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Nope, it doesn't work with engine running or not, key on or not. There is no response from the engine switch or the helm switch or with the helm switch in F-N-orR. Otherwise the engine runs just fine.
You're absolutely correct! Why didn't remember that. I can't see the forest for the trees I guess. Might have to wait a bit to check this out because "she who must be obeyed" told me that I have spent too much time working on the boat and it needs to go back in the water so she can cool off on...
This is a great idea and it's been in the back of my mind to do this. This is always a problem with using a meter. it will tell you that you are connected but all you need is one strand of a wire to drive the meter but there will not be enough current to operate the device. I did look for...
Thanks for the reply Chris! I agree, the heavy power circuit seems to be OK.
So the connection from the motor to the relay's is working just fine. As you say the control circuit is next circuit to check. I initially unplugged the cowl trim switch and plugged in a new switch. That didn't change...
Thanks for the reply. What I did was pull one of the relays and jumped from the red wire to the either the green or blue wire and the motor worked and then put that relay back in and pulled the other out and did the same thing. The motor worked perfectly in both situations. Now, when I say...
2006 Mercury 60HP ELPH EFI Tilt and trim not working. Trying to use cowl switch and got no response except for clicking relay's for both up and down. Battery voltage 12.5V
I tried replacing the cowl switch, no change. Tried replacing both relay's, no change.
Troubleshooting:
Checked fuses: OK...
Finally got Ron on the phone yesterday. Yup, he's not cheap for sure. Probably saving $400 over new Mercruiser parts. The cost savings mainly comes from a rebuilt Gimbal vs. New and the SS Shaft he has is almost half the cost of the Mercruiser part. Have to send him my old Gimbal for credit...
I have traded a couple of emails with them, nice folks. I seems like there were only a few Aplha parts that came in last year and they gone. Will have to wait until late winter/spring to see what comes in.
I assume that this the J-R Marine in Eastlake, OH because you talked to Ron. Seems that there are other "JR marines out there. He might not have called back because I mentioned that I needed Alpha parts not Bravo. His website seems to be all Bravo orientated. I'll try calling again.
When you...
I've had Mercruiser stern drives for almost 30 years and I completely agree with your question. No argument. Yup it is a V hull and a known problem. The previous boat, a 1989 Sea Ray 21' had it so bad, I put on a pair of 2' long trim tabs to help the wandering and steering slop. They worked...
It's more of the fact that I need a new or good used or rebuilt Gimbal Ring Assy. Same for a Shaft Assy and Steering Lever Assy. They had some good pricing back years ago. If I can get a really good complete transom assy, I'll pull the motor, and replace everything mainly due to hearing stories...
Does anyone know if JR Marine is still in business. I searched on line and found their website but there were only a few pages that I could open. Gave them a couple of calls last week and left messages, but no return calls.
This is for a '94 Alpha that has the usual wandering due to a warn...
Thanks for the replies! While I was waiting, I kept looking for some input on these U Joints, and as they say, "the plot begins to thicken" One fellow on this site said that these Permalube bearings need to be greased prior to being installed, his comment was that you'd be surprised at how much...
Can I use a Mercruiser Cross Bearing 805536A2 in place of a 75832T1 Cross Bearing?
This is for a 4.3LX 1994 443L100GS Drive the Mercruiser Serial # is OF 150905
I would like to use the 805536A2 as it is a Permalube vs. the 75832T1 which needs to
be greased. I am in the process of changing the...
