tilt trim gauge question

[zuma210]

hey everybody this may be a dumb question but I have to ask. I have a 2000 ficht 225 and I would like to add a tilt gauge. my question is how hard is this to do and do you have any suggestions for brand or type of gauge. thanks

[ChampioNman]

Hi Mike and welcome to the boards! It is an easy process. If you have a knock out on your dash then simply pop it out and install the gauge and hook up the wiring, it should be around the control box and will be a pig tail. As for gauge selection, most manufacturers make them Teleflex, Faria, OMC etc. If you don't have a knock out on your boat then you will have to cut a hole for the gauge, you will need a 2 1/8" hole to do the deed. Select the spot you want it on and use 2 layers of masking tape to cover the area to prevent splintering of the fiberglass.

[zuma210]

thanks ChampioNman, I do have a knock out in the dash so no problem there but the control box and pig tail ? what should I be looking for?

[ChampioNman]

There should be a wiring harness laying around inside your gunwhale near the control box woth 3 wires, white wire with a tan trace, brown w/black trace and purple those are for the gauge.

[zuma210]

thanks alot I will check it out.

[JoeKriz]

Here's an OMC drawing of the wiring harness from 1996 to present.

http://www.whalercentral.com/i...s.jpg