RicardoMarine
Gold Medal Contributor
When i added new gauges and switches for the tilt i used a (on) off (on) momentary switch and 1 LED for the light. The LED comes on when the drive is completely down.
Is there a way to add another LED to come on when the drive reaches the full up position?
Pat, as the drive is lowered, the vice rod becomes fully retracted into the housing.
When it reaches full retract, it operates the micro switch (inside of the black plastic relay box).
As the micro switch is depressed, it opens the negative circuit for the electric motor (preventing clutch damage), and also closes the negative the circuit for the amber light at the helm switch.
As the drive is being raised, the vice rod is being extended, leaving the proximity of the relay unit.
So basically there is no OEM provision to operate a "full up" indicator light.... at least none that I am aware of.
BTW.... and you may already know this.....
On your 280 drive this is a "lift out" unit only........ not a Trim unit!
However, if very careful it can be used to raise the drive in shallow water when in FWD gear ONLY and at idle speeds ONLY.
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NOTE for Pat or any on lookers:
Do Not circumvent the realys and/or micro switch in an attempt to operate and test the electric motor.
If the vice rod is fully retracted without the micro switch in the loop...... you'll risk breaking the cast iron portion of the clutch.
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