Yamaha Digital Multi-Function Outboard Tachometer

Bill · 02-06-2010, 12:28 PM

Does anyone know a quick fix for the trim part of this gauge. It is stuck on 2 bars. The trim works, just does not read on the gauge?

Thanks

Wharf Rat · 02-06-2010, 12:51 PM

From the MBC forum, remember seeing it before even though I never had the problem. They also mention that the bracket that holds this piece can break alot.

"Check the lever next to where the tilt piston is. Its about 3" long and has a spring that pushes it up when the motor is tilted up. The spring can get corroded and stop working (stay down even when the motor is up). Loosen the tightening screw, clean the spring, lube it, re-tighten and work it until it moves up after pushing it down. I would be willing to bet you thats the problem."

DOUBLE "D" & LV · 02-06-2010, 10:48 PM

The trim sender is stuck. Happens all the time. Need to spray some lube (wd40 will work) and try to move the sender by hand. If you are successfull at getting it freed, then put some grease around the sender arm spring. This will help it from getting frozen again. You will need to check the sender cam attached to the steering tube to see if it has cracked. If the sender cannot be freed, then it will need to be replaced.

Bill · 02-08-2010, 09:59 AM

Great info, i will check it out and hopefully it is a easy fix.

THANKS

2tofly · 02-08-2010, 10:00 AM

Mine do the same thing (twin F-150), so I regularly spray some white lithium grease onto the spring mentioned before and work the lever manuallyto make sure the spring can move the lever freely from the down positon. I once found the plastic mounting clamp cracked an replaced it for a couple of bucks.

Mark

Sequoiha · 02-08-2010, 02:52 PM

also there is a new part available to replace the plastic trim collars... i do have them in stock...

off route II · 02-08-2010, 03:00 PM

my F350 does the same thing. shop fixed it one time but it didn't last a day.

2tofly · 02-10-2010, 03:22 AM

Sequoiha, what modification has been made to the collars?

Mark

Sequoiha · 02-10-2010, 07:42 AM

They are made out of stainless, no more plastic,,,

2tofly · 02-10-2010, 11:36 PM

Thanks for the info!

Mark:usaflag

02-06-2010, 12:28 PM	#1
Bill Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 72	Yamaha Digital Multi-Function Outboard Tachometer Does anyone know a quick fix for the trim part of this gauge. It is stuck on 2 bars. The trim works, just does not read on the gauge? Thanks

02-06-2010, 12:51 PM	#2
Wharf Rat Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 2,072	RE: Yamaha Digital Multi-Function Outboard Tachometer From the MBC forum, remember seeing it before even though I never had the problem. They also mention that the bracket that holds this piece can break alot. "Check the lever next to where the tilt piston is. Its about 3" long and has a spring that pushes it up when the motor is tilted up. The spring can get corroded and stop working (stay down even when the motor is up). Loosen the tightening screw, clean the spring, lube it, re-tighten and work it until it moves up after pushing it down. I would be willing to bet you thats the problem."

02-06-2010, 10:48 PM	#3
DOUBLE "D" & LV Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pensacola Posts: 863	RE: Yamaha Digital Multi-Function Outboard Tachometer The trim sender is stuck. Happens all the time. Need to spray some lube (wd40 will work) and try to move the sender by hand. If you are successfull at getting it freed, then put some grease around the sender arm spring. This will help it from getting frozen again. You will need to check the sender cam attached to the steering tube to see if it has cracked. If the sender cannot be freed, then it will need to be replaced.

02-08-2010, 09:59 AM	#4
Bill Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 72	RE: Yamaha Digital Multi-Function Outboard Tachometer Great info, i will check it out and hopefully it is a easy fix. THANKS

02-08-2010, 10:00 AM	#5
2tofly Junior Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 28	RE: Yamaha Digital Multi-Function Outboard Tachometer Mine do the same thing (twin F-150), so I regularly spray some white lithium grease onto the spring mentioned before and work the lever manuallyto make sure the spring can move the lever freely from the down positon. I once found the plastic mounting clamp cracked an replaced it for a couple of bucks. Mark

02-08-2010, 02:52 PM	#6
Sequoiha Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 2,477	RE: Yamaha Digital Multi-Function Outboard Tachometer also there is a new part available to replace the plastic trim collars... i do have them in stock... __________________ Kenny Mann Ms Penny Fishing Team Member NRA 172499461 Minn Kota ASC Dealer for The Super Stick www.thesuperstick.com Emerald Coast Marine LLC Allmost Anything Computers 4610 Saufley Field Rd Pensacola Fl, 32526 1-850-456-8196 1-850-455-8318 Sequoiha@cox.net Kenny_Mann-ECM@cox.net

02-08-2010, 03:00 PM	#7
off route II Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: troy al. / orange bch al Posts: 760	RE: Yamaha Digital Multi-Function Outboard Tachometer my F350 does the same thing. shop fixed it one time but it didn't last a day.

02-10-2010, 03:22 AM	#8
2tofly Junior Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 28	RE: Yamaha Digital Multi-Function Outboard Tachometer Sequoiha, what modification has been made to the collars? Mark

02-10-2010, 07:42 AM	#9
Sequoiha Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 2,477	RE: Yamaha Digital Multi-Function Outboard Tachometer They are made out of stainless, no more plastic,,, __________________ Kenny Mann Ms Penny Fishing Team Member NRA 172499461 Minn Kota ASC Dealer for The Super Stick www.thesuperstick.com Emerald Coast Marine LLC Allmost Anything Computers 4610 Saufley Field Rd Pensacola Fl, 32526 1-850-456-8196 1-850-455-8318 Sequoiha@cox.net Kenny_Mann-ECM@cox.net

02-10-2010, 11:36 PM	#10
2tofly Junior Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 28	RE: Yamaha Digital Multi-Function Outboard Tachometer Thanks for the info! Mark:usaflag

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