[mikeski]

I have a topside tank. It has a 6 sided block with a regular gauge. Incorporated in that is the outlet with hose adapter. The cover for the gauge is fogged out.

What I would like to do is install a sending unit and gas gauge. All the sending units I found so far are for the standard round hole.

Anyone have a pointer for a unit to replace whats there? Or maybe a replacement for the foggy gauge piece?

mikeski

 

[sundrop]

Replace it with a direct read gauge, uses a float and spiral. Measure from the gas filler to the bottom of the tank ex: 9.5 inches and order the one that comes closest to your tank depth. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kelch-Fuel-...Parts_Accessories&hash=item259df7bdb1&vxp=mtr

I have also taken those apart on some tanks and cleaned them up and repainted the pointer red. Some you can some you cant take apart.

 

[mikeski]

Do you sleep Drop? Like I should ask ;-)

So, your saying to replace the current cap with screw in vent with a gas gauge like my old lawn mower. Or, pop what I have and see if I can disassemble and refurbish. That would work.

I have not found the 6 sided thing or the seal. I could cut a new one. I guess this is old school and not supported anymore? Or maybe it has a part number or mfg or someone knows the correct name for the part would help.

I would really like to install a sending unit and console gauge. I do not want to buy a new tank to do it. It's a 20gal tank. I would change to a 10gal if I upgraded to a 4 cycle. Then the problem would be solved ;-). And I could install a 10gal live well where half the tank use to be .

mikeski

I don't think I want to cut a hole in the tank to mount one. But what do I know.

 

[sundrop]

LOL I have been known to sleep. Usually when the sun is shining if I can get away with it. I reuse the seal and use Permatex silicone on the old gasket. As far as adding a sending unit that would require some "backyard" engineering and I don't think I would do that. The one I posted does in fact replace your cap just like an old lawnmower. You would be talking about adding this type sending unit and a gauge http://www.jamestowndistributors.co...ler+Electrical+Reed+Switch+Fuel+Sending+Units

http://www.jamestowndistributors.co...&familyName=Teleflex+Heavy+Duty+Series+Gauges easily $100 or more to do it all.

You should be able to run at wide open throttle and burn about 5-6 gal an hour so you aren't going to have any issues with "cutting it close"

 

[Neilslure]

You may be able to replace that part of the tank if you contact the manufacturer.

 

[satguy]

This looks like what you have. http://www.boatersplus.com/moeller-withdrawl-assembly-for-12-high.html

 

[sundrop]

Hey!! thanks Satguy, I didn't even know you could get those parts!! I have 2 tanks I will be fixing now..

This looks like what you have. http://www.boatersplus.com/moeller-withdrawl-assembly-for-12-high.html

 

[mikeski]

Thnks satguy, that's the item I was looking for. I knew I was not using the right word(s)

Now, to figure out what I have.

mikeski