None of the (direct reading) guages on my water tanks work. Is there any way to rebuild them? Before I break the seal on the tank, I'd like to know what I'm looking for.
thanks.
Pat
1977 53 Classic MY
thanks.
Pat
1977 53 Classic MY
Water Tank Guages
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Water Tank Guages |
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Posts: 4 (09/16/03 04:29:43) |
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Dick |
Re: Water Tank Guages | ||
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Posts: 123 (09/16/03 08:29:05) |
Steve McPherson was very helpful when I needed to replace a fuel tank guage. It was a "float" type affair with a bobber that rose and dropped depending on the amount of fuel. That action in turn caused the guage to move. I found that it wasn't extremely accurate, but better than nothing.
I assume the water tank guages are the same, but not certain. Again, Steve may be able to help. The guage simply screws off. Remove the entire assembly and measure the length for the replacement. Please let us know if that's what you find, as my fwd water tank guage is also broken! |
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Pat |
Water Tank Guages | ||
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Posts: 4 (09/16/03 10:12:11) |
I just talked to Sam's, and it sounds like the fix for the water tanks is the same as for the fuel tanks. New inserts/rails that run a float up and down. $110 to $160 per tank depending on tank depth.
So it's either that, or go to an all new digital setup. Pat |
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otseketa |
Tank Tenders by Hart | ||
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Posts: 22 (09/16/03 13:25:04) |
Take a look at Tank Tenders. They are pneumatic guages and are extremely accurate. You can monitor all fule water and waste tanks from one guage. You'll find their ads in the back of most boating mags. I have them and can guage the amount of fluids in the tanks down to within a few gallons
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dmohring |
Fuel and Water Gauges | ||
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Posts: 29 (09/16/03 17:33:46) |
I have just gone digital for my fuel read outs on my 53MY. The company I used is www.centroidproducts.com. I used them on my Viking, but used analog gauges rather than digital. Go to their web site and decide for yourself.
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pvbud |
Water & Fuel Gauges | ||
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Posts: 2 (09/17/03 19:38:35) |
We replaced both the sender unit and gauge. It came as a kit from Napa Auto Parts. (About $45.00) Remove the existing sender unit, (important, first mark the rotational direction of the existing sender on the tank), measure the depth of the tank and adjust the new sender unit accordingly. Measure the depth of the tank before purchasing the new sender unit as the depth of the tank is critical to properly purchase and adjust the new sender unit prior to installing it. Also notice any obstructions within the tank, ie, engine and generator supply pipes, and the like, as you remove the existing sender unit so that you may install the new one properly...Best wishes with your new gauges.
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Pat |
Water & Fuel Guages | ||
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Posts: 4 (09/20/03 05:42:54) |
Does anyone have any experience with Snake River's UltraGuage Ultra 8? Electronic monitoring for up to 8 tanks. West Marine carries them.
3 fresh water, 2 holding, and 2 fuel tanks. It seems this would cover them all. |
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captdaveg |
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Posts: 1 (11/06/03 16:06:23) |
sams marine has the gagues in stock. there are two different sizes. 11" and 16" I think. I just bought some for my 36' S/F. they were about $120.00 ea. ouch.
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Dick |
Re: gagues | ||
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Posts: 123 (12/28/03 11:52:16) |
Bugs Too:
Sorry, I responded to the wrong thread. This is the one you were searching for. |
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Gauges | ||
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Posts: 0 (12/28/03 18:14:09) |
If used on water tanks I believe the steel internal parts on most fuel tank senders ( napa etc. ) will rust and fail very soon
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Mike |
Snake River Ultra8 | ||
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Posts: 19 (01/16/04 14:37:57) |
I have not used the system, but have one being installed on my boat. My dealer is highly recommending the system due to its accuracy and tendancy not to foul. He did say, however, that the guage used to monitor the waste tank needs to be re-programmed about every 6 months for some reason.
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water tank senders | ||
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Posts: 0 (01/16/04 14:56:21) |
Do not use aluminum or steel senders in the water tanks. Get a new VDO from Steve and you are good to go.
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