Setting trim gauge

[1960vw]

My trim gauge wasn't working on my Merc 3.0 I/O. 1993 Starcraft Elite. Traced it to broken wire by sending unit on outdrive. I spliced it and now gauge works! Now , with drive all the way down, do I set the trim all the way out and then adjust the sender or find a half-way point? Thanks in advance!

 

[Zackman]

Re: Setting trim gauge

If it was just a broken wire, you shouldn't have to adjust it, but you will likely have to replace it sometime in the near future. If you're planing a u-joint bellow replace in the near future that would be a great time to replace both the limiter and the sender units.​

But to answer your question...​

Per the manual:​

Turn ignition key to the ?RUN? position. DO NOT START ENGINE with the drive unit in the DOWN/IN position. Rotate sender until needle is at bottom mark on the gauge. Retighten screws when adjustment is correct.​

 

[1960vw]

Re: Setting trim gauge

Thanks Zackman!