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Query:  Trim Gauge on 99 Larson I/O

My recently bought 99 Larson LXi 186 has a trim gauge that does not move at all but is stuck fully up. The trim controls seem to work just fine but as a new boater I would like to be able to use the gauge.

Any ideas on what I should be looking for to make the gauge work?

Any ideas on how to fix would be much appreciated!

Also my speedo only works at higher speeds, needle just sits there until the speed is over 20 mph.

 Inno
Oct 5
2006
From what I understand there is a sending unit in the outdrive that
Oct 5
Merc?

There is a sending unit in the side of the outdrive. Where the outdrive pivots up and down. One side is the sending unit, the other side is the trim limit switch. Both commonly have those wires break off and/or get corroded.

"Inno" <inno.dubelaar@gmail.com> wrote in message

James
Oct 6
And, they are also difficult to fix. Might be better to learn to trim by "ear" anyway because different conditions and loads require different trim settings. With practice the OP will learn to recognize the "sweet spot". Try slowly trimming out for maximum engine RPM without adjusting the throttle.

Eisboch

Eisboch
Oct 5
   
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