Trim switch location for 1980 Evinrude 150 Sport

70Cougar

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I have a 1980 Evinrude 150 Sport, & I need to know where the tilt / trim switch should be located on the driver control panel, and what it should look like. I've tried searching the web for pictures with no luck. The previous owner gave me the switch he was using that went bad, which I don't belive was the correct one anyway, and had been shorting the wires together to trim & tilt. I would think it would go on the throttle / gear shift, but don't see a place for it anywhere.
 

boobie

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Re: Trim switch location for 1980 Evinrude 150 Sport

Go to shop.evinrude.com, look up your mtr and go to control. It's in the throttle handle.
 

70Cougar

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Re: Trim switch location for 1980 Evinrude 150 Sport

Thanks, I saw that diagram {and the switch being not available :blue:}. It would be nice to see an actual pic, but it looks like I'm missing part of my handle:
 

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emdsapmgr

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Re: Trim switch location for 1980 Evinrude 150 Sport

That control box is vintage 1991, since it has the emergency cutoff lanyard next to the control handle. Looks like you are missing the front applique for the handle (336247-supercedes to 350143) and the trim switch (395821.)
 

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Re: Trim switch location for 1980 Evinrude 150 Sport

Emdsapmgr, great info, thank you! The motor is definitely a 1980, so I assumed the control box was as well.
 

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Re: Trim switch location for 1980 Evinrude 150 Sport

When you purchase the applique, ask if it comes with the switch already in it. You may be able to determine that by the cost of it vs just the switch. The control boxes up through 1995 all work with your engine.
 

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Re: Trim switch location for 1980 Evinrude 150 Sport

great info, thanks a bunch!
 
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