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_...s/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_...s/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...

[STV_Keith]

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

[Jordy]

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

[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...
Now thats some funny shit jprdy
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