GAGES ????? Mech. or Elec.??

[SANGER-RICH]

Im thinking I want to run Autometer Liquid filled gages, but which is best ?? mechanical or electric, If not Autometer what is the most common or best for a hydro vdrive? I was thinking the oil filled would dampen the vibrations and give me a solid reading. What do you think or use???

[STV_Keith]

I have mechanical anywhere I can. Pyro's are electromechanical, so I have no choice there. Fuel level, water temp and volts - electrical. Fuel pressure and water pressure are both mechanical, liquid filled gauges. Tach and speedo are electrical.
Mechanicals are typically 270* sweep, giving better resolution than the 90* sweep electricals.
http://www.speedcraving.com/stv/stv_repair/boat_rerig_4-9-04/images/DSCN2139.jpg

[Cole Man II]

Sanger Rich,
I switched my old oil presure and fuel presure gauges to a liquid filled type. I couldn't read the old ones while on the gas. As a back-up I have both guages connected to a old shift light, If thing go wrong it gets your attention.
Cole man.

[GofastRacer]

You can't beat Autometer, go with mechanical as much as possible!..

[Rexone]

Only mechanicals are available liquid filled. More rugged for application that encounters high vibration levels.

[Tom Brown]

I just want to mention that if you use a mechanical fuel gauge, get one of those fuel isolators so you don't have a pressurized fuel line right up to the dash.
I've never had a fuel leak from a gauge tap but I've read of several incidents and the thought of pressurized fuel close to the driver is a little scary.

[Jordy]

http://www.speedcraving.com/stv/stv_repair/boat_rerig_4-9-04/images/DSCN2139.jpg
Typical whacker guy. The boat is sitting on the trailer and the speedo is showing 75 mph... no wonder they think they're fast... :D :D :D

[STV_Keith]

Sorry, I should have taken a picture for you from Sunday...It was a bit closer to the "10". :D

[Jordy]

Sorry, I should have taken a picture for you from Sunday...It was a bit closer to the "10". :D
I think it can do it, but just not sitting on the trailer with the cover rolled forward. :D :D :D
Especially with no RPM's, a dead battery and no gas. :D

[396_WAYS_TO_SPIT]

Typical whacker guy. The boat is sitting on the trailer and the speedo is showing 75 mph... no wonder they think they're fast... :D :D :D
Now thats some funny shit jprdy :D :D
396

[Schiada76]

Autometer has the best customer service I have ever experienced.
When you install the liquid filled make sure you lay on your back under the dash pull the little plug out and pour the glycerine all over yourself. :D

[Moneypitt]

To simplfy installation I usually run electric on the dash, and mechanical back up/calibrators, mounted somewhere near or on the engine, that can be seen from the drivers seat. As far as fuel pressure, I'm with TB on that, no fuel pressure in front of the driver/passengers, Again, mounting in the rear, but visable from the drivers seat seems to work out. If you feel a fuel problem, a quick look over your shoulder will tell the pressure tale.......MP

[SANGER-RICH]

Thanks you guys have been a great help again, I was thinking of running a fuel pressure gage so Now I will mount it on the engine somewhere, thanks again :cool:

[Sleek-Jet]

Mechanicals are typically 270* sweep, giving better resolution than the 90* sweep electricals.
Full sweep electrical gauges are around, but they are spendy... :eek: :2purples:

[Cole Man II]

Sanger-Rich,
A few of us will be at Camp Far West on Sat the 23rd. Come on out, make a day of it. You can check out some of the gauge set-ups and run your boat.
Cole man.

[Morg]

Sanger-Rich,
A few of us will be at Camp Far West on Sat the 23rd. Come on out, make a day of it. You can check out some of the gauge set-ups and run your boat.
Cole man.
Check out guages, I'm ther dude.

[Cole Man II]

Check out guages, I'm ther dude.
Morgy,
I am so glad that you will be "ther". We were worried that you might be over ther, but thats better than where you wer.
Cole Man.
P.S. Get back in the garage.

[Sangster]

Ther callin' for 73 degrees & partly cloudy.....Sounds like good guage lookin' wheather to Me.... :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[SANGER-RICH]

Looks like rain Sat :frown: