Tilt/trim sender and limit switch

• Apr 4, 2019

• #1

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Unwroolie

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Sep 25, 2017

19

Nassau Bay, TX

Boat Info

"IV PLAY"
1996 270 Sundancer

Engines

Mercruiser 7.4l Bravo III

My gut tells me one thing but my budget says another...

What has been everyone's experience with aftermarket trim senders? I read a lot of reviews on eBay/Amazon about cheap senders being mislabeled, broken on arrival, poor construction, leaks, etc., but often as many good reviews.

Does paying the premium for genuine Quicksilver parts guarantee a trouble-free installation?

 

• Apr 4, 2019

• #2

randmhall

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Apr 18, 2009

446

Grand Lake of the Cherokees, Oklahoma

Boat Info

2015 Sea Ray 270 SDX

Engines

8.2 / Bravo 3

I replac just the guts of mine with a quicksilver part from Amazon. there as a thread about this around 2 years ago. No need to re-wire or pull drive, just take out the 2 set screws that hold the puck on, and replace the metal parts inside. Mine is still working great
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0038ZWK9I/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

• Apr 4, 2019

• #3

BillK2632

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Jun 25, 2009

2,916

Lake Norman, NC

Boat Info

2014 Cobalt R5

Engines

Volvo Penta V8-300 DPS

When I did my bellows and shift cable a few years ago I also replaced my trim sender and limit switch. I was doing the work myself and could do it over if parts were a problem, so I went with Sierra parts including the tim sender / limit. So far no problems with any of the Sierra parts - saved about 20% over OEM.

 

• Apr 4, 2019

• #4

Thornton69

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Sep 15, 2014

1,149

Northern BC

Boat Info

1981 245 SDC
2021 Solar 420

Engines

'97 5.7 Bravo 2
'20 Merc 25 EFI Jet

Had problems twice with the sierra trim switches not sealing and failing within the same season. Maybe just a bad run but not worth taking the chance again for me for the $25 I thought I saved. Oem only going forward for me. 3 years on the last set and only replacing again because I'm in there replacing the steering pin. Going with the Nuwave Marine SS pin kit for that though.

 

• Apr 13, 2019

• #5

Mac-Daddy-Minnesota

Member

Aug 12, 2018

98

Cottage Grove MN

Boat Info

Sea Ray Sundancer 310

Engines

twin 5.7 with alpha 1

Thanks for the info on these!! I have a set of trim units that are not indicating. I was unaware that they came apart to repair the inner workings.

 

• May 12, 2019

• #6

Mac-Daddy-Minnesota

Member

Aug 12, 2018

98

Cottage Grove MN

Boat Info

Sea Ray Sundancer 310

Engines

twin 5.7 with alpha 1

Took my senders apart to have a look see. Does anyone know where I can get the little brushes? I found the rheostat disc online, unable to find the brushes that attach to the wires. Mine are gone. If they don’t work, no biggie. Adjust the trim by sound and feel.

 

• May 12, 2019

• #7

atrick

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Mar 4, 2017

548

Penna, N Carolina

Boat Info

1998 400 Searay Sedan Bridge
1995 Searay 290 Sundancer
1990 21 maxum
2001 24' FlotBot Pontoon Boat

Engines

Twin 3116 Cats
Twin 4.3 mercrusers
305 chevy with a alpha one drive
Yamaha 90 HP Outboard

Alot of the times the wire insulation falls apart then the wires fail! Happened on both my drives with wiring failure, internals parts are still good.

 

• May 14, 2019

• #8

Mac-Daddy-Minnesota

Member

Aug 12, 2018

98

Cottage Grove MN

Boat Info

Sea Ray Sundancer 310

Engines

twin 5.7 with alpha 1

atrick said:

Alot of the times the wire insulation falls apart then the wires fail! Happened on both my drives with wiring failure, internals parts are still good.

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The wires on mine are good. Figured I'd wait to get them fixed (not really needed). Both motors kicked right off once in the water. Now, fix the horn, install the speakers, fix the bushing in the windlass, find or fix the prop rod for the hatch in the head etc.... Gives me something to work on in the summer...