mercruiser trim pump

[freedive]

does anyone know what the trim pump #SAE J1171 draws in amps , so i can properly size the wire that will feed it ? have no existing wiring for mine , and i'm making all new wire harnesses for the entire boat .

 

[alldodge]

The pump comes with a 20amp and gets its power from the starter post
Does have a 110 amp from the starter post feed

 

[Grub54891]

# 8 wire will be fine. Use marine grade, tinned wire and connecters.
#10 wire may be ok, I just haven't looked at the specs.

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,...... I think Merc uses #8, for both the power, 'n to ground the housin' to the battery,....

 

[freedive]

thanks for the help . theres no existing wiring and the diagram on the internet don't show the gauge wire they use . there aren't any plugs for a harness either . i'm using deutsch waterproof plugs from ebay to make up my wire harnesses they work really well so far .