Trim on Throttle
12-06-2002, 07:35 AM
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Trim on Throttle
Is there a way to add - or have it added... the trim on throttle (red one with black switch) to an existing set of sticks? I'm really don't want to add one of these kludgy bolt-ons if it can be avoided. Anybody have had this done?
12-06-2002, 05:11 PM
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I put the Gaffrig switch for my tabs on a Gaffrig throttle that already had the drive button installed. It has 2 rocker buttons in a small housing just foward of the grip that I would guess you can have operate your drives. Its small and not ugly, and your index and social fingers fall naturaly on them. If I had twin motors I'd prefer this to the thumb switches. Cost is about 250 installed on your throttle. Then you have to wire it in.
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12-06-2002, 07:13 PM
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Hold on there cowboys, I did this very same thing 2 yrs ago. Merc trim parts ordered from BAM. $100 for parts.
Shooter, all the parts needed are listed in this older topic that I replied to.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...highlight=trim
Shooter, all the parts needed are listed in this older topic that I replied to.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...highlight=trim
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12-06-2002, 07:13 PM
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Some people are like Slinkies - Not really good for anything, but they
bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs.
Some people are like Slinkies - Not really good for anything, but they
bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs.
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12-06-2002, 07:55 PM
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Check with Mark at BAM, he provided some info for me recently.
12-06-2002, 08:36 PM
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I'm sure I can mill a cavity in the Merc levers and mill a groove to run a small-gauge wire to a relay and make it work. Am planning to do this to my own set. I figure both drive trims on one side foir thumb use. A single switch mounted NOT up and down, but front to back for the tabs (both right and left at once) to use with bird finger. Will keep factory switches just above throttles for nonperformance usage and LR tab tweaking at cruise.
If you use a relay, you can use teeny 30 gauge wire and mill a tiny groove to glue it into (black 3M 4200). Might even use a single wire setup and switch on the negative side to the relay coil. That way only one wire per switch is required.
Inside the box, below the dash plate, the teeny wires can junction to larger, flexible, durable braided wires that will stand up to the constant motion and not be delicate.
Haven't yet started on mine, but will keep you informed when I do.
If you use a relay, you can use teeny 30 gauge wire and mill a tiny groove to glue it into (black 3M 4200). Might even use a single wire setup and switch on the negative side to the relay coil. That way only one wire per switch is required.
Inside the box, below the dash plate, the teeny wires can junction to larger, flexible, durable braided wires that will stand up to the constant motion and not be delicate.
Haven't yet started on mine, but will keep you informed when I do.
