What is this for?

[Glastrontizz]

I have a 1985 Glastron ssv-176 with a Evinrude v4 140hp. I have a button on the side of the transom that I don't know what it does. It has red and black wires coming out of the back. I attached two pictures. Thanks

 

[WAVENBYE2]

Re: What is this for?

Pics aren't showing up dude.

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: What is this for?

All Glastron's have a self-destruct button. It unleashes the Corbamite reaction (Captain Kirk). Sorry! Couldn't resist.

 

[rebars1]

Re: What is this for?

Is it a button or a fuse? What do the wires connect to? It might be a remote tilt button to raise and lower the engine. What happens when you push it?

 

[RoyR]

Re: What is this for?

If the boat is stolen, call that number for the reward

 

[Bondo]

Re: What is this for?

Ayuh,... I see a Fuse Holder for something...

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: What is this for?

All Glastron's have a self-destruct button. It unleashes the Corbamite reaction (Captain Kirk). Sorry! Couldn't resist.

That's what I was thinking....... but destruction is usually aborted in the last seconds. Don't wear a red shirt on the landing party

I am with Bond-o on this ....... looks like a fuse holder. Does the cap unscrew? Have you pushed the button

 

[airdvr1227]

Re: What is this for?

That's the "outdrive stays on/outdrive falls off" button

 

[SKEETR]

Re: What is this for?

Perhaps a manual overide button for an automatic bilge pump?

 

[NSBCraig]

Re: What is this for?

yeah really looks like a fuse from the pic.

 

[Glastrontizz]

Re: What is this for?

It's not a fuse. It has positive and negative wires. I have not had a chance to trace the wires yet. It clicks when I push on it. Hopefully this helps. Thanks

 

[wa_ssv197]

Re: What is this for?

Its the main fuse for the boat.
I have the same thing on my glastron at the same location.

Unscrew the cap and the fuse will come out with it. If not then you are missing the fuse.

 

[Glastrontizz]

Re: What is this for?

Thanks I will unscrew it when I get home.

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: What is this for?

definitely a fuse holder; push in and turn 1/4.

 

[kartman]

Re: What is this for?

i just sold a glastron. thats the fuse for the anchor light. should be like a 2 or 5 amp round glass fuse.