1991 OMC shifter handle loose

loricarl94

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We just bought this boat and the shifter handle is loose. Does anyone know how to tighten it? Also the power trim gauge doesn't work. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
 

dodge1971340

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Re: 1991 OMC shifter handle loose

Hi! there should be a lock screw on the lower or on the sides of the handle were it gose on the shaft its usely allen head. as for the trim gage it could be a # things wireing, sender, or the gage its self. i would try the wire ing first. there might be a wire broke. you would have to be elect inclined to brake it down. Good luck!! Dodge
 

loricarl94

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Re: 1991 OMC shifter handle loose

dodge1971340 said:
Hi! there should be a lock screw on the lower or on the sides of the handle were it gose on the shaft its usely allen head. as for the trim gage it could be a # things wireing, sender, or the gage its self. i would try the wire ing first. there might be a wire broke. you would have to be elect inclined to brake it down. Good luck!! Dodge
 

loricarl94

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Re: 1991 OMC shifter handle loose

Thank you! We are going to go out and check those things right now! This site is GREAT!!
 

lakelivin

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Re: 1991 OMC shifter handle loose

My money a.f.a. the trim guage is on a faulty trim sender....

If you do a search in this forum on 'OMC trim sender' I think there were some past posts telling how to test whether it is good or not.
 

loricarl94

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Re: 1991 OMC shifter handle loose

lakelivin said:
My money a.f.a. the trim guage is on a faulty trim sender....

If you do a search in this forum on 'OMC trim sender' I think there were some past posts telling how to test whether it is good or not.
 

loricarl94

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Re: 1991 OMC shifter handle loose

Thank you! That's good advice, I appreciate your info.
 
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