GFinch
Well-Known Member
With the mishaps and accidents in the past due to trim systems whats safer and whats not.
Trim timers, limit devices etc.
I don't want to become a "Trim Accident Club Member". My OMC has a 2 wire pump so it is like some of the Merc systems. I understand there is also a 3 wire Merc system.
I have been running a trim stop made by Galen Burden. This allows 24 volts until the stop point is reached then it is 12 volts above that point. Up to this point I control with a double blinker style switch.
I use solenoids with silver contacts which should eliminate/reduce the welding problem that occurs when using relays. I'll post a pic.
What I'm thinking of doing is putting a switch on the gas pedal that starts the 24 volt portion and when the trim stop gets to the stop point 24 volt is canceled until the engine is trimmed back down to the original starting position. I think, I would have to add another switch to the trim stop unit as a reset and then figure out a way to flip flop the power with more relays.
OR!
I sure many have attempted something like this but I haven't seen it. It might be prone more to an accident, I don't know thats why I'm asking.
This isn't only about my system, I would like to see input on the other ways and other systems also, for the family.
What works, what doesn't.
Trim timers, limit devices etc.
I don't want to become a "Trim Accident Club Member". My OMC has a 2 wire pump so it is like some of the Merc systems. I understand there is also a 3 wire Merc system.
I have been running a trim stop made by Galen Burden. This allows 24 volts until the stop point is reached then it is 12 volts above that point. Up to this point I control with a double blinker style switch.
I use solenoids with silver contacts which should eliminate/reduce the welding problem that occurs when using relays. I'll post a pic.
What I'm thinking of doing is putting a switch on the gas pedal that starts the 24 volt portion and when the trim stop gets to the stop point 24 volt is canceled until the engine is trimmed back down to the original starting position. I think, I would have to add another switch to the trim stop unit as a reset and then figure out a way to flip flop the power with more relays.
OR!
I sure many have attempted something like this but I haven't seen it. It might be prone more to an accident, I don't know thats why I'm asking.
This isn't only about my system, I would like to see input on the other ways and other systems also, for the family.
What works, what doesn't.
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