Classic AquaSport

Aquasport Mechanicals - things that need a wrench, screwdriver or multimeter => Fuel tanks and anything about fuel systems => Topic started by: skinnywater on November 03, 2005, 08:58:06 AM

Title: FUEL GAUGE SENDER
Post by: skinnywater on November 03, 2005, 08:58:06 AM

Hello All,

I have an 19'6" open fisherman from 1978. Does anyone out there have an idea about the type of fuel sender these boats would take or where to find one? I know that they changed the type of fuell gauge senders after 1980.

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Post by: Radioshop on November 03, 2005, 09:39:03 AM

Do you actually have gauge mounted on your pannel or, is there a clear inspection plate in the floor you look through and see the gauge?

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Post by: Anonymous on November 03, 2005, 01:33:45 PM

I have an inspection plate on the floor to look in to see the guage, but the gauge is broken. I need to find either find a replacement for the gauge or find a sender I can install. I cannot stand not knowing how much gas I have less; this is accident waiting to happen. I would appreciate any help

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Post by: Radioshop on November 03, 2005, 03:27:48 PM

This is what you want (see link).  It's a mechanical fuel gauge made by Tempo.  They make a few different size for various tank depths.  I'd take the old one out and use it as a size guide.  Since it's mechanical, basically a float hitched up to a gear, hitched up to a pointer on a rod, you might be able to fix it relatively easily.  If not, you're looking at $72.99 from BOATUS.  

http://www.boatus-store.com/webapp/wcs/ ... ductId=176 (http://www.boatus-store.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=20002&langId=-1&catalogId=20002&productId=176)

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Post by: Anonymous on November 03, 2005, 07:14:36 PM

Awesome, thank you so much!!

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Post by: skinnywater on December 01, 2005, 04:13:33 PM

In case this will benefit anyone; on ebay this guy has been selling the electronic recievers that retrofit the old tempo mechanical gas gauges. I ended up only paying $20.00 (including shipping). I thought that was awesome considering they retail for $50 at most places I saw Online.

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Post by: Tailgunner on December 02, 2005, 07:35:25 AM

I replaced my elec sender with a mechanical last year and then added an inspection deck plate. Couldn't be happier. My tank was 7" deep. My total cost was around $100.

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Post by: skinnywater on December 02, 2005, 11:27:34 AM

I have an inspection plate on my boat which makes double checking the fuel levels convenient. However, the nice thing about this sender is that it still allows you to keep the mechanical gauge while incorporating in an electronic one.

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Post by: Fishhead on December 06, 2005, 09:32:00 PM

I love the gauge under the clear ins. cover. Less things to go wrong,and very accurate.Simpler the better..

Title: Sender not a good idea
Post by: sandbarbilly on February 17, 2006, 09:19:51 AM

I have no gauge of anykind on my dual tank '71. My gas fills are on top of the console. One on each side of the steering wheel. The fill pipes are pretty much vertical, so I use a long stick to check my fuel level. As manual as it gets and it never lies. I thought about putting in an after market universal sender which would work fine on my tank (as long as the standard mounting hole is there). The problem with that is, I read as soon as you put that small electrical current through the tanks you create  an environment for tank corrosion. Saltwater and electricity don't mix.