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    Tilt trim solenoid

    Lol! Everything in this boat was jerry rigged. Stripped it down to the bare hull and redoing it the right way. Its the electrical that gets me everytime
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    Tilt trim solenoid

    Ok i went and bought a 4 post one. It works now. I guess the solenoid needs the ground connected to it. Thanks for ur help
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    Tilt trim solenoid

    Yes the motor will work hooked directly to the battery. The TT motor is brand new. Also works wired directly to switch
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    Tilt trim solenoid

    I have a 3 wire tilt trim motor from a 77 johnson. The old owners had the TT wired directly to the switch. I installed a solenoid and can't get it to move up. The down is wired straight to the switch and works fine. If I jumper the solenoid the motor will move up. I have the power from the...
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    Tilt trim wiring

    Yeah I understand. The only thing I was unsure of was how many amps it took to operate the solenoid. Didnt want to burn up my new controller. Thats the route I will be taking. Thanks for all the info
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    Tilt trim wiring

    My main concern is the thinner guage wire on the controller. I have purchased a solenoid and the relay conversion kit. I would prefer the solenoid as long as the co troller wire will be able to handle the load. Not sure how many amps it takes to activate the solenoid.
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    Tilt trim wiring

    I have a 3 wire and have been looking at the conversion kit to change to relays.
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    Tilt trim wiring

    Ok thank you
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    Tilt trim wiring

    Is one option better than another. Like do relays allow for thinner wire from the switch vs. The solenoid?
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    Tilt trim wiring

    I have a 77 johnson 70hp with a 3 wire tilt trim. The previous owners had the TT directly wired to the switch with no solenoid. I have purchased a solenoid and a new BRP controller. My concern is the thinner wire for the switch in the new controller. Would it be better to install relays instead...
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