Just wondering if anyone knows off hand or has any experience with this. Can the 88183A12 replace the 88183A11 trim motor?
I have the 88183A11 that sits on top of a metal reservoir. I've done several checks after doing some research here and some other resources online. Tried to jump the solenoids, checked my grounds, scrubbed the connections... still getting clicks only from the down and trailer trim switches and nothing from the up switch at all. Thinking the trim motor is bad, but I haven't exactly figured out how to eliminate wiring or trim limiter as possibilities either.
I've found a salvage yard that quoted me $100 for a replacement motor, with a core exchange. But I've found the A12 online for $85 brand new shipped right to my front door. Is it too good to be true?
It's a mercruiser 260 horse Alpha One stern drive, 1986 model. I've gotten hold of a wiring diagram and it looks like I'm missing a wire...red/purple (I think) from the switch to the trim motor. Just found that about half an hour ago. Looks as if the fuse had been completely wired around, which also makes me think the trim motor is probably fried. If I can pick up a brand new pump motor for under a hondo while rewiring the whole thing, I figure why not? If it's a no go, I'll do the full rewire and then buy the more expensive pump if necessary.
Also, one of the local marine shops quoted me $850 for a replacement motor/reservoir. So I got a little excited when I saw the price of the A12 online.
Hope this isn't a dumb question....still learning.
I have the 88183A11 that sits on top of a metal reservoir. I've done several checks after doing some research here and some other resources online. Tried to jump the solenoids, checked my grounds, scrubbed the connections... still getting clicks only from the down and trailer trim switches and nothing from the up switch at all. Thinking the trim motor is bad, but I haven't exactly figured out how to eliminate wiring or trim limiter as possibilities either.
I've found a salvage yard that quoted me $100 for a replacement motor, with a core exchange. But I've found the A12 online for $85 brand new shipped right to my front door. Is it too good to be true?
It's a mercruiser 260 horse Alpha One stern drive, 1986 model. I've gotten hold of a wiring diagram and it looks like I'm missing a wire...red/purple (I think) from the switch to the trim motor. Just found that about half an hour ago. Looks as if the fuse had been completely wired around, which also makes me think the trim motor is probably fried. If I can pick up a brand new pump motor for under a hondo while rewiring the whole thing, I figure why not? If it's a no go, I'll do the full rewire and then buy the more expensive pump if necessary.
Also, one of the local marine shops quoted me $850 for a replacement motor/reservoir. So I got a little excited when I saw the price of the A12 online.
Hope this isn't a dumb question....still learning.
