I simply run these to the dash, and wire in a tilt gauge? Obviously will require drilling a hole someplace on the dash. I assume any guage will also require power, which I could tap into behind the instrument cluster?
Thanks for any guidance.
(and yes, I did try the search function first.....)
My new-to-me Bayliner Capri doesn't have a tilt/trim gauge, and I'd like to install one.
First of all, I did just have extensive (but normal -- bellows replacement, raw water pump, outdrive lube) maintenance done by a trusted mechanic. There are the two sending units on the outdrive -- one (port?) limit switch sender for the tilt, and the other (starboard?) for the tilt angle. The mechanic did adjust the limit switch properly so the drive can't be over-trimmed.
Presumably the tilt angle sender wires are just terminating someplace in the engine bay. Can I simply run these to the dash, and wire in a tilt gauge? Obviously will require drilling a hole someplace on the dash. I assume any guage will also require power, which I could tap into behind the instrument cluster?
Thanks for any guidance.
