how do i wire up a two wire trim?

[gonefishin485]

ok, so i frankensteined a motor, and put a 2 wire tilt and trim unit on a manual tilt motor, and for all intensive purposes i put a 6 prong 2 way toggle switch on it, just to test its operation on the boat.

now the question is, how do i wire it up right???

the reason i say that, is the switch acts like it wont let enough current come thru it, the tilt motor always run slow and the motor acts like its a strain to pick up, BUT when i hook the two pump wires straight to a hot battery, it races up and down like it should.

a friend told me to use two old ford starter solenoids,and after finding a diagram on how to wire it up like that, it didnt work and i realized the diagram showed a 3 wire pump, where i have a 2 wire pump.

im pretty much at a loss, can it be wired up with the two starter solenoids? or do i need something else? what do i do?

 

[Boblester40]

Re: how do i wire up a two wire trim?

Hi have a look at this post there is a diagram at the bottom..

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=270460

regards
bob

 

[5150abf]

Re: how do i wire up a two wire trim?

I have a CMC and it uses a big relay, I don't think you can send that much power through a toggle switch, so you will need some type of relay to get full power to it, mine is a 3 wire though and I am electronically retarded so I can't answer the solenoid part.

 

[Chris1956]

Re: how do i wire up a two wire trim?

Solenoids will not work on a 2 wire motor, unless you used 4 of them. The relays are quivalent to heavy duty single pole double throw switches. Solenoids are equivalent to heavy duty single pole single throw switches.

You will need switches capable of handling 50Ams of power or more.

 

[ezeke]

Re: how do i wire up a two wire trim?

Of course solenoids will work; that's why they are between your battery and the starter motor for example.

The older three wire PT&T always used a solenoid for tilting up the motor.

It would take two solenoids and a proper switch to do the job, or a single reversing solenoid could be used. The reversing solenoid is a better choice.

Search "reversing solenoid" in this forum. or check this: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=293479&highlight=reversing+solenoid

 

[daselbee]

Re: how do i wire up a two wire trim?

Find a used control box from a scrap motor. Contains the proper relays, and is already wired. Mount it somewhere inside the cowl.

 

[rsimmons42]

Re: how do i wire up a two wire trim?

I have a CMC PT-130 that I wired with the following diagram it works great, I hope this helps. let me know.

wiring will work for all models of TNT

http://www.arcomarine.com/xhtml/tech tilt trim motor tips.pdf

 

[gonefishin485]

Re: how do i wire up a two wire trim?

well today i picked up 2 fiamm 30amp 5 prong relays from the auto parts store, tried EVERY wiring diagram i could find, and nothing works.

for what its worth, i found using a test light, that when i energize number 30 on the relay, both number 87s energize when switched on

somebody help me, anybody, im desperate now

 

[ezeke]

Re: how do i wire up a two wire trim?

Click the thumbnail for the wiring diagram for the OEM relay box. It would be easier to get a salvage relay box as daselbee suggested.

 

[gonefishin485]

Re: how do i wire up a two wire trim?

Click the thumbnail for the wiring diagram for the OEM relay box. It would be easier to get a salvage relay box as daselbee suggested.

i tried that diagram, the wires sparked

if i could get my hands on a salvage relay box i would, but there isnt an evinrude dealer for 30 miles around here, and no boat junk yard (that i know of) in the state

 

[ezeke]

Re: how do i wire up a two wire trim?

Here's one you could make an offer on: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Evin...4166626QQptZBoatQ5fPartsQ5fAccessoriesQ5fGear


You can keep a search on Ebay for any item and they will send an email when one comes up. You can also post a "wanted" ad on Ebay.​

In the meantime, call the salvage yards. Here is a partial list for you to research. The good ones will give you a limited warranty.​

sea-way.com​

outboard-parts.com
laingsoutboards.com​

tcoutboard.com​

fairwindsmarina.com​

salvagemarine.com​

marinepartsoutlet.com​

outboardexchange.com​

Superior Marine (800-338-9281)​

 

[gonefishin485]

Re: how do i wire up a two wire trim?

I have a CMC PT-130 that I wired with the following diagram it works great, I hope this helps. let me know.

wiring will work for all models of TNT

http://www.arcomarine.com/xhtml/tech tilt trim motor tips.pdf

thank you, this was most helpful, turns out i had the wrong relays, i used this diagram and it worked perfectly, im back in action