OMC/Cobra trim sensor

[nythng4mny]

Looking for a trim sensor for an OMC/cobra outdrive. 1987 Searay 4.0L 6cyl 19ft. Looked online but not having any luck.....help.....

 

[Boatin Bob]

Re: OMC/Cobra trim sensor

I think you are out of luck, everyone seems to be out of stock and I don't think any aftermarket were ever made so all available inventory has been used and the last few that were out there, well lets just say they may as well have put a bandana over their face and held a gun up because the $$$ were like highway robbery

 

[nythng4mny]

Re: OMC/Cobra trim sensor

So is there anything I can use? Lets, say RIG something... or perhaps another brand that I can modify?

 

[blueoval1]

Re: OMC/Cobra trim sensor

They are listed in a online catolog I found for 102.00.
PM me and I'll tell you where to go for it.

 

[Boatin Bob]

Re: OMC/Cobra trim sensor

Why can't you just post the place here in the forum, maybe there are other guys looking for these senders as well plus just because you found them in a catalog doesn't mean they actually have any in stock.

 

[sea wolf]

Re: OMC/Cobra trim sensor

Why can't you just post the place here in the forum, maybe there are other guys looking for these senders as well?

Yea, what's the big secret? This PM game is a bunch of crap.

 

[Lou C]

Re: OMC/Cobra trim sensor

The last time I was able to find one, I had gone on the Bombardier website and gotten the names of dealers that may have had them in stock. I was able to find one by calling around, but I really don't think they are available, unless there a few still out there. I'd like to know what meter is inside it so I can take my old one apart and see if you can just replace the potentiometer inside.
As far as trimming, with the gauge working, I made note of how long it takes to trim the drive up 1/2 way for shallow water running and for optimal trim angle. I found it takes about 6 sec to go 1/2 up and about 3 sec to trim for running. So time yours and just count one thousand one, one thousand two etc. Those sensors only last about a season or two in salt water anyway.