Off Topic Trim Gauge

[wetnets88]

Painted my merc outdrive last year and now my trim gauge is peeked in the full up position. Anyone have any ideas on which part of the trim sensor I need to scrape the paint off of lol?? Gauge worked perfectly before paint job!! Thanks

 

[pickerelpete]

When you hit the trim switch can you hear the trim pump working or clicking?

 

[pickerelpete]

Sorry, is it just the gauge that is stuck , not the outdrive. Is it an Alpha drive?

 

[wetnets88]

Trim works fine, its just the gauge that doesn't work!! Motor functions up and down fine!!

 

[wetnets88]

Yes its an alpha one.

 

[pickerelpete]

The right hand side is usually the trim sender switch that sends the signal to the gauge. The left side is the limit switch that controls how far up it can go. You may have gotten some paint into the sender switch . You can take the switch apart and carefully clean it. But remember that they do wear out and require replacement every 5-10 years depending on use etc.

 

[wetnets88]

Thanks pickerelpete. I believe the trim sensor kit is only couple years old. I will take it apart and have a look. pretty sure its ok just got paint where I shouldn't have!!