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    Default mercruiser trim tab adjustment,power steering

    should the trim tab be straight back with power steering?mine is adjusted a little to the port side,its been like this since i bought it used,just wondering if i should set it straight back like the manual says?93 merc, alpha 1,gen 2,350 mag,if its straight back do i even need it?i see some that just use an anode with no fin ?

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    Default Re: mercruiser trim tab adjustment,power steering

    Straight back or cut it off. You don't need it with power steering. You still want something there to act as an anode.
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    Default Re: mercruiser trim tab adjustment,power steering

    10-4,thanks

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    Default Re: mercruiser trim tab adjustment,power steering

    Indeed, my power steering Merc has a circle anode without the trim tab.

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    Default Re: mercruiser trim tab adjustment,power steering

    mine will too,as soon as i get to the dealership!

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