How important are "grounding springer" on 1982 mercruise 260 5.7l?

[MarineMariner]

Can anyone explain the possible risk of not using "grounding springs" for the trim cylinders on my 1982 pre-alpha mercruiser 260? Does it have to do with Corrosion?

 

[Don S]

Re: How important are "grounding springer" on 1982 mercruise 260 5.7l?

Does it have to do with Corrosion?

Yes, they keep the trim cylinder pins from corroding.

One note, if you keep your boat on a trailer and only in the water during use, and you only boat in fresh water, it won't make much difference if they are missing or not.

 

[MarineMariner]

Re: How important are "grounding springer" on 1982 mercruise 260 5.7l?

Thanks! I trailer to and from lake superior. I won't be replacing them.