omc tilt trim guage inoperable

[floorboy]

I have an 86 omc cobra with a 305. The tilt guage worked when i got it, but then it started to quit working when the drive was at a certain angle and now it doesnt work at all. I was wondering what could be wrong?? guage, switch, sensor? thanks rod

 

[a70eliminator]

Re: omc tilt trim guage inoperable

more than likely the trim sensor at the transom. Easy to check, just unplug it and test resistance, or you can jumper the terminals it plugs into, it should make the gauge peg.

 

[DJ]

Re: omc tilt trim guage inoperable

Moving to I/O questions.

 

[Coors]

Re: omc tilt trim guage inoperable

They don't last very long.

 

[floorboy]

Re: omc tilt trim guage inoperable

what does it look like?
thanks

 

[Lou C]

Re: omc tilt trim guage inoperable

Black plastic disc attached to the pivot housing with 2 bolts, unfortunately they are no longer available the last time I checked (this past fall).

 

[thewooddogg]

Re: omc tilt trim guage inoperable

Mine doesn't work either... although I can't see a really important reason to have it work either.. not a reason worth $70 at least.

You can easily hear the instant the drive hits it's highest or lowest level.

 

[Coors]

Re: omc tilt trim guage inoperable

I got one locally 8 months ago, they are still available, if you do get one;
trim until your mph and tach are optimized-remember the sound of that sweet spot, then you won't need it when it craps out in one season.